Sales Manager ESS - Germany (d/f/m)

JA Solar; München; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Sales Manager for Energy Storage Systems in Germany. The successful candidate will drive sales growth and manage customer relationships, focusing on account development and market expansion. With a minimum of 2 years in the PV or ESS industry, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in German and English, this role offers a dynamic environment where you will collaborate closely with internal teams. Regular travel within Germany and occasional travel across Europe is expected.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2 years of sales experience in the PV and/or ESS industry.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Solid understanding of PV and energy storage market dynamics in Germany.
• German: C2, English: C1 proficiency.

Aufgaben

• Drive sales growth and manage customer relationships for ESS.
• Contribute to regional sales strategies for ESS in Germany.
• Actively manage existing customer accounts and develop new opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams for solution design and order execution.

Kenntnisse

Commercial and negotiation skills

Customer-centric mindset

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

Job Title
Sales Manager ESS – Germany

Position, Location, Department
Full-time | Germany | Sales CE/SW Europe

Position Summary
The Sales Manager ESS Germany is an individual contributor role responsible for driving sales growth and managing customer relationships for Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in Germany. The role focuses on account development, new customer acquisition, and market expansion, while closely collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction and successful project execution across this product line.

Reporting Line
Reports to: Regional Sales Director
No direct reports

Major Responsibilities

• Contribute to regional sales and marketing strategies for ESS in Germany
• Actively manage and grow existing customer accounts while developing new business opportunities for ESS solutions
• Own end-to-end sales activities for assigned customers, including commercial negotiations, contract discussions, and after-sales coordination
• Act as the primary commercial point of contact for customers regarding ESS offerings
• Collect and analyse market intelligence (competitors, pricing, regulations, customer needs) related to energy storage
• Support brand positioning and market presence for ESS solutions through customer engagement and industry activities
• Coordinate closely with presales, engineering, logistics, operations, and service teams to ensure accurate solution design, smooth order execution, and high customer satisfaction

Performance Indicators

• Revenue and/or order intake for ESS vs. target
• Pipeline development and conversion rate across both product lines
• New customer acquisition in ESS segments
• Customer retention and satisfaction
• Forecast accuracy and CRM data quality

Your profile

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of sales experience in the PV and/or ESS industry
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
• Solid understanding of PV and energy storage market dynamics and policies in Germany
• Existing customer network in the region is a strong advantage
• German: C2 (near native proficiency); English: C1 (professional working proficiency)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial and negotiation skills across complex technical solutions
• Customer‑centric mindset with the ability to build long‑term partnerships
• Self‑driven, accountable, and results‑oriented
• Strong communication and cross‑functional coordination skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a matrix organisation

Travel Requirement

• Regular regional travel within Germany as needed
• Occasional travel within Europe as needed

About us

JA Solar was founded in 2005. As a photovoltaic power generation solution platform we continue to advance the "One Body, Two Wings" strategy. The "One Body" refers to our main industry chain integrating silicon wafers, cells, and modules, while the "Two Wings" refer to our PV auxiliary materials and equipment industry and PV+ application scenario solutions. In 2019, JA Solar was officially listed on the A-share market (stock symbol: "JA Solar"; stock code: 002459). With continuous technological innovation, stable financial strengths, and a well‑developed global sales and service network, JA Solar has been widely recognized by domestic and international customers and has been listed in the "Fortune 500 China 500" and "Global Top 500 New Energy Enterprises" for multiple consecutive years.