EU Operations and Transformation Director

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement multi-product line strategies (modules, tracking systems, energy storage, and emerging businesses) aligned with corporate objectives, ensuring sales targets and market share growth.
• Oversee direct and distribution operations, optimize supply chain management, and ensure precise demand fulfillment and efficient delivery.
• Strengthen the collaboration among sales, pre-sales, and delivery teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manage and optimize functions such as technical services, logistics, project execution, and sales management to boost overall operational excellence.
• Drive process optimization and digital transformation, improving sales and operations systems to balance supply and demand while achieving annual business objectives.
• Ensure seamless collaboration between global headquarters and regional for the successful localization of global strategies.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key clients, delivering tailored, customer-centric sales solutions.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent, fostering a high-performance team and cultivating a positive organizational culture.
• Lead regional transformation initiatives, including process improvement and organizational innovation, ensuring competitive market positioning.
• Analyse European market trends and competitive dynamics, optimizing sales strategies and enhancing overall sales management capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Energy Management, or related fields.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in photovoltaics, energy storage, or renewable energy industries, including 5+ years in executive or regional management roles in Europe.
• Expertise in the production, sales, and supply chain operations of photovoltaic modules, tracking systems, and energy storage solutions, with strong market insight and strategic planning skills.
• Proven results-driven mindset, systematic thinking, and execution capabilities to effectively achieve regional objectives.
• Exceptional leadership and cross-functional coordination skills, with the ability to build and inspire high-performing teams.
• Advanced negotiation and collaboration skills to create win-win solutions in complex stakeholder environments.
• Demonstrated success in regional organizational change management, with structured methodologies for implementing transformation projects.
• Proficiency in cross-cultural communication and management, with the flexibility to travel frequently and work abroad.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in Mandarin, German, or Spanish is a plus.
  Applications without an English CV will not be considered.

We offer you

• A dynamic environment with high responsibilities and an independent working style.
• The opportunity for professional development and growth in one of the most fast-growing industries.
• An environment of open communication where all ideas and opinions are valued.
• Collaboration with an international and diverse team from all over Europe.
• Possibility for remote work.
• Qualified training and support with our buddy system.
• A detailed introduction to our product portfolio.
• Competitive salary and a great bonus structure.
• Attractive additional benefits that vary depending on the country.

About us

Trina Solar is an internationally recognized solar energy company. Our growing global presence includes regional headquarters in Switzerland, US, Japan, and China, with offices in Madrid, Munich, Milan, the UK, San Jose, Seoul, Tokyo, and Shanghai, to provide our customers with timely, reliable service.

As Trina Solar continues to expand its capacity, we are looking for talent who is passionate about solar energy. From research and development to sales and marketing to manufacturing and operations, Trina Solar looks for people who thrive in exciting, challenging, and dynamic work environments to become a part of our dedicated team of professionals and contribute daily to bringing clean, reliable, and cost-effective solar energy solutions to customers around the globe.

Join us in our mission to promote and develop solar energy as a source of clean, renewable energy for all.