Sales Manager

Ampowr BV; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission scheme

Benefits allowance

Pension contribution 70%

Company lease vehicle

MacBook & iPhone provided

Up to 35 holidays

Personal development opportunities

Dynamic, open-culture environment

International team

Room to implement ideas

Job summary

Ampowr BV is seeking an ambitious Sales Manager to own a vertical-specific go-to-market strategy and drive the sales pipeline in the Netherlands. You will engage with key stakeholders, tailor storage solutions to client needs, and close deals while collaborating with Marketing and R&D teams.

You will lead negotiations, manage client relationships, and help accelerate adoption of our battery storage solutions in a fast-growing energy transition space.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of B2B sales experience in the energy sector (battery storage or renewables preferred).
• Proficiency in English and Dutch.
• Strong understanding of energy markets and regulations in the Netherlands.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own a vertical-specific go-to-market strategy.
• Prospect, engage and maintain a healthy sales pipeline in the vertical.
• Tailor battery storage solutions to client needs and sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with Proposals and Solutions Engineering to communicate technical aspects to clients.
• Deliver on monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Provide market feedback to leadership for strategy and improvements.

Skills

B2B sales

Energy storage

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

English and Dutch

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering or related field

Job description

Whom are we looking for?

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, 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);
• Opportunities for personal development (trainings, programs etc);
• 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.