Senior Sales

CGS; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CGS in Utrecht is seeking a Senior Sales Specialist to drive growth in a fast-growing cleantech company focused on smarter energy systems.

You will build and manage your own target accounts and sales pipeline, translate complex technology into clear business value, and collaborate with technical colleagues to tailor solutions for customers across the Dutch energy sector.

Ideal candidates have about 5 years in sales, a strong energy/cleantech interest, and fluent Dutch and English communication.

Qualifications

• About 5 years in sales, business development or similar.
• Genuine interest in energy, cleantech or technical environment.
• Commercially driven, proactive, able to create opportunities.
• Strong technical affinity connecting technical and commercial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage your own target accounts and sales pipeline.
• Identify opportunities and close deals from first conversation.
• Develop long-term customer relationships as a trusted partner.
• Collaborate with technical colleagues to tailor solutions.
• Translate complex technology into clear business value.
• Monitor Dutch energy market developments (renewables, flexibility, grid).
• Work with Sales & Marketing on content, events and initiatives.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Energy knowledge

Dutch/English communication

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Sales Specialist to join a fast-growing cleantech company in Utrecht.

Our client is building technology that helps shape a smarter, more flexible energy system.

You'll work with organizations across the energy sector, helping them get more value from their assets and adapt to a rapidly changing energy landscape.

What will you do?

• Build and manage your own target accounts and sales pipeline
• Identify new opportunities and take deals from first conversation through to close
• Build long-term relationships with customers and become a trusted commercial partner
• Work closely with technical colleagues to develop solutions tailored to customer needs
• Translate complex technology into clear and compelling business value
• Keep up with developments in the Dutch energy market, including renewables, flexibility, energy infrastructure and grid congestion
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing on content, events and initiatives that strengthen the company's position in the market

Who are you?

• Around 5 years of experience in sales, business development or a similar commercial role
• A genuine interest in the energy, cleantech or a technical environment
• Commercially driven, proactive, and comfortable creating your own opportunities
• Strong technical affinity and the ability to connect technical and commercial stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English
• Experience with a CRM such as HubSpot is a plus

A great opportunity to combine sales, technology and the energy transition while working with an innovative company tackling real challenges in the Dutch energy market.