European Sales Director (Country Manager) - Energy Storage Solutions

CLOU GLOBAL; Paris; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CLOU GLOBAL in Paris is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to identify and develop new opportunities in the energy storage sector across the French market. You will build and sustain a broad network with project developers, IPPs, utilities, EPC contractors and investors.

You will oversee the full customer lifecycle from lead generation to contract negotiation and after‑sales support, and you will formulate regional plans to hit sales targets and profitability, drawing on 5+ years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above required.
• 5+ years in technical sales or BD in energy storage/EPC.
• Hands-on with utility-scale BESS equipment and related power systems.
• Deep knowledge of the French market in solar PV, wind, energy storage and C&I.
• Fluent French for daily business communication.

Responsabilités

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the energy storage sector centered on the French market.
• Build and sustain a comprehensive business network covering project developers, IPPs, utility companies, EPC contractors, investors and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee the full customer lifecycle management, including lead generation, referral development, relationship cultivation, contract negotiation and end-to-end customer support services.
• Formulate regional strategic plans to hit sales and strategic targets, and improve the overall profitability of the company.

Connaissances

Fluent French

Energy storage domain knowledge

Relationship building

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or above

Description du poste

Job Responsibilities

1. Identify and develop new business opportunities in the energy storage sector centered on the French market.
2. Build and sustain a comprehensive business network covering project developers, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), utility companies, EPC contractors, investors and other key stakeholders.
3. Oversee the full customer lifecycle management, including lead generation, referral development, relationship cultivation, contract negotiation and end-to-end customer support services.
4. Formulate regional strategic plans to hit sales and strategic targets, and improve the overall profitability of the company.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree or above.
2. A minimum of 5 years of technical sales or business development experience within the energy storage and EPC industries.
3. Hands‑on experience with utility‑scale battery energy storage systems (including integrated battery systems, inverters/converters, power supply equipment and general electrical equipment); candidates with existing client experience serving utilities and EPC firms are preferred.
4. In‑depth knowledge of the French market landscape across solar PV, wind power, utility‑scale energy storage and commercial & industrial (C&I) energy storage segments. Candidates with established stable connections with local grid authorities and relevant institutions will be given priority.
5. Fluent French for daily business communication.