Sales Administrator - (Paris or Manchester)
About WPO
The WPO Group is an independent European platform of renewable energy expert-services. Our clients are asset owners, investors, lenders and insurers. By providing asset management services on 6.4GW of wind and solar sites with a capital value of €6bn generating €750m of electricity sales annually, WPO is the market leader in France, UK, Ireland and Sweden. Our integrated service offering also includes technical due-diligence, asset inspections, testing and insurance brokerage. WPO currently operates across 13 European countries through 34 offices or service points
Sales Administration
• Improve, standardise and automate business management tools; including contracts and invoicing databases
• Supervise sales administration, ensuring shared information is always up to date (from contract signing to invoicing)
• Assist with developing customer relationships in order to increase the value of WPO’s services to its customers and build a loyal network on the long term
Marketing & communication
• Assist with the collection, processing and presentation of sales and marketing information
• Support SBD team in identifying technical and commercial opportunities to increase the content and quality of WPO's service offering;
Coordination & Reporting
• Set up and feed sales databases, dashboards and other CRM tools
• Coordinate with internal services (Finance) to provide periodic reporting on sales
Management of the contact database and mapping of the ecosystem
• Process and feed all the data relating to WPO’s renewable industry ecosystem.
• Propose improvements
Support with sales proposals and tenders
• Support the sales team in the preparation of commercial proposals adapted to the customer's specifications, identify the cost corresponding to the services and ensure the follow-up of current proposals.
In this context, the Sales Administrator will participate in the optimisation of commercial offers, with the aim to automate proposals according to the different types of services (due diligence, technical site inspection, management of operation of wind/solar/battery-storage assets) - in order to make the tendering/contracting process as efficient as possible.
Required Skills
• Minimum 2 years' administrative experience
• Fluent in French/English
• Mastery of IT tools (SAP/Sage software, CRM, spreadsheets)
• A strong level in Excel and Access will be a great plus
• Rigor, organisation, analytical mind and sense of priority
• Interest in the technical-commercial function
• Interest in renewable energies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relationships
• Sense of customer and compromise
• Ability to evolve in a dynamic and changing commercial environment
Contracts Manager
About WPO
The WPO Group is an independent European platform of renewable energy expert-services.
WPO currently operates across 13 countries through 34 offices or service points.
Our clients are asset owners, investors, lenders and insurers.
By providing asset management services on over 6 GW of wind and solar sites with a capital value of €8bn generating €1.2bn of electricity sales annually, WPO is a market leader in Finland, France, Ireland, Spain, Sweden, and in the UK.
Our integrated service offering also includes technical due-diligence, asset inspections, testing and insurance brokerage.
The Role
The Contracts Manager will be responsible for executing WPO’s business development strategy and maximising sales. The candidate will work together with the Group Sales and Business Development (SBD) Director and the SBD team in order to maximise commercial opportunities and proactively contribute to the profitability of the business.
The role includes management of the entire commercial sales process from commercial lead generation, preparation/negotiation of tender documents and contracts through to contract execution and revenue collection.
Maintaining strong and productive relationships with clients and stakeholders in WPO’s global ecosystem will also be a key aspect of this role.
Job Description
CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT
• Prepare, negotiate and issue commercial contracts ensuring all contract agreements are appropriately structured and agreed with clients, subcontractors and the WPO service delivery team to ensure all technical, commercial and legal obligations can be complied with in accordance with the agreed price and work-scope parameters
• Identify commercial risks/issues and suggest alternatives leading to the best practical solution
• Ensure that all key counter-party contract obligations are properly flagged to WPO’s operational, sales and administration teams
• Create and manage contract WPO’s contract templates library and contract dataroom (including
heads of terms proposals, confidentiality agreements, contracts, amendments, notices, etc.)
