Pre-Sales Manager (Utility & C&I, PV/BESS)

SOFAR; Baden-Württemberg; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SOFAR is seeking an experienced professional to join our fast-growing, diverse team focused on Smart Energy solutions. The role involves pre-sales support, technical proposals, and coordination with EPCs and utility clients across Germany, with a strong emphasis on English and German communication.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in PV/BESS, knowledge of German grid codes, MV systems, and hands-on engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or above in electric power, electronics, or automation.
• More than 5 years experience in photovoltaic industry.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Experience with EPCs, developers, or utility clients.
• Knowledge of German grid codes (VDE-AR-N 4110/4120) and MV systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical pre-sales support for PV and BESS projects.
• Develop technical proposals, system solutions, and quotations.
• Support grid connection and MV station design.
• Conduct plant layout, feasibility studies, and yield analysis.
• Act as technical interface with EPCs, developers, and utility clients.
• Collaborate with HQ teams (R&D, supply chain, engineering).
• Support project handover to execution team, including risk assessment and documentation.

Skills

Solar PV & BESS pre-sales

Engineering experience

Education

Bachelor degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Looking for an experienced and energetic professional interested in joining a fast-growing and diverse team aimed at providing better Smart Energy solutions to our customers. The individual should be self-driving, responsible, a quick learner and a problem solver. If you are this unique individual, we’d love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical pre-sales support for PV and BESS projects (Utility & C&I)
• Develop technical proposals, system solutions, and quotations
• Support grid connection and MV station design (incl. compliance with German standards)
• Conduct plant layout design, feasibility studies, and yield analysis
• Act as technical interface with EPCs, developers, and utility clients
• Collaborate with HQ teams (R&D, supply chain, engineering)
• Support project handover to execution team, including risk assessment and documentation

Requirements

• Solid experience in solar PV and/or energy storage (BESS) pre-sales or engineering
• Strong understanding of:
• Familiar with German grid codes and standards (e.g. VDE-AR-N 4110/4120)
• Knowledge of MV systems (switchgear, transformers, protection) is a plus
• Experience working with EPCs, developers, or utility clients
• Strong communication skills in a technical environment
• Fluent in English and German

We are looking for:

• Bachelor degree or above, major in electric power/electronics/electrical/automation;
• More than 5 years experience in photovoltaic industry
• Fluent in English and German
• Familiar with photovoltaic products, familiar with product principles and solutions
• Able to independently complete business research, market analysis, and organize project implementation;
• Customer-oriented, with excellent communication skills