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.

Responsibilities include:

• Drive 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 regional regulatory landscape and subsidy mechanisms
• Help shape our internationalization strategy in Europe, especially in the Iberian Peninsula, France, and Italy
• Manage and achieve sales targets
• Participate in a 6–8 week onboarding program at our headquarters in Sulzbach, Germany
• Visit HQ at least twice a year

Requirements:

• Strategic thinker and relationship builder passionate about technical innovation and sustainability
• 5+ years in sales, business development, or project development in energy, climate tech, oil & gas, steel, food & beverage, or related industries
• Strong understanding of EPC business models, industrial systems, and infrastructure projects
• Engineering degree or equivalent (preferred but not mandatory)
• Experience with renewable energy technologies and decarbonization solutions
• Understanding of electricity grids and energy transition
• Familiarity with subsidies, grants, and regulatory frameworks
• High initiative, accountability, and ability to work independently and in teams
• Fluent in English and Spanish; French is a plus
• Willing to travel frequently within the region
• Based in Spain or Portugal (mandatory)

We offer a permanent contract, remote-friendly work, flexible hours, competitive pension, development opportunities, and a collaborative culture. Join Kraftblock to help enable the transition to renewable energy and shape the future of the climate-friendly energy market.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Industry Support and Services