SALES MANAGEMENT
• Understand WPO’s wide range of services
• Liaise with prospective clients to interpret requirements and meet needs, maintaining a professional and close relationship with all clients/stakeholders
• Develop client relationships to maximise repeat business opportunities
• Prepare and submit commercial proposals and contracts to prospective clients
• Support and deputise for the SBD Director or CEO on commercial matters where required
• Improve the sales process and market data.
• Ensure consistent application of policies/processes within the sales & business development team
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION
• Contribute to ensuring WPO is appropriately marketed to our existing and potential clients/stakeholders;
• Assist with the development of appropriate marketing tools and communications
• Attend industry events and commercial client meetings
Skills Required
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
• Significant proven ability of creating, issuing and managing commercial contracts ensuring commercial liabilities are protected
• Working knowledge and understanding of the renewable energy sector
• Significant experience in assisting sales, business development and client management
PERSONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
• Excellent professional (or native) English – Spanish, French German as a plus.
• Possesses excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to influence and negotiate
• Enjoys working in an international environment
• Able to work effectively and flexibly within a small team
• Accustomed to working effectively in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing workloads and priorities, where high standards are not compromised under pressure
• Solutions based, motivated to achieve the highest standards of performance and client support
• Ability to work stand-alone while a positive contributor to the wider team
• Highly numerate with a strong attention to detail and excellent planning & organising skills
• Computer literate with well-developed IT skills across the Microsoft suite
Education and Qualification
• Working knowledge of sales and legal techniques; marketing as a plus
• Ideally a primary degree in engineering or technical discipline followed by a commercial or contract or legal qualification
Place of Work & Package
• Contract type : permanent, full-time
• Base location : in any of WPO's head offices across Europe - Teleworking (part time or full time) possible
• Attractive Package
Stage Ingénieur d’Exploitation (H/F) – Région de Nantes
WPO
La société WPO recrute dans la région de Nantes un(e) stagiaire Ingénieur d'Exploitation dont la mission principale est d'assister l'équipe d'ingénieurs qui gèrent et contrôlent l’exploitation technique des sociétés de production d’énergies renouvelables (éolienne/solaire) placées en régie chez WPO, en étroite collaboration avec les Chargés d’Exploitation présents en région.
Le/la stagiaire ingénieur interviendra sur les différents cycles du reporting éolien/solaire à destination des clients. Il/elle sera pleinement intégré(e) à l'équipe qui supervise les parcs éoliens et les centrales solaires:
- Superviser les parcs éoliens multi-constructeurs (Nordex, Enercon, Siemens Gamesa, Senvion, Vestas) et les centrales photovoltaïques
- Suivre la relation contractuelle avec les différents interlocuteurs (Enedis, prestataires de maintenance, etc.)
- Respecter et faire appliquer les lois et réglementations en vigueur relatives à l’exploitation des sites, en particulier en termes d’Hygiène, Santé, Sécurité et Environnement, en collaboration avec le Chargé d’Exploitation en région
- Participer à l’élaboration et validation des rapports techniques mensuels
- Piloter les sujets techniques du portefeuille (éventuels dysfonctionnements, sous-performances, bris, dégâts, etc. affectant les équipements et leur infrastructure; rechercher et expliquer les causes, proposer des solutions d’amélioration, et, le cas échéant, piloter leur mise en œuvre).
- Organiser, conduire et/ou participer aux réunions avec les clients et les prestataires intervenant sur les sites
- Procéder à une veille technologique régulière, actualisation et amélioration des méthodes et procédures
- S’assurer de la bonne réalisation des missions de l'entreprise selon les prescriptions des contrats signés par les clients.
Profil
Bac+5, école d’Ingénieur
.Intérêt pour les énergies renouvelables
.Maîtrise des outils informatiques
.Qualité rédactionnelle en français et anglais
.Organisation et réactivité afin de coordonner les actions avec les différents services et intervenants
.Excellente communication et relations interpersonnelles.
