Sales manager in energy storage

Pytes is a leading lithium-ion battery solution provider founded in 2004, specializing in Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) energy storage systems for residential, commercial & industrial (C&I), telecom, and light electric vehicle applications. With over 20 years of energy storage expertise, 1,000+ employees worldwide, and four manufacturing bases across China and Vietnam, Pytes delivers safe, reliable, and scalable battery systems to customers in more than 80 countries.

• Develop and execute the go-to-market strategy for the Small C&I segment across priority European markets, with emphasis on DACH, Benelux, and expanding into Central & Eastern Europe.
• Own the full sales cycle: lead generation, qualification, solution presentation, proposal, negotiation, and contract signature.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline to consistently meet and exceed revenue targets for Pytes C&I products including the Pi Station series and HV battery systems.
• Identify, onboard, and activate channel partners—distributors, installers, EPCs, and resellers—in target European markets, building on existing distribution relationships in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
• Develop direct relationships with small commercial and industrial end customers and key decision-makers, positioning Pytes solutions around peak shaving, energy time-shifting, and demand management.
• Work closely with marketing, product, technical, and customer success teams to ensure seamless pre-sales support, system design, and after-sales service for European C&I customers.
• Track sales activities, forecasts, and pipeline performance in CRM.
• Provide market feedback on customer needs, competitor activity, pricing, and regional regulatory/ grid-compliance trends (e.g., EN 50549, VDE AR N 4105) to inform product and strategy.
• Represent Pytes at European industry events, trade shows, and partner meetings.
• Travel across European markets as required (up to 40–50%).

• 3–7+ years of B2B sales experience, ideally in C&I energy storage, commercial solar, battery systems, or related industrial/energy technology sectors.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets in European markets.
• Experience in direct sales and channel/partner development within the energy or industrial space.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and ability to close deals involving technical energy solutions.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: self-driven, proactive, and comfortable building a segment within a scale-up environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across cultures.
• Fluent English required; German, Dutch, French, or Romanian strongly preferred given Pytes’ European footprint.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Valid work authorization in the EU.
• Будет плюсом: Existing network among small C&I customers, installers, EPCs, distributors, or channel partners in DACH, Benelux, or Central & Eastern Europe; Experience selling LFP battery storage or distributed energy systems; Familiarity with European grid-compliance standards and certification requirements for energy storage; Experience working with a China-headquartered manufacturer or in an international scale-up environment

• Competitive salary and performance-based commission structure.
• Remote flexibility with an international, collaborative team across Europe and global headquarters.
• Opportunity to shape and grow a strategically important segment for a proven global LFP battery manufacturer with real European C&I project references.
• Career development in a fast-growing company with 20+ years of industry expertise.
• [Additional benefits: travel allowance, learning budget, health insurance, etc.]