Sales Manager
Job description
As a Sales Manager, you will develop sales leads and opportunities for advanced battery products within the Americas energy storage market, with the goal of optimizing market share and profit margins. You will investigate market needs for energy storage solutions and propose new or improved products and services to strengthen the company's competitive edge and drive business growth.
You will target customers including major utilities, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), EPCs, and other contractors. You will be responsible for communicating the benefits of the company's products and services to drive sales and serve as the primary point of contact between the organization and prospective or existing clients. This role includes identifying and educating potential customers while supporting existing clients with product and service-related information.
Responsibilities:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
Proven experience as a B2B outside sales representative, preferably within power generation, utilities, renewable energy, or battery energy storage systems
Minimum of 5 years of experience selling technical solutions in a field-based sales environment
Demonstrated track record of consistently achieving growth targets and budget objectives
Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
Highly motivated and target-driven with a proven sales record
Excellent selling, negotiation, and communication skills
Strong prioritization, time management, and organizational abilities
Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to diverse audiences
Strong relationship management skills and openness to feedback
Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time
Qualifications:
Present, promote, and sell products and services using compelling value-based sales approaches to existing and prospective customers
Plan and execute technical presentations to establish relationships with consultants, engineering firms, EPCs, and FEED contractors serving the power generation, distribution, and industrial markets
Conduct cost-benefit and needs analyses of existing and prospective customers to identify and address business requirements
Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships
Generate new business opportunities through proactive outreach and cold calling
Resolve customer issues and complaints efficiently to maximize satisfaction
Achieve agreed-upon sales targets and performance objectives
Coordinate sales activities with internal teams and cross-functional departments
Analyze market and territory potential while tracking sales performance and pipeline activity
Provide management with reports on customer needs, market trends, competitive activity, and opportunities for new products and services
Stay informed on industry best practices and market developments
Continuously improve through internal and external feedback