MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
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 Senior 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:- Sell RelentlesslyOwn the full sales cycle—from prospecting to closing. You are expected togenerate, manage, and close opportunitiesindependently.
- Leverage Your NetworkBring and expand your ownstrong portfolio of installer anddistribution network and relationshipsto accelerate our market reach and sales velocity.
- Champion Customer ExcellencePlace the customer at the center of everything. Understand their needs, deliver outstanding service, and build long-term trust and loyalty.
- Drive Revenue GrowthDevelop and execute strategic sales plans to consistentlyexceed revenue targets. Prioritize high-impact accounts and deliver results.
- Position with AuthorityConfidently communicate thevalue propositionof our storage solutions, technically and commercially.Differentiateus clearly from competitors.
- Collaborate InternallyPartner closely with internal teams—including marketing, operations, product, and executive leadership—to deliver an aligned, best-in-class customer experience.
- Represent Canadian SolarAct 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 andstrong senseof 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
- Fluency in German and English; additional languages are a plus.
LOCATION
Your backpack is filled with
- Minimum10 years’ experiencein B2B sales in solar, energy storage, or cleantech
- Arobust personal networkof EPCs, installers, and partners ready to engage
- Strongsalestrack record, withclear evidenceof independently closing complex, high-value deals
- Deeptechnical knowledgeof residential battery storage systems (string inverter experience is a plus)
- Fluency inGerman and English, with strong presentation and negotiation skills
- Degree inEngineering, Business, or a related field
- Entrepreneurial, hands-on mindset with a passion forcustomer success
- Excellentinterpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage across all organizational levels
- Strong teamplayer with a focus oninternal collaborationto 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
CONTACT
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.