Sales Representative, New Business Sales Manager – Smart Grid Software

Venios GmbH

. Actively acquire new customers through cold calling .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical sales within the energy or utility network sector, with a strong command of both English and German. Capable of building long-term customer relationships while navigating technical regulations and market dynamics.

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Technical Sales ExperienceCustomer Relationship ManagementMarket AnalysisFluent in GermanFluent in English

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Hard Skills

Degree in Business AdministrationDegree in Industrial EngineeringTechnical UnderstandingExperience with Technical RegulationsExperience with Contracts

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsPersuasivenessTeam SpiritPerseveranceSelf-Reflection

Industry Keywords

Energy SectorUtility NetworkCustomer AcquisitionTendersProposals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Actively acquire new customers through cold calling
Approach prospective customers directly and generate enthusiasm for VENIOS
Develop leads and generate projects based on customer- and market-specific requirements
Handle tenders and requests for proposals
Advise interested electricity grid operators in Germany
Build and maintain long-term customer relationships
Analyze the market and monitor competitors
Convince prospective customers in sales discussions
Represent VENIOS at customer meetings, trade fairs, and industry events
Support grid operators on their journey toward the energy transition

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in business administration, industrial engineering, or a comparable qualification
Strong technical understanding
Several years of experience in technical sales within the energy or utility network sector
Good command of English
Excellent command of German
Based in Germany
Confident working with technical regulations, laws, and contracts
Excellent communication skills, audience-appropriate communication, self-reflection, enthusiasm for discussion, and strong interpersonal understanding
Persuasiveness, team spirit, perseverance, a high tolerance for frustration, a thorough and structured approach to work, and a dependable and reliable manner

Benefits

Comp & perks

Structured onboarding and preparation for your first customer contacts
Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
Long-term, permanent employment
Attractive commission scheme
28 days of vacation, plus Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
Deutschlandticket public transport pass
Company or business bike
Company car for private use
EGYM Wellpass
Childcare costs covered
Summer parties, Christmas parties, and workshops outside the home office