Le personnel WPO évolue au rythme de sa croissance, dans un environnement à taille humaine, convivial et particulièrement flexible, proposant des missions à forte valeur ajoutée. Chacun a la possibilité de valoriser et développer ses compétences qui s'alimentent au contact d'une équipe passionnée et motivée pour contribuer au développement des énergies renouvelables
Chargé.e d’Exploitation (Site Manager) - Région de Nantes/Rennes ou Reims
WPO
La mission principale du Site Manager est de participer à l’exploitation technique des sociétés et sites de production d’énergies renouvelables placées en régie chez la Société WPO.
Le Site Manager se verra principalement attribuer les tâches suivantes :
• Superviser de manière régulière et assidue la performance des actifs qui lui sont affectés, afin de maximiser leur production et leur durée de vie
• Reporter les informations d’exploitation des interlocuteurs techniques dans les systèmes et outils informatiques en place, et gérer leurs archivages
• Conduire et/ou participer aux inspections de sites
• Analyser et traiter les alarmes du système de supervision
• Piloter des interventions et coordonner les différents sous-traitants sur site en fonction des directives et consignes HSEQ
• Promouvoir et être garant de l’application du règlement et des procédures de la Société WPO et notamment des règles d’Hygiène, Santé, Sécurité & Environnement prescrites par les clients et à minima par la Société WPO ;
• Identifier les éventuels dysfonctionnements, sous-performances, bris, dégâts, etc. affectant les équipements et leur infrastructure ; rechercher et expliquer les causes ; proposer des solutions d’amélioration
• Calculer des indicateurs techniques, participer à la rédaction des livrables (notamment les rapports mensuels), produire des notes techniques à destination de clients, mainteneurs, gestionnaires de réseaux…
• Rechercher des prestataires, faire établir des propositions techniques, les comparer
• Gérer les relations avec les sociétés de maintenance, les équipementiers, les gestionnaires de réseaux et les fournisseurs techniques, dans l’intérêt durable des clients
• Suivre la relation contractuelle avec les différents interlocuteurs (Enedis, prestataires de maintenance, etc.)
• Gérer les relations locales avec les parties-prenantes locales, notamment les propriétaires fonciers et les exploitants agricoles des sites de production.
• S’assurer de la bonne réalisation des missions de l'entreprise selon les prescriptions des contrats signés par les clients
• Tenir à jour le planning annuel des maintenances, des inspections réglementaires, etc.
• Déclarer les sinistres auprès des assurances et en assurer le suivi
Il.elle sera impliqué au quotidien dans l’analyse et le reporting des parcs éoliens. A ce titre, il.elle participera à l’analyse de données, l’identification des comportements anormaux et la recherche de solutions techniques.
Dans le cadre des inspections des sites de production, des déplacements locaux sont à prévoir.
Profil
BAC+2/3 de type formation supérieure technique (BTS, DUT, Licence Pro) à dominante informatique, industrielle ou électrique/électrotechnique (type DUT informatique industrielle/Réseaux & Télécommunications / Génie Electrique / Génie Thermique et Energie, etc.).
Poste en télétravail dans la région de Nantes/Rennes ou Reims.
EXPERIENCE
Une première expérience sur des problématiques similaires est nécessaire.
COMPETENCES REQUISES
-Aisance avec l’outil informatique (Word et Excel)
-Bon niveau de français et d’anglais (écrit et oral)
-De bonnes qualités relationnelles pour le travail en équipe et les relations humaines
-Collecte d'informations rigoureuse et sens du reporting
-Autonomie.
Operational Controller - Manchester or Ireland
WPO
The WPO Group is an independent European platform of renewable energy expert-services. Our clients are asset owners, investors, lenders and insurers. By providing asset management services on 6.4GW of wind and solar sites with a capital value of €6bn generating €750m of electricity sales annually, WPO is the market leader in France, UK, Ireland and Sweden. Our integrated service offering also includes technical due-diligence, asset inspections, testing and insurance brokerage. WPO currently operates across 13 European countries through 34 offices or service points.
