Welche Aufgaben bernimmst Du
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.
- Drive both 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 68 week onboarding program at our headquarters in Sulzbach Germany
- Visit our HQ regularly (at least twice a year)
Was bringst Du mit
- 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 one or more of the following industries: 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 level of initiative accountability and the ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
- Fluent in English and Spanish (French is a strong plus)
- Willingness to travel frequently within your region
- You are based in Spain or Portugal (mandatory)
Was wir Dir bieten
- A permanent employment contract we believe in long-term collaboration
- Remote-friendly work model with flexible hours work from home stay close to your customers
- A competitive company pension plan
- Individual development paths with training and growth opportunities
- A flat hierarchy and collaborative team culture where your ideas matter
- A role with diversity responsibility and high impact
- Regular team events and a supportive work atmosphere
- A fast-growing international cleantech environment backed by leading investors