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Sales Manager North America

Do you have experience in the commercialization of battery-based energy systems?

Do you thrive in a free working environment?

You might just be the person we are looking for.

Victron Energy, founded in 1975 by Reinout Vader, designs and sells inverters, chargers, and other related power conversion products. Being a technology-focused and sales-driven organization, we rely on a strong R&D team and technically skilled sales managers. The company structure is flat, requiring all team members to be autonomous and self-motivated. Oversight and management responsibilities are still directed by Reinout, along with his son, Matthijs Vader. Victron remains a family-owned company to this day.

We are looking for an experienced and autonomous sales manager who will be focusing on new business opportunities in the North American market. The candidate would be joining our current North American sales team which consists of 4 experienced and motivated people.

If this career opportunity seems in keeping with your commercial and technical background, please send an email with your cover letter and CV to: rwerkman@victronenergy.com

Your required qualities are:

Responsibilities

• Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales team
• Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company’s customer base and ensure its strong presence
• Own recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives
• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
• Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status
• You will be focusing on setting up new accounts

Requirements

• BS/MS degree in business administration or a related field
• Successful previous experience as a sales representative or sales manager, consistently meeting or exceeding targets
• Committed to continuous education through workshops, seminars and conferences
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close
• Strong business sense and industry expertise
• Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills
• At least 5 years of experience as a sales manager
• An autonomous working spirit
• Outstanding commercial skills
• Sales experience in B2B strategical partnerships
• At least 5 years experience in battery-based energy systems
• Living in North America

To apply, please send your résumé and introduction to Reian Werkman, rwerkman@victronenergy.com.