Senior Business Development Manager

Piper Maddox; Frankfurt; Remote; EUR 70.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading energy technology company is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to spearhead commercial activities across the DACH region. This pivotal role involves expanding AI-driven Energy Management Systems by establishing customer relationships and channel partnerships while supporting the clean energy transition.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in business development or enterprise SaaS.
• Knowledge of DACH energy landscape and corporate sustainability.
• Fluent in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Drive customer acquisition and revenue growth for AI-powered EMS.
• Develop tailored value propositions for various sectors.
• Navigate complex sales cycles with technical buyers.

Kenntnisse

Business development

Consultative selling

Energy market knowledge

Technical sales

Account management

Data-driven decision making

Ausbildung

Degree in Business, Engineering, Energy Systems

Jobbeschreibung

Position : Senior Business Development Manager – DACH

Location : Germany (remote / hybrid options available; proximity to major business hubs like Berlin, Munich, or Frankfurt preferred)

Employment Type : Full-time

Role Overview

An innovative energy technology company is looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to lead strategic commercial efforts across the DACH region. Focused on the expansion of AI-driven Energy Management Systems, this role is central to unlocking new markets, building lasting customer relationships, and supporting the clean energy transition with cutting-edge digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive customer acquisition and revenue growth across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland for AI-powered EMS solutions.
• Identify, engage, and convert enterprise and mid-market prospects across sectors including manufacturing, logistics, real estate, and energy-intensive industries.
• Navigate complex sales cycles involving technical buyers, sustainability leaders, and executive stakeholders.
• Develop tailored value propositions grounded in energy cost reduction, emissions tracking, and system automation.
• Establish channel partnerships and strategic alliances to accelerate regional growth.
• Represent the company at industry events, roundtables, and customer engagements throughout the DACH region.
• Provide feedback to product and engineering teams to inform roadmap development based on regional market insights.
• Maintain detailed oversight of pipeline, forecasting, and CRM discipline to support scalable growth.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in business development, solution sales, or enterprise SaaS — ideally in energy, cleantech, or smart infrastructure.
• Knowledge of the DACH energy landscape, including grid regulation, ESG priorities, and corporate sustainability trends.
• Prior experience with EMS platforms, energy analytics, or automation solutions is highly valuable.
• Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to translate technical offerings into ROI-driven business cases.
• Familiarity with AI-powered or data-driven products in either the software or energy domains.
• Self-starter with a track record of independently growing accounts and building new commercial relationships.
• Comfortable engaging in both strategic discussions and hands-on execution.
• Native-level German and fluent English required; other regional languages a plus.
• Degree in Business, Engineering, Energy Systems, or related fields.