Sales Manager (m / f / d) Spain / Portugal

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Did you know that industrial heat accounts for 40% of global emissions? At Kraftblock, we are revolutionizing how industries transition to renewable energy with our high-temperature thermal energy storage technology. We are now looking for a Sales Manager for Southern Europe, ideally based in Spain or Portugal, to accelerate our growth in key markets.

As a Sales Manager, you are a proactive sales professional with strong technical expertise and deep industry insight. You bring a solid engineering background and understand the challenges and requirements of large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects.

Tasks

• Drive both inbound and outbound sales activities in Southern Europe
• Act as the primary contact for customers throughout the sales cycle
• Identify and develop new opportunities for our thermal battery in industries such as energy production, oil & gas, steel, food & beverage, and other heavy industries
• Represent Kraftblock at regional industry events, conferences, and trade shows
• Lead customer interactions and design-in processes with support from our engineering team
• Understand the grid business potential for green energy solutions
• Maintain awareness of the regulatory landscape and subsidy mechanisms in your region
• Help shape our internationalization strategy in Europe, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula, France, and Italy
• Manage and achieve sales targets
• Participate in a comprehensive 6–8 week onboarding program at our headquarters in Sulzbach, Germany
• Visit our HQ regularly (at least twice a year)

Requirements

• You are a strategic thinker and natural relationship builder with a passion for technical innovation and sustainability. You bring:
• 5+ years of experience in sales, business development, or project development in energy, climate tech, oil & gas, steel, food & beverage, or related heavy industries
• Strong understanding of EPC business models, industrial systems, and infrastructure projects
• An engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification (preferred but not mandatory)
• Previous exposure to renewable energy technologies and decarbonization solutions
• General understanding of electricity grids and their role in the energy transition
• Familiarity with subsidies, grant schemes, and regulatory frameworks relevant to energy and industrial sectors
• High level of initiative, accountability, and the ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
• Fluent in English and Spanish (French is a strong plus)
• Willingness to travel frequently within your region
• You are based in Spain or Portugal (mandatory)
• A permanent employment contract – we believe in long-term collaboration
• Remote-friendly work model with flexible hours – work from home, stay close to your customers
• A competitive company pension plan
• Individual development paths with training and growth opportunities
• A flat hierarchy and collaborative team culture where your ideas matter
• A role with diversity, responsibility, and high impact
• Regular team events and a supportive work atmosphere
• A fast-growing, international cleantech environment backed by leading investors

At Kraftblock, our goal is to enable the transition to renewable energy. Kraftblock has a key technology to decarbonize industry and is backed by world-class investors supporting disruptive startups. We seek talented, visionary individuals passionate about developing Kraftblock into the world's leading energy storage system. Join us as a "Top Innovator" and help shape the future of the climate-friendly energy market!

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Industries, Administrative and Support Services