Land Acquisition Specialist

Role: Land Acquisition Specialist - Solar & BESSLocation: Remote, with travel to sites in the NorthSalary: £50,000 - £70,000 (Up to £80,000 OTE in year 1)About the companyMDE Group UK are partnered with a leading developer who are at the forefront of solar farms and battery-based energy storage systems, with ambitious growth plans in other cutting-edge technologies. They are seeking a Land Acquisition Specialist to support their growing team. The ideal candidate will be proactive and positive, with excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to use their initiative. The role requires a strong focus on sales, with significant cold calling and relationship-building efforts to secure agreements with farmers and landowners. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a growing business that invests in their people with training, career development plans and much more.Why You’ll Love Working With Them:Top-Tier Compensation: Enjoy a market-leading remuneration package that reflects expertise and performance.Exceptional Bonuses: Benefit from a lucrative bonus structure tied to contributions and achievements.Health and Wellness: Gain access to a generous private healthcare scheme.Collaborative Team: Work with a small, high-performing team in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, leveraging decades of combined experience in development, renewables, electrical, and commercial fields.Your Role:Establish and nurture strong connections with farmers and landowners, addressing their concerns and requirements.Initiate contact and outreach efforts to prospective landowners to discover opportunities for solar and battery energy projects.Effectively communicate the advantages of leasing land for solar and battery energy projects to potential landowners.Negotiate lease agreements to ensure beneficial outcomes for both parties.Perform site evaluations and conduct thorough due diligence, considering environmental and zoning regulations.Candidate Requirements:Demonstrated background in sales, land acquisition, real estate, or farming.Understanding of farming practices and the agricultural sector.Strong skills in cold calling and sales, with a persuasive and confident communication approach.Outstanding negotiation and relationship-building abilities.Experience in reviewing and comprehending mapping or GIS data.Desirable:Understanding of farming or agriculturePrevious experience in solar and battery or other renewable energy projectsmarketing and copy writing experienceCRM reportingIf this role looks like it could be a good match, then submit your CV or drop me an email at ##### note that unfortunately we can not consider candidate who require sponsorship for this role. Please only apply if you have the full, unrestricted right to work in the UK.