Area Sales Manager for Battery and Backup Power Technology | Gebietsvertriebsleiter (m/w/d) für Batterie- und Ersatzstromtechnik
akkuteam Energietechnik GmbH
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven Area Sales Manager with a background in electrical engineering and a passion for energy and battery technology to join an expanding, mid-sized company. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and growing the sales territory encompassing Hannover, Hildesheim, Detmold, Paderborn, Celle, Peine, and Minden, operating primarily from a home office within this region. Day-to-day responsibilities include consulting existing clients on technical issues, developing customized solutions, creating proposals, and independently closing contracts. A key focus is the acquisition of new customers, strategic market expansion, and the sale of complex, technologically demanding capital goods. The role requires strong negotiation skills, entrepreneurial thinking, and proficiency in CRM and MS Office tools to effectively manage customer data and sales processes. This position offers high levels of autonomy, a secure, full-time contract, and attractive compensation including a guaranteed income plus performance-based commission.
Required Skills
Education
Completed electrical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience following an electrical engineering apprenticeship
- Experience in the sales of technologically demanding and consulting-intensive capital goods
- Experience with commercial/business fundamentals
Languages
Additional
- Valid driver's license (Class B); Residency required within the sales territory (Hannover-Hildesheim-Detmold-Paderborn-Celle-Peine-Minden); Willingness to travel extensively within the sales area; Ability to work remotely from a home office