France: Key Account Manager – Energy Storage System (ESS) (f/m/d)

Minth GmbH; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MINTH Group in Paris, France is seeking a Key Account Manager – Energy Storage System (ESS) to develop and lead major ESS projects across Europe. You will drive B2B sales of battery structural parts, PACK/Module components, and ESS cabinets, while building strategic relationships with ESS manufacturers and utilities.

You will coordinate with engineering, program, and manufacturing teams to win RFQs and close contracts, monitor market trends, and support customers throughout the project

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Energy Storage, Battery Systems, Renewable Energy, or Industrial Equipment.
• Existing network in European ESS industry preferred.
• Experience managing key accounts or large industrial projects.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills.
• Fluent English required; French or German is a plus.
• Able to travel frequently across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Develop key accounts and large-scale ESS projects in Europe.
• Drive B2B sales of battery structural parts, PACK / Module components, and ESS cabinet solutions.
• Build relationships with major ESS players, EPCs, utilities, and industrial customers.
• Lead commercial activities from RFQ to contract closing.
• Coordinate with engineering, program, and manufacturing teams.
• Support project quotation, delivery follow-up, and customer management.
• Monitor European ESS market trends and competitor activities.

Skills

Energy Storage

Key Account Management

Negotiation

Travel Europe

Job description

Company Introduction

Minth Group stands as a global leader in the manufacturing of exterior and structural automotive parts. With a workforce of 25,633(updated on July 1,2025) employees distributed across four business units and 77 global plants and offices, our operations span three continents and 14 countries. We take immense pride in serving a diverse clientele, encompassing over 70 automobile brands from all over the world. Leveraging one of the world’s most comprehensive and diverse customer platforms, Minth has made significant investments in the electrification of the automotive industry, positioning itself as the world’s largest supplier of battery enclosures and body structure components.

At Minth Group, our commitment extends beyond business success to the creation of a sustainable society and future for all. We champion green innovations and increasingly adopt green energy in our operations. Concurrently, we are dedicated to providing high-performance, superior-quality automotive parts that adhere to the highest global standards, continually driving innovation within the automotive industry.

Job Title: Key Account Manager – Energy Storage System (ESS) (w/m/d)

Location: Paris, France

Position Description:

We are currently looking for a Key Account Manager – Energy Storage System (ESS) (f/m/d) (w/m/d) to join our Paris team.

Minth Group is expanding its European Energy Storage business, focusing on:

• Battery structural components
• Battery PACK & Module solutions
• ESS cabinets and enclosures
• Commercial & Industrial Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Target customers include battery manufacturers, ESS integrators, EPC companies, utilities, renewable energy developers, and industrial customers. The role focuses on large accounts and strategic projects across Europe.

In this role, you are expected to be responsible for:

• Develop key accounts and large-scale ESS projects in Europe.
• Drive B2B sales of battery structural parts, PACK / Module components, and ESS cabinet solutions.
• Build relationships with major ESS players, EPCs, utilities, and industrial customers.
• Lead commercial activities from RFQ to contract closing.
• Coordinate with engineering, program, and manufacturing teams.
• Support project quotation, delivery follow-up, and customer management.
• Monitor European ESS market trends and competitor activities.

Following qualifications and abilities are expected for this role:

• 5+ years experience in Energy Storage, Battery Systems, Renewable Energy, or Industrial Equipment.
• Existing network in European ESS industry preferred.
• Experience managing key accounts or large industrial projects.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills.
• Fluent English required; French or German is a plus.
• Able to travel frequently across Europe.

We offer:

• Fast-growing ESS business platform in Europe
• Direct exposure to strategic customers and large-scale projects
• International working environment

MINTH Group is an international organization. In the course of the recruitment process, your personal data may be accessed by hiring managers and HR staff located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where such transfers occur, MINTH Group applies the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses, together with appropriate technical and organizational measures, to ensure your data is protected in accordance with European data protection standards.