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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
* 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 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 industries such as 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 initiative, accountability, and ability to work independently and cross-functionally
* Fluent in English and Spanish (French is a plus)
* Willingness to travel frequently within your region
* Based in Spain or Portugal (mandatory)
* We offer a permanent employment contract, flexible remote work, competitive pension plan, development opportunities, and a collaborative culture.
At Kraftblock, our goal is to enable the transition to renewable energy. Join us to shape the future of the climate-friendly energy market!
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