Sales Manager (m / f / d) Spain / Portugal

KRAFTBLOCK; Santander; A distancia; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kraftblock is seeking a Sales Manager to lead efforts in Southern Europe, focusing on the transition to renewable energy. The ideal candidate should have a strong engineering background, proven sales experience, and a passion for sustainability. This role offers flexibility, growth opportunities, and a chance to make a significant impact in the cleantech sector.

Servicios

Competitive company pension plan

Individual development paths with training

Remote-friendly work model

Flat hierarchy and collaborative culture

Regular team events and supportive atmosphere

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in sales, business development, or project development in relevant industries.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; French is a plus.
• Familiarity with energy regulations and subsidy mechanisms.

Responsabilidades

• Drive inbound and outbound sales activities in Southern Europe.
• Identify and develop opportunities for thermal battery in heavy industries.
• Manage customer interactions and achieve sales targets.

Conocimientos

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Technical innovation

Sustainability

Educación

Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification

Descripción del empleo

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Did you know that industrial heat accounts for 40% of global emissions? At Kraftblock, we are revolutionizing how industries transition to renewable energy with our high-temperature thermal energy storage technology. We are now looking for a Sales Manager for Southern Europe, ideally based in Spain or Portugal, to accelerate our growth in key markets.

As a Sales Manager, you are a proactive sales professional with strong technical expertise and deep industry insight. You bring a solid engineering background and understand the challenges and requirements of large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects.

Tasks

• Drive both inbound and outbound sales activities in Southern Europe
• Act as the primary contact for customers throughout the sales cycle
• Identify and develop new opportunities for our thermal battery in industries such as energy production, oil & gas, steel, food & beverage, and other heavy industries
• Represent Kraftblock at regional industry events, conferences, and trade shows
• Lead customer interactions and design-in processes with support from our engineering team
• Understand the grid business potential for green energy solutions
• Maintain awareness of the regulatory landscape and subsidy mechanisms in your region
• Help shape our internationalization strategy in Europe, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula, France, and Italy
• Manage and achieve sales targets
• Participate in a comprehensive 6–8 week onboarding program at our headquarters in Sulzbach, Germany
• Visit our HQ regularly (at least twice a year)

Requirements

• You are a strategic thinker and natural relationship builder with a passion for technical innovation and sustainability. You bring:
• 5+ years of experience in sales, business development, or project development in industries like energy, climate tech, oil & gas, steel, food & beverage, or related heavy industries
• Strong understanding of EPC business models, industrial systems, and infrastructure projects
• An engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification (preferred but not mandatory)
• Previous exposure to renewable energy technologies and decarbonization solutions
• General understanding of electricity grids and their role in the energy transition
• Familiarity with subsidies, grant schemes, and regulatory frameworks relevant to energy and industrial sectors
• High level of initiative, accountability, and the ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
• Fluent in English and Spanish (French is a strong plus)
• Willingness to travel frequently within your region
• You are based in Spain or Portugal (mandatory)
• A permanent employment contract – we believe in long-term collaboration
• Remote-friendly work model with flexible hours – work from home, stay close to your customers
• A competitive company pension plan
• Individual development paths with training and growth opportunities
• A flat hierarchy and collaborative team culture where your ideas matter
• A role with diversity, responsibility, and high impact
• Regular team events and a supportive work atmosphere
• A fast-growing, international cleantech environment backed by leading investors

At Kraftblock, our goal is to enable the transition to renewable energy. Kraftblock has a key technology to decarbonize industry and is backed by world-class investors supporting disruptive technology startups. We seek talented, visionary people who share our passion to develop Kraftblock into the world's leading energy storage system. Join the "Top Innovator" and shape the future of the climate-friendly energy market!

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Industries - Administrative and Support Services

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