Sales Manager BESS

Exide Technologies is an internationally leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications. With more than 135 years of experience, Exide has developed and globally marketed innovative batteries and systems, contributing to the energy transition and driving a cleaner future. Exide Technologies' culture and strategy are centred on recycling, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. The company has 11 manufacturing and 3 recycling facilities across Europe, ensuring resilience and a low CO2 footprint with a local supply chain. With a team of 5,000 employees, we provide €1.6bn energy storage solutions and services to customers worldwide, every year.

Exide Technologies' Energy Solutions division is developing and manufacturing stationary energy storage batteries, from backup power to large-scale storage systems (BESS and C&I). Exide´s technology portfolio spans from multiple lead-acid over to lithium-ion technologies supporting the global energy transition and digitalization. Our storage systems are used in UPS, Telecom, Datacenters, Public Transport, in Front-of- and Behind-the-Meter applications and many more.

For our fast growing division Energy Solutions, at the earliest possible date we are looking for a Sales Manager BESS (M / F / X) .

This role is based in our facility in Helmond (The Netherlands) , which is focused on the development and system integration of lithium-ion based C&I and BESS storage systems to integrate renewable energies.

Responsibilities

• The Sales Manager will search for new business and develop the business in line with the agreed strategy. He / She will provide estimates of the potential pipeline, but also of new and prospect accounts. It's important to have a clear strategy and development plan for each.
• The Sales Manager will maintain regular contact and regular visits to all agreed key account to ensure the company is providing high standards of service.
• The Sales Manager will work cross functionally with all resources to resolve specific customer performance issues within the time requirements of the agreed key accounts.
• The Sales Manager will work with Marketing to develop industry / customer specific marketing programs to grow the business in the agreed markets. Monitor and track where appropriate market trends.
• Education : Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or similar with a proven track record in sales.

Required Skills

We offer you a challenging, responsible and varied job in a modern, fast growing divison within an International Corporation. You can expect a highly collegial working environment with a reasonable scope for action and decision-making. You will benefit from exciting personal and professional development opportunities, additional corporate well-being initiatives, and several key benefits, including :