Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC)is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information please visit. Our Culture
At Fluence our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate collaborate and lead with purpose ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.
Unleash Voices
We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness active listening and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued driving innovation and progress.
Customer Fluent
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Were committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.
Infinite Impact
We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable gamechanging solutions that shape a brighter more energyefficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.
All In
We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.
Tasks:
Identification of customers applications and segments that are an attractive fit for Fluences energy storage products services and digital applications. Strive to understand the customers needs inside and out.
Building and maintaining management level relationships with key customers and industry stakeholders (with regional travel as required). Assessing and prioritizing sales opportunities using strategic selling criteria.
Provide technical and commercial support during sales process become a subject matter expert across all elements of Fluences technology able to answer a range of technical queries on our hardware software and services offerings.
Lead and collaborate with commercial project management legal and sales engineering teams (Deal Team) to develop compelling offers for key customers.
Lead the negotiation and closing of transactions for energy storage products and services with the support of a Deal Team and provide oversight and mentorship of more junior deal team members.
Deliver on quarterly and annual sales order intake and margin targets established in coordination with the Sales Director. Individual accountability for meeting sales team budget and key KPIs. Support data driven decision making via Salesforce and other reporting/CRM tools including tracking customer interactions and opportunity pipeline management.
Gathering and dissemination of competitive intelligence and bid feedback to improve Fluence offerings
Maintenance development and improvement of tools to support sales efforts and improve sales team efficiency
Collaboration with market applications and growth team to understand policy regulatory and market opportunities that strengthen or weaken the business case
Representation of Fluence at industry conferences and other events
Skill Requirements
Masters degree in a relevant subject (environmental studies business economics engineering sciences computer science mathematics statistics etc.) or equivalent demonstration through additional work experience
Minimum 5 years of sales technical or commercial experience in the power generation or a related industry (directly in energy storage would be a plus
Demonstrated track record in building up sales pipelines successfully and driving contracts to efficient close as a deal leader
Direct experience on batterybased energy storage systems and contracting from a technical and commercial perspective
Strong management level stakeholder relationships and network within the regional energy storage sector including developers IPPs and local EPCs
Proficiency with MS Office (Excel PowerPoint Word). Experience with Salesforce Klue RFPio PowerBI a plus.
Superior verbal and written communication skills and high attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a remote team environment
Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen
Fluent English (further language abilities a plus).
Ability to seek and give constructive feedback and advice.
Mentor junior colleagues.