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About the Role

As we enter a stage of rapid commercialisation and customer account growth, we are seeking an exceptional individual to expand our European new business presence and pipeline, targeting utilities and asset owners. You will be responsible for generating, nurturing, and closing deals across the region, empowered to collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to design and deliver customer-oriented propositions that drive client base and market share growth.

Responsibilities

Proactively identify and originate new business opportunities within the flexibility sector targeting utilities and asset owners.
Build and manage a robust commercial pipeline, ensuring a steady flow of opportunities that align with company growth targets.
Lead the end-to-end sales cycle, from initial outreach and qualification to contract negotiation and closing.
Develop and deliver excellent in person and remote pitches, which have a clearly defined value proposition and show an in depth understanding of our solution, power markets and how we solve customer needs.
Identify and develop valuable key stakeholder relationships with potential customers, and in turn, influence the decision-making process.
Work with management and executive teams to develop our customer proposition, ensuring value creation for the business and outstanding satisfaction for the customer.
Take existing pricing models and tailor them based on your understanding of the prospect's needs to create optimal commercial proposals.
Work closely with legal and commercial teams to draft and finalise agreements, ensuring favourable terms and risk mitigation.
Stay abreast of regulatory developments, market trends, and competitive dynