Sales Manager - Battery Energy Storage

Michael Page; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus potential

Autonomy

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Job summary

Michael Page in Utrecht is seeking a sales leader to drive growth in the Dutch battery and BESS market. You will lead a team of three Sales Executives, shaping the commercial strategy and managing key customer accounts across EPCs, installers, developers and utilities.

The role requires deep BESS knowledge and fluency in Dutch and English. You will oversee the full sales cycle, negotiate complex opportunities, and partner with product, technical and operations teams to deliver optimal customer

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience in batteries, BESS or energy storage.
• Experience managing and developing a sales team (3+ people).
• Strong track record in new business development and strategic account management.
• Established network across EPCs, installers, developers, utilities and energy users.
• Fluent Dutch and English are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of 3 Sales Executives, driving performance.
• Drive sales growth across the Dutch battery and BESS market.
• Develop and execute the team's sales strategy and targets.
• Identify new business opportunities and manage strategic accounts.
• Build relationships with EPCs, installers, developers, utilities and energy users.
• Oversee the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Support the team in developing complex BESS opportunities and negotiations.
• Translate customer needs into technical and commercial BESS solutions.
• Understand MW/MWh, LFP, PCS, BMS and EMS specifications.
• Monitor pipeline, forecasts and team KPIs.
• Identify market opportunities related to grid congestion and energy transition.
• Collaborate with technical, product and operations teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

Sales leadership

BESS knowledge

Negotiation

Strategic accounts

Dutch language

English language

Job description

• Shape the Dutch battery market and drive commercial growth.
• Work with innovative BESS technology at the forefront of the energy transition.

The client is an innovative battery technology and energy storage company based in Utrecht, focused on delivering advanced B ESS solutions for the Dutch market. They are growing their commercial presence and are looking for a sales leader who can combine technical knowledge, industry relationships and strong business development skills.

Job Description

• Lead and manage a team of 3 Sales Executives, providing coaching, direction and performance management.
• Drive sales growth across the Dutch battery and BESS market.
• Develop and execute the team's sales strategy and commercial targets.
• Identify new business opportunities and manage strategic customer accounts.
• Build relationships with EPCs, installers, developers, utilities and energy users.
• Oversee the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Support the team in developing complex BESS opportunities and negotiations.
• Translate customer needs into technical and commercial BESS solutions.
• Understand key specifications such as MW/MWh, LFP, PCS, BMS and EMS.
• Monitor pipeline performance, forecasts and team KPIs.
• Identify market opportunities related to grid congestion, energy optimisation and energy transition.
• Work closely with technical, product and operations teams to deliver customer solutions.

The Successful Applicant

• 5+ years of sales experience in batteries, BESS or energy storage.
• Proven experience managing and developing a sales team; ideally 3+ sales professionals.
• Strong track record in new business development and strategic account management.
• Established network across EPCs, installers, developers, utilities and energy users.
• Strong understanding of BESS technology, including MW/MWh, LFP, PCS, BMS and EMS.
• Commercially strong with excellent negotiation and leadership skills.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive and results-driven.
• Fluent Dutch and English are essential.
• Comfortable engaging with both technical and C-level stakeholders.

What's on Offer

• Leadership role managing a team of 3 Sales Executives.
• Opportunity to shape the Dutch BESS market.
• Work with innovative battery and energy storage technology.
• High level of autonomy and commercial responsibility.
• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus.
• Company car and additional benefits.
• Utrecht-based with a flexible working environment.