Country Manager Italy

KSTAR New Energy; Bologna; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KSTAR New Energy in Bologna, Italy, seeks a senior sales leader to drive growth in Residential ESS, C&I ESS, and EV Chargers, building and guiding the regional team.

You will develop local distribution, manage revenue and pipeline, and partner with marketing and technical teams to meet annual targets, leveraging Italian market experience and cross-border collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8 years of sales or business development experience in the Italian market.
• 3 years of team management experience.
• Experience in distributor, installer, or EPC management.
• Fluent in Italian and English; Chinese is a plus.
• Strong communication, sales, and negotiation skills; Electrical Engineering background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute local sales strategies for Residential ESS, C&I ESS, and EV Chargers.
• Develop and manage local distribution channels, build relationships with key distributors, and expand the distribution network.
• Build, lead, and manage the local team, coordinating sales, marketing and technical to support growth and improve performance.
• Manage overall sales performance, including revenue, profitability, sales pipeline, forecasting and cost effectiveness.
• Other tasks assigned by leaders.

Skills

Sales leadership

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering background

Job description

KSTAR is a leading global provider of solar inverters, energy storage systems, and EV charging solutions. Backed by over 30 years of experience, our operations span more than 100 countries and are powered by a team of over 4,300 professionals worldwide. Our dedicated team of over 700 R&D engineers drives innovation in inverter technology, data center solutions, and next-generation renewable energy systems.

We cultivate a collaborative, dynamic, and forward-thinking work environment where talented professionals can thrive and realize their potential. Join us in powering a sustainable future.

Job Description:

• Develop and execute local sales strategies for Residential ESS, C&I ESS, and EV Chargers to achieve regional sales and market share targets.
• Develop and manage local distribution channels, build strong relationships with key distributors, and continuously expand and optimize the distribution network.
• Build, lead, and manage the local team, coordinating sales, marketing and technical to support business growth and improve team performance.
• Manage overall sales performance, including revenue, profitability, sales pipeline, forecasting, and cost effectiveness, ensuring the achievement of annual business targets.
• Other tasks assigned by leaders.

Job Requirements:

• 8 years of sales or business development experience in the Italian market; experience in PV, ESS, EV Charging, or the energy industry is preferred.
• 3 years of team management experience, with good leadership and team coordination skills.
• Experience in distributor, installer, or EPC management.
• Fluent in Italian and English; Chinese is a plus.
• Strong communication, sales, and negotiation skills; background in Electrical Engineering is a plus.