This is an great opportunity to join a dynamic company, learning about the operation from the ground up. Working on a five-week rota, operating over a 24-hour shift pattern, this department is the first point contact that many people will have with WPO as you will allow contractor personnel access to and from wind farm sites. Additionally, the team are responsible for controlling, monitoring and maintaining records of access to and from sites thereby minimising the risk of accident, injury
or illness by operating in accordance with Wind Turbine Safety Rules.
The Person
To apply, you must be IT literate and have excellent communication skills as the role is the first point of contact within WPO. Additionally you must be interested in renewables and be keen to learn. Candidates with a knowledge of wind energy would be at a distinct advantage, however full on the job training will be provided. Finally, it is essential that applicants must be comfortable with working nights and weekends as this is part of the shift arrangement.
Profil
• Operation and continual development of the Operational Control Systems
• Transfer of Control of the Wind Turbine Generator Plant and/or LV Apparatus
• Ensure that only Competent Persons are approved and permitted for working on theWind Farm
• Ensure that required H&S documentation is in place and recorded by OC for all on site work prior to commencement
• Act as Emergency contact on all Operational sites in the event of an Emergency
• Control work orders for routine and non-routine turbine work
• Assist the H&S Department to ensure that training records and medical records are up to date
• Assist the H&S Department in the organisation and compilation of site safety documentation
• Using the different Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) SCADA’s to monitor WPO managed assets across Ireland, UK and Europe
• Liaise with the various OEM’s, Distribution Network Operator’s and communication providers to ensure efficient operation of these assets
Skills & Experience Required
IT literate (confidence with basic functions in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word)
• Customer Service experience, ideally gained from a telephone-based role
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) - Fluent English
• Health and Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH Managing Safely) or experience would be advantageous
• Willingness to work shift work/non routine hours including weekends
• Shift working, including weekends, will be involved as the cover is required 24hrs per day every day
FINANCE ASSISTANT - Manchester
WPO
We have an exciting opportunity to join our talented finance team based in Bramhall, near Stockport. The WPO Group is a privately owned provider of expert services including technical and commercial asset management services to our renewable energy clients. Our finance team
provide financial reporting and administrative services to our external portfolio of client windfarm and solar sites.
We are now looking for a part time (equivalent to 22.5 hours pw) Finance Assistant to join our team, please state on your application which days/hours you would like to work.
The role
Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant, this role will provide administrative and financial support to WPO’s clients to ensure financial transactions are recorded and processed correctly. The role will assist with the accounting on a number of entities; processing sales and purchase
ledgers, managing bank accounts, general ledger posting and liaising with suppliers and third parties. For the right candidate there will be opportunities to be involved in other areas of finance as the role develops.
The person
To apply, you must have at least 2 years’ experience as a Finance Assistant or similar role, specifically with experience of processing financial data. With excellent attention to detail you will also have strong IT skills, particularly Excel.
Benefits
This role attracts a salary of approximately £25,000 (Full Time Equivalent) depending upon experience,
• 2x Life Assurance
• BUPA private healthcare
• 5% employer contributory pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) pro rata
• On site parking
• Childcare vouchers
• Hybrid working (2 days max per week in the office)
• Flexible working (please detail on your application which days/hours you are interested in)
Key tasks/ duties
Process purchase invoices ensuring internal/external sign-off
• Upload payments to electronic banking systems for payment
• Process bank postings
• File, document and process of incoming and outgoing communications
• Ensure that all transactional/source documentation has been properly captured, recorded, coded and processed in accordance with WPO procedures and best practice
• Assistance with the preparation of periodic VAT returns for review by a senior
• Sales invoicing
• Assistance on a variety of tasks where required (e.g. monthly management accounts, annual budgets, preparation of period end journals)
Person Specification and Experience
• Several years’ all-round bookkeeping/accounting essential, preferably with an SME
• Experience of working in a busy, deadline driven environment and able to manage own workload/multiple tasks whilst being adaptable to changing priorities
• Great attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Familiar with online accounting systems, preferably Quickbooks, Sage and/or Xero