Sales Manager

Ampowr; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampowr in the Netherlands is seeking an ambitious Sales Manager to own the vertical go-to-market for battery energy storage systems. You will identify opportunities, build a strong pipeline, and close deals with utilities, developers, and industrial customers.

You will collaborate with Marketing, R&D, and Proposals teams to translate customer needs into compelling storage solutions, negotiate terms, and drive sustainable growth while traveling as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years B2B energy sector sales experience.
• Fluent in English and Dutch; strong communication/negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own a vertical go-to-market strategy.
• Prospect, engage and build a healthy pipeline; update CRM daily.
• Tailor solutions to meet client energy storage needs.
• Collaborate with Proposals and Solutions Engineering teams.
• Deliver on monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.
• Cultivate strong client relationships and understand challenges.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activity.
• Provide market feedback to leadership for strategic decisions.
• Ensure information flow from offer to project rollout with PM/Asset teams; travel as required.

Skills

B2B energy sales

English & Dutch

Communication & negotiation

Travel flexibility

Startup environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management/Engineering

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Ampowr's business in Europe is growing at a steep speed and we're happy to welcome new people to join the rockship! We are actively looking for an ambitious Sales Manager that can identify and capitalize on the enormous opportunities brought by Energy Storage Solutions in a dedicated vertical. This role will own relationships, lead pipeline building, and close deals within their vertical.

You will be responsible for developing and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders in the industry, understanding client needs and presenting the advantages of our innovative battery storage solutions aligning them with their energy and sustainability goals.

You will be working closely with a committed Sales team, featured by a healthy mix of innovation and work closely with the Marketing and R&D team.

To be successful in this role, you are expected to:

• Develop and own a vertical-specific go-to-market strategy.
• Prospect, engage and convert clients across the vertical, maintain a healthy pipeline and update CRM daily.
• Work closely with clients to tailor solutions that meet their specific energy storage needs and contribute to their sustainability objectives.
• Collaborate with the Proposals and Solutions Engineering teams to understand the technical aspects of our battery storage solutions and effectively communicate these to clients.
• Deliver on monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their unique requirements and challenges.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities to identify new opportunities and potential challenges.
• Provide regular market feedback to the leadership team for continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.
• Ensure the right information flow from offer to roll-out of the projects including the customer needs for After Sales care, and closely collaborate with Project Management and Asset Management teams.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ year-experience in B2B within the energy sector (specialisation in battery storage or renewable energy is preferred).
• Familiarity with energy systems, sustainability, or smart infrastructure. Market-specific technical or industry knowledge is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in English and Dutch languages.
• Strong understanding of energy markets, regulations and trends in the Netherlands.
• Passion and eagerness to explore the opportunities of BESS in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Flexibility and passion to work in a dynamic start-up environment striving for sustainability.
• Willingness to travel as required.

What do we offer?

• Grow as we grow: Commission scheme to complement your competitive base salary;
• Benefits allowance to support any extra costs related to your employment;
• 70% Company contribution on pensionable salary;
• Company lease vehicle;
• Macbook and iPhone provided by the company;
• Up to 35 paid holidays per year (on full-time basis);
• A dynamic and inspiring environment, in which we give you every opportunity to challenge and prove yourself by executing your ideas.
• Work for an international company with a fun team. We have an open culture and ‘flat’ organisation model where we all work together towards the same goal.
• The space to come up with your own ideas and implement them.

At Ampowr, our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to succeed. We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive hiring process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.