Technical Sales Manager Energy

Michael Page (Netherlands); Zuid-Holland; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days leave

Electric lease car

Hybrid work model

Laptop provided

Smartphone provided

Pension scheme

Health insurance

Bike leasing

Job summary

Michael Page Netherlands is recruiting for an energy solutions company that delivers microgrid, battery storage and EMS offerings. The role focuses on technical sales, business development and managing complex project-based sales cycles with energy sector clients across the Netherlands and beyond.

You will build relationships with clients, consultants and EPC contractors, translate challenges into tailored solutions and lead proposals, meetings and negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience managing complex, project-based sales cycles within Energy Sector.
• Knowledge of microgrids, battery energy storage systems (BESS), energy management systems (EMS), or sustainable energy solutions.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Willingness to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with clients, consultants, EPC contractors, developers, and other key stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities and translate customer challenges into tailored technical solutions.
• Prepare and present commercial proposals in collaboration with Engineering and Product Management teams.
• Lead customer meetings, technical presentations, negotiations, and sales processes.
• Manage complex project-based sales cycles from opportunity identification through to contract award.
• Expand the sales pipeline and support tender processes to drive business growth.
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers on microgrid, energy storage, and sustainable energy solutions.
• Monitor market developments and identify opportunities to strengthen the company's position in the energy sector.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

• Drive the energy transition with innovative microgrid and energy solutions
• Strong package & growth, 40 days leave, and development opportunities

About Our Client

A fast-growing provider of integrated energy solutions, helping businesses tackle complex energy challenges through innovative technologies such as microgrids, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and energy management solutions. Backed by the strength of a large international group, the company combines entrepreneurial agility with technical expertise to support customers in achieving their sustainability and energy transition goals.

Job Description

• Develop and manage relationships with clients, consultants, EPC contractors, developers, and other key stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities and translate customer challenges into tailored technical solutions.
• Prepare and present commercial proposals in collaboration with Engineering and Product Management teams.
• Lead customer meetings, technical presentations, negotiations, and sales processes.
• Manage complex project-based sales cycles from opportunity identification through to contract award.
• Expand the sales pipeline and support tender processes to drive business growth.
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers on microgrid, energy storage, and sustainable energy solutions.
• Monitor market developments and identify opportunities to strengthen the company's position in the energy sector.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in technical sales, business development, account management, or solution selling.
• Experience managing complex, project-based sales cycles within Energy Sector
• Knowledge of microgrids, battery energy storage systems (BESS), energy management systems (EMS), or sustainable energy solutions.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and commercial audiences.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic, growing environment.
• Willingness to travel regularly.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, plus an annual performance bonus.
• Electric company lease car.
• 40 days of annual leave (27 vacation days + 13 ATV days).
• Excellent pension scheme with strong employer contribution.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility.
• Laptop and smartphone provided.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Collective health insurance options.
• Bike leasing scheme and wellness initiatives.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the growing renewable energy and energy transition sector.
• Backing of an international organisation combined with the agility of a fast-growing business.