Sales Manager, ESS

ESS Sales Manager

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Job Summary

The ESS Sales Manager is responsible for driving sales growth of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) by developing and executing strategic sales plans, building strong customer relationships, and managing key accounts. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, responding to RFPs, negotiating contracts, and working closely with engineering and product teams to deliver tailored solutions. The Sales Manager ensures compliance with industry regulations and company policies while achieving revenue targets. Strong knowledge of ESS technologies, market trends, and grid applications is essential. The role requires excellent communication, project management, and technical sales skills to support commercial and utility-scale energy storage deployments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute ESS sales strategies to achieve revenue and market share targets.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in utility, C&I, and renewable energy sectors.
• Manage key accounts and customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
• Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and responses to RFPs / RFQs.
• Negotiate commercial terms and close contracts in alignment with company policies.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and finance teams to deliver customer-specific solutions.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes affecting ESS.
• Provide accurate sales forecasting and reporting to senior management.
• Support marketing and industry events to enhance brand visibility and lead generation.

Qualifications

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.