[Hiring] Sales Manager @Kraftblock

Did you know that industrial heat accounts for 40% of global emissions? At Kraftblock, we are revolutionizing how industries transition to renewable energy with our high-temperature thermal energy storage technology. We are now looking for a Sales Manager for Southern Europe, ideally based in Spain or Portugal, to accelerate our growth in key markets.

As a Sales Manager, you are a proactive sales professional with strong technical expertise and deep industry insight. You bring a solid engineering background and understand the challenges and requirements of large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects.

• Drive both inbound and outbound sales activities in Southern Europe
• Act as the primary contact for customers throughout the sales cycle
• Identify and develop new opportunities for our thermal battery in industries such as energy production, oil & gas, steel, food & beverage, and other heavy industries
• Represent Kraftblock at regional industry events, conferences, and trade shows
• Lead customer interactions and design-in processes with support from our engineering team
• Understand the grid business potential for green energy solutions
• Maintain awareness of the regulatory landscape and subsidy mechanisms in your region
• Help shape our internationalization strategy in Europe, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula, France, and Italy
• Manage and achieve sales targets
• Participate in a comprehensive 6–8 week onboarding program at our headquarters in Sulzbach, Germany
• Visit our HQ regularly (at least twice a year)

• You are a strategic thinker and natural relationship builder with a passion for technical innovation and sustainability. You bring:
• 5+ years of experience in sales, business development, or project development in one or more of the following industries: energy, climate tech, oil & gas, steel, food & beverage, or related heavy industries
• Strong understanding of EPC business models, industrial systems, and infrastructure projects
• An engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification (preferred but not mandatory)
• Previous exposure to renewable energy technologies and decarbonization solutions
• General understanding of electricity grids and their role in the energy transition
• Familiarity with subsidies, grant schemes, and regulatory frameworks relevant to energy and industrial sectors
• High level of initiative, accountability, and the ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
• Fluent in English and Spanish (French is a strong plus)
• Willingness to travel frequently within your region
• You are based in Spain or Portugal (mandatory)

• A permanent employment contract – we believe in long-term collaboration
• Remote-friendly work model with flexible hours – work from home, stay close to your customers
• A competitive company pension plan
• Individual development paths with training and growth opportunities
• A flat hierarchy and collaborative team culture where your ideas matter
• A role with diversity, responsibility, and high impact
• Regular team events and a supportive work atmosphere
• A fast-growing, international cleantech environment backed by leading investors

Kraftblock entwickelt, berechnet und baut Anlagen für klimaneutrale Prozesswärme in Industrie, Fernwärme und Stromerzeugungsanlagen. Kern der Anlagen ist ein eigens entwickelter thermischer Energiespeicher, der bis zu 1,300°C in nachhaltigem Material speichert. Das Hauptaugenmerk ist die Dekarbonisierung von Energie in Industrien wie Stahl, Glas, Chemie, Keramik und Zement. In Verbindung mit Elektrifizierung und Speicher können fossile Brennstoffe in Industrien wie Lebensmittel und Getränke, Papier, Gummi, Bergbau und viele weitere mit dem Kraftblock-System ersetzt werden. Kraftblock wurde 2014 von Chemiker und Materialwissenschaftler Dr. Martin Schichtel und Ökonomin Dr. Susanne König gegründet.