Founding General Manager – Solar & Battery Solutions

Division: Solar & Battery Solutions

Industry: Solar Energy / Battery Storage / Electrical / Renewable Energy

Location: Metro Manila / Philippines

Employment: Full-Time

Reports To: Group Management / Board

ABOUT OUR GROUP

We are part of a diversified investment group based in the Philippines with established interests in advertising, real estate, and services, while also pursuing new businesses that align with the Group’s long-term objectives and strategic opportunities.

Our approach is focused on growth, sustainability, strategic investment, and building businesses with strong long-term potential. As the Group continues to explore and develop new business opportunities, we provide the necessary capital, strategic support, and resources to establish and grow promising ventures.

For these new divisions, the Founding General Manager will play a key leadership role in transforming these opportunities into successful, scalable, and sustainable businesses.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Founding General Manager to build, launch, and lead a new business division under our group.

This is not a conventional General Manager position where an existing organization, team, and customer base are handed over.

The successful candidate will be responsible for building the business from the ground up - from incorporation, permits, supplier and partner relationships, recruitment, systems, and initial sales to full commercial operations and expansion.

The company will provide the necessary capital, strategic support, and resources. We are looking for an entrepreneurial operator who brings the industry experience, relationships, technical understanding, and commercial ability required to turn that capital into a successful operating business.

Candidates must have meaningful prior experience in the relevant industry and preferably an existing network of potential customers, suppliers, contractors, technicians, or industry partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Formation & Launch

· Develop the initial business plan, operating model, pricing strategy, and go-to-market plan.

· Lead company/division setup, registrations, licenses, permits, accreditations, insurance, and other regulatory requirements.

· Identify the equipment, technology, vehicles, facilities, inventory, and initial capital requirements necessary to launch.

· Establish relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, contractors, laboratories, financing partners, and other relevant industry partners.

· Build operating procedures, quality standards, customer service standards, reporting systems, and internal controls.

Commercial Development

· Generate the company's initial customer pipeline and secure its first customers.

· Utilize existing industry relationships and networks to accelerate market entry.

· Develop B2C, B2B, institutional, property-management, commercial, and other appropriate sales channels.

· Establish partnerships and referral networks.

· Develop proposals, packages, service contracts, maintenance agreements, and recurring-revenue programs where applicable.

· Build a professional sales organization as the company grows.

· Identify opportunities for geographic expansion and additional products or services.

Operations

· Recruit and manage the initial operating team.

· Establish training, certification, safety, quality-control, and performance standards.

· Ensure jobs and projects are completed professionally, safely, efficiently, and profitably.

· Develop systems for scheduling, inventory, procurement, customer service, collections, warranty/service calls, and after-sales support.

· Monitor margins, operating expenses, productivity, customer satisfaction, and service quality.

Financial & Strategic Management

· Prepare annual budgets and business plans.

· Take responsibility for the division's revenue, profitability, cash flow, and growth.

· Establish KPIs and provide regular performance reports to Group Management.

· Recommend capital expenditures and expansion investments based on expected returns.

· Continuously improve pricing, margins, productivity, and customer acquisition.

· Build the division into a scalable and independently functioning business.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

This position is intended for an experienced industry operator, not someone looking to learn the industry for the first time.

Applicants without relevant experience in the specific industry will not be considered. Please apply only if your professional background is directly relevant to the division you are applying for.

· Significant prior experience in the relevant industry.

· Previous experience in a General Manager, Business Unit Head, Operations Head, Commercial Head, Country Manager, Founder, senior management, or similar leadership position.

· Strong understanding of how businesses in the industry actually operate.

· Experience launching, expanding, or substantially growing a business or business unit.

· Knowledge of relevant permits, licenses, regulations, certifications, and industry requirements.

· Existing relationships within the industry.

· A strong network of potential customers, corporate accounts, property managers, developers, contractors, suppliers, distributors, or strategic partners is highly preferred.

· Demonstrated ability to generate sales and develop new accounts.

· Experience recruiting and managing teams.

· Strong commercial and financial judgment.

· Ability to work independently and make practical operating decisions.

·  Entrepreneurial mindset with the discipline of a professional manager.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Within the initial stage, the Founding General Manager should be able to:

1.     Establish a clear business and operating plan.

2.     Complete the necessary registrations, licenses, permits, supplier arrangements, and operating requirements.

3.     Recruit the initial team.

4.     Establish the company's systems and operating procedures.

5.     Launch commercial operations.

6.     Acquire the first group of customers and recurring accounts.

7.     Establish a credible sales pipeline.

8.     Demonstrate attractive unit economics and a path toward profitability.

9.     Build a management structure capable of supporting continued expansion.

Long-term success will be measured by revenue growth, profitability, customer retention, operational quality, market reputation, and the ability to scale the division.

COMPENSATION

We are prepared to offer a competitive package for the right candidate, including:

·        Competitive executive-level base salary

·        Salary adjustment based on performance and business milestones

·        Performance-based bonuses

·        Business-unit growth/profitability incentives

·        Other executive benefits depending on experience and position

Exceptional candidates who successfully build and substantially grow the business will be rewarded accordingly.

DIVISION FOCUS - SOLAR & BATTERY SOLUTIONS

We are seeking a Founding General Manager with experience in solar energy, battery storage, electrical systems, renewable energy, or related industries.

Relevant experience may include residential and commercial solar installations, rooftop solar, battery energy storage systems, hybrid/off-grid systems, inverters, energy management systems, electrical contracting, renewable-energy project development, or related solutions.

The candidate should understand project development, system design, equipment procurement, installation, permitting/interconnection, project costing, warranties, maintenance, financing options, and residential/commercial customer acquisition.

IMPORTANT

We are specifically looking for builders and operators.

The company will provide the financial resources required to establish and grow the business. The Founding General Manager is expected to bring the experience, execution capability, industry network, and leadership required to build it.

Applicants should be prepared to discuss:

·        Businesses or divisions they have previously managed or helped build

·        Revenue or growth they were responsible for

·        Teams they have managed

·        Relevant licenses/certifications and industry knowledge

·        Existing supplier and industry relationships

·        Types of customers/accounts they can realistically pursue

·        Their proposed strategy for launching and growing the division

To apply: Please submit your CV together with a brief summary of your relevant industry experience and what you would bring to the establishment of this new business division.