Position Summary

We are seeking a seasoned, hands-on leader to oversee the day-to-day operations of our solar business. This role is ideal for an experienced retired or semi-retired executive, ex. servicemen who brings strong leadership, operational discipline, and a passion for mentoring teams.

The General Manager will be responsible for coordinating office operations, leading the sales and project teams, ensuring successful project delivery, and driving the business toward its annual revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction goals. This is a leadership role focused on execution, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Business Leadership

- Lead the day-to-day operations of the solar business.
- Develop and execute operational plans aligned with annual business objectives.
- Monitor business performance against revenue, margin, project delivery, and customer satisfaction targets.
- Identify operational improvements to increase efficiency and profitability.
- Provide regular performance reports and recommendations to company leadership.

Sales Management

- Lead, coach, and motivate the sales team to achieve monthly and annual sales targets.
- Review sales pipeline, forecasting, and conversion performance.
- Support key customer engagements and strategic business development opportunities.
- Establish performance metrics and accountability for the sales organization.

Project & Installation Management

- Oversee the installation and project management teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Coordinate resources across engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning.




- Resolve operational challenges and customer escalations promptly.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.

Office & Operations Management

- Manage daily office operations and ensure effective coordination across departments.
- Improve operational processes, documentation, and workflow efficiency.
- Monitor resource utilization and operational costs.
- Foster collaboration and communication among all functional teams.

People Leadership

- Mentor and develop team members through coaching and performance management.
- Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning where required.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the management team.

Financial & Business Performance

- Manage operational budgets and control costs.
- Review project profitability and recommend corrective actions where needed.
- Ensure efficient utilization of company resources.
- Contribute to strategic planning and business growth initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- The successful candidate will be measured on:
- Achievement of annual revenue and profitability targets.
- Sales pipeline growth and conversion rates.
- On-time project completion.
- Project gross margin.
- Customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Installation productivity and quality.




- Operational efficiency and cost control.
- Employee engagement and retention.
- Safety performance.

Qualifications & Experience

- 15+ years of leadership experience in operations, engineering, construction, energy, or a related industry.
- Previous experience managing cross-functional teams including sales, operations, and project delivery.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen.
- Demonstrated ability to improve operational performance and build high-performing teams.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Experience in the solar or renewable energy sector is preferred; candidates from electrical contracting, EPC, construction, infrastructure, or industrial operations with transferable leadership experience will also be considered.
- Retired or semi-retired professionals seeking a meaningful leadership role are encouraged to apply.

Personal Attributes

- Calm, practical, and decisive leader.
- Hands-on, approachable, and willing to mentor others.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Results-oriented with a focus on accountability.
- High integrity and professionalism.
- Customer-focused with a commitment to quality and safety.

Reporting Relationship

- Reports to: Managing Director / CEO

Direct Reports:

- Sales Team
- Project Managers
- Installation Manager / Site Supervisors
- Operations & Administrative Staff

Employment Arrangement

We are open to full time, part-time, or flexible consulting arrangements for the right candidate. The emphasis is on experience, leadership, and the ability to drive business performance rather than long-term career progression.

📌 General Manager Solar Business Operations (Maharashtra)
🏢 Affordable Solar Energy
📍 Maharashtra