Sales Engineering Manager EMEA

Job Description

Sales Engineering Manager EMEA

The role

The role of the Sales Engineering Manager is to lead, assist and develop a team that provides technical support to the Sales team, selling battery solutions into a wide array of markets and applications.

The Sales Engineering team:

· Provides technical support to sales efforts

· Serves as a technical lead during call-for-tenders and RFPs

· Works with external counterparties to identify the best technical fit and implementation of a Tesla battery system, from initial discussions through to contract execution

· Helps analyze new markets and applications

· Collaborates with internal teams to provide market feedback of functional requirements

This is multi-faceted role where strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals of energy storage systems is expected. Besides a rock-solid work ethic and a strong team oriented personality, members of Tesla Energy display creativity, passion, and a desire to break new ground in a constantly shifting technology landscape.

Responsibilities

· Lead, serve, support, and develop a team of Sales Engineers. Inspire and support the personal growth of this team

· Manage the workload of the Sales Engineering team; liaising closely with the Sales team, ensure priorities are clearly identified, well communicated and managed appropriately

· Be the lead voice for the Sales Engineering team; providing key metrics and feedback to the wider Tesla teams.

· Embody the spirit of Tesla values (Innovative, Driven, Collaborative, Trustworthy)

Requirements

· Ability to lead and inspire a team of highly skilled Sales engineers

· BSc, BEng, MEng and/or evidence of exceptional ability in the relevant engineering field

· In depth working knowledge of power generation and engineering fundamentals

· Knowledge of battery systems, power conversion, and grid systems

· Strong relevant work experience, to include:

o Project deployment - familiarity with tendering, permitting, connection agreements, and construction drawings

o Application of analysis, design and testing to solve complex engineering problems

o CAD, MATLAB, Excel experience preferred

o Renewable energy background (Solar or Wind) beneficial

· Understanding of grid codes and local regulatory & safety standards

· Excellent communication and documentation skills

· Fluency in English, other European languages highly regarded

· Ability to execute many projects and tasks in parallel

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