We are currently seeking a Sales Manager Commercial Batteries who will join our Power Electronics Sales team in EMEA, reporting to the Sales Director in Munich (Germany).

You will join an international and talented team which is ​starting up the commercial activities for our ​battery storage products in the ​region. 

In this ​role, you will be responsible for initial Business Development and Sales of CSI Batteries in the commercial segment within the EMEA region.  Key focus will be to stay in close contact with commercial battery customers that are active in distribution as well as project development for commercial batteries. The Sales Manager is responsible to deliver the revenue for a previously define sales target based on the actual market conditions in EMEA countries. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the Business Development tasks for commercial battery products in EMEA for opening the market for newly developed CSI Battery products resulting in a potential sales pipeline
• Sales of commercial battery product to predefined customers within set targets
• Negotiate larger framework agreements with key distribution customers
• Regular presence at trade fairs and customer-related events
• Develop a solid knowledge of own and competitor Power Electronics product portfolios 
• Create and keep a strong collaboration with the Power Electronics Business Development Team and the Technical Service Team 
• Market monitoring, ability to make reliable forecasts
• Oversee the market dynamics for storage systems and the correlated political environment in designated market segments.
• Be an interface to order processing regarding supply, delivery, and payments

• Proactive attitude, pragmatic mind set and possessing a sense of urgency
• Result driven and hands on work approach
• Proactivity with high reliability
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to comfortably interact with people at all levels of the organization, including executive management in an international environment

• Fluent in English
• Other languages is a plus

• The preferred location is Germany, with regular visits to our main office in Munich
• Other possible location is Spain 

• Deep technical background of Power Electronic Products (Inverters and of energy storage solutions)
• Engineering studies preferred, alternatively business administration
• WELL CONNECTED in the field of solar business with at least 3-5 years working experience
• Experience with value selling and designing an account penetration strategy/plan
• Familiar with the pursuing interests of the players in the different solar sectors
• High proficiency of MS Office applications and Sales Force.com
• Willingness to travel (appr. 25%)

• The atmosphere: A modern work environment, brimming with positive energy, healthy growth, and diverse teams
• Additional benefits: Attractive salary package, including company benefits such as jobrad, subsidies for childcare and more 
• Balance: Hybrid work (working from home/at the office), flexible hours, and 28 days of vacation, as well as days off for special occasions 
• Prospects: Individual professional development programs, training, and workshops 
• Opportunities to influence the way we work: The freedom to contribute your own ideas and play a key role in shaping the future of our company 
• Sustainability: Efforts include our zero waste office program, systematic recycling, bee keeping, planting trees and regular beach clean-ups
• Our rationale: Solar energy as a sustainable energy source, enabling the world to switch to clean, renewable energy

Let’s make a difference together - Apply now! 
 
Questions? Our HR team is here for you: 
careers-europe@csisolar.com. 
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