Energy Storage Sales Manager

BYD Europe; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in green energy technologies seeks an Energy Storage Sales Manager to enhance sales and support customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in the energy sector, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach, with a vision to contribute to a zero-emission future.

Benefits

Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration

Scottish Widows workplace pension scheme

25 days of paid holidays plus public holidays

Department and company-wide team-building events

Qualifications

• 3 years of sales or customer account management experience in new energy.
• Familiar with project sales and grid-side energy storage.
• Strong technical discussion abilities and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with customers and convert demands into orders.
• Assist with contract negotiations and ensure timely payments.
• Support customers in resolving project and after-sales issues.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer account management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Technical discussion

Proficiency in English

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the role:

We are looking for Energy Storage Sales Managers to join our team. The role is responsible for working with Energy Storage System Development to achieve sales of Energy Storage products.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers, explore customer project planning and market demand, and convert demand into orders.
• Understand market product standards and demand trends, and promote product design improvements. Formulate and implement bidding strategies for pre-tendering, tendering, and post-tendering of projects.
• Collaborate with the commercial manager to review bidding documents.
• Assist with contract negotiations, including business terms and technical document communication.
• Work with the commercial manager to ensure timely collection of payments.
• Support customers in resolving major project and after-sales issues, aiming to improve customer satisfaction.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 3 years of sales or customer account management experience in the new energy and power system industry.
• At least 3 years of experience with project sales, especially international bidding projects. Experience in grid-side energy storage sales is preferred.
• Strong skills in technical discussions and commercial contract negotiations.
• Good understanding of Energy Storage technologies is preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is essential.
• Proactive and result-oriented approach.
• Ability to deliver high-quality customer service.
• Team player and resourceful.
• Willingness to travel within the UK frequently, with occasional international travel.
• Proficient in MS Office and other relevant computer skills.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits:

• Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration.
• Scottish Widows workplace pension scheme.
• 25 days of paid holidays plus public holidays.
• Department and company-wide team-building events.
• An exciting opportunity to lead Europe's transition to zero emissions transportation and contribute to decarbonization.

BYD UK is the UK distributor for BYD Company Ltd, a China-based global leader in green energy technologies. Our mission is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and promotes clean air. We seek talented individuals who share this vision and want to make a positive impact as part of our diverse and dynamic team.