Sales Associate (m/f/d) Germany

at  Fluence Energy

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

WE ARE FUN

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
For our dedicated Sales team in our BU Germany we are looking for a Sales Associate (m/f/d), full time with an unlimited contract, for either our location in Erlangen or Berlin, in a hybrid working model (2-3 times a week in the office).
In this role you take ownership of giving customers a great first impression of us! Besides that you are driving change in the sales organization by using data analysis and strive for improvement. Being adaptive to our customer’s needs will be as important as supporting our team priorities.
If you are eager to solve one of the most challenging engineering problems of our time and help to transform the way we power our world, we are looking forward to meet you!

YOUR SKILLS:

• Successfully completed studies with initial experience in sales as part of an internship or working student programme
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in German and English (in person and virtually)
• A great analytical eye and attention to detail paired with interest in technology and its applications
• The adaptability to learn from what works and doesn’t and course-correct quickly
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in German and English (in person and virtually)
• Comfort with the freedom of working collaboratively in a remote team environment
• Nice to have: Some knowledge and interest in the energy storage competitive landscape
• Nice to have: Some relevant battery-energy storge experience with the desire to quickly learn a lot more

• Opportunity origination and filtering – Assessing and prioritizing sales opportunities using strategic selling criteria
• Support data driven decision making via Salesforce and other reporting/CRM tools
• Technical and commercial support during sales process – Become a subject matter expert across all elements of Fluence’s technology, able to answer a range of technical queries on our hardware, software, and services offerings
• Bid preparation – Coordinate the development of full proposals and tender responses to customers (with support from specialist Fluence groups) to a high standard
• Stakeholder management – Regular customer engagement
• Building lasting rapport and client relationships for driving long term business