Sales Manager Home Energy Storage Solutions

Permanent employee, Full-time · Germany

ABOUT US
As Germany accelerates its energy transition, residential battery storage is the critical missing piece—maximizing solar self-consumption, reducing grid dependence, and empowering homeowners with clean energy autonomy. At the center of this shift is the need for strong, sales-driven professionals who can turn opportunity into action. 

We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager with a proven ability to sell, a strong personal network, and a passion for delivering customer excellence. If you have the drive to grow business, close high-impact deals, and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced renewable energy sector—this is your opportunity to lead the charge. 
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Sell Relentlessly
    Own the full sales cycle—from prospecting to closing. You are expected to generate, manage, and close opportunities independently.
  • Leverage Your Network
    Bring and expand your own strong portfolio of installer and distribution network and relationships to accelerate our market reach and sales velocity.
  • Champion Customer Excellence
    Place the customer at the center of everything. Understand their needs, deliver outstanding service, and build long-term trust and loyalty.
  • Drive Revenue Growth
    Develop and execute strategic sales plans to consistently exceed revenue targets. Prioritize high-impact accounts and deliver results.
  • Position with Authority
    Confidently communicate the value proposition of our storage solutions, technically and commercially. Differentiate us clearly from competitors.
  • Collaborate Internally
    Partner closely with internal teams—including marketing, operations, product, and executive leadership—to deliver an aligned, best-in-class customer experience.
  • Represent Canadian Solar
    Act as the face of the company at industry events, trade fairs, and customer engagements. Build brand awareness and new business opportunities.
COMPETENCIES
  • Proactive, results-driven with a pragmatic mindset and strong sense of urgency.
  • Hands-on approach, down-to-earth mentality, and ability to work autonomously under pressure.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels, including executive management in an international environment.
LANGUAGES
  • German and English
LOCATION
  • Germanywide
Your backpack is filled with
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in B2B sales in solar, energy storage, or cleantech
  • A robust personal network of EPCs, installers, and partners ready to engage
  • Strong sales track record, with clear evidence of independently closing complex, high-value deals
  • Deep technical knowledge of residential battery storage systems (string inverter experience is a plus)
  • Fluency in German and English, with strong presentation and negotiation skills
  • Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
  • Entrepreneurial, hands-on mindset with a passion for customer success
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage across all organizational levels
  • Strong team player with a focus on internal collaboration to ensure alignment and efficiency across departments
WHAT WE OFFER
  • 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
About us
Canadian Solar – Our solar energy products define us as innovators who are helping to shape one of the most fascinating industries in the world. We are proud to be making a vital contribution to fighting climate change and building a more sustainable future for all of us as a result of our work. What is it that helps us do this? An international work environment with plenty of opportunity for collaboration, advancement, diversity, and flat hierarchies. All these factors lay the foundation for a company culture that is both open-minded and appreciative, inspiring and motivating more than 18.500 talented individuals to excel. Become part of the team and help us shape the energy of the future. 
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