Sales Manager - Battery Energy Storage

Utrecht Permanent View Job Description
Senior Sales Manager role based in Utrecht, focused on growing the Dutch battery and BESS market through new business and strategic partnerships.

Added 22/09/2026

  • Shape the Dutch battery market and drive commercial growth.
  • Work with innovative BESS technology at the forefront of the energy transition.

About Our Client

The client is an innovative battery technology and energy storage company based in Utrecht, focused on delivering advanced B ESS solutions for the Dutch market. They are growing their commercial presence and are looking for a sales leader who can combine technical knowledge, industry relationships and strong business development skills.

Job Description

  • Lead and manage a team of 3 Sales Executives, providing coaching, direction and performance management.
  • Drive sales growth across the Dutch battery and BESS market.
  • Develop and execute the team's sales strategy and commercial targets.
  • Identify new business opportunities and manage strategic customer accounts.
  • Build relationships with EPCs, installers, developers, utilities and energy users.
  • Oversee the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
  • Support the team in developing complex BESS opportunities and negotiations.
  • Translate customer needs into technical and commercial BESS solutions.
  • Understand key specifications such as MW/MWh, LFP, PCS, BMS and EMS.
  • Monitor pipeline performance, forecasts and team KPIs.
  • Identify market opportunities related to grid congestion, energy optimisation and energy transition.
  • Work closely with technical, product and operations teams to deliver customer solutions.



The Successful Applicant

  • 5+ years of sales experience in batteries, BESS or energy storage.
  • Proven experience managing and developing a sales team; ideally 3+ sales professionals.
  • Strong track record in new business development and strategic account management.
  • Established network across EPCs, installers, developers, utilities and energy users.
  • Strong understanding of BESS technology, including MW/MWh, LFP, PCS, BMS and EMS.
  • Commercially strong with excellent negotiation and leadership skills.
  • Entrepreneurial, proactive and results-driven.
  • Fluent Dutch and English are essential.
  • Comfortable engaging with both technical and C-level stakeholders.



What's on Offer

  • Leadership role managing a team of 3 Sales Executives.
  • Opportunity to shape the Dutch BESS market.
  • Work with innovative battery and energy storage technology.
  • High level of autonomy and commercial responsibility.
  • Competitive salary + performance-based bonus.
  • Company car and additional benefits.
  • Utrecht-based with a flexible working environment.



Contact
Luca Balossino
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7109099

Job summary

Sector
Sales
Sub Sector
Sales Manager
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Jobs by location
Utrecht
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant
Luca Balossino
Job Reference
JN-092026-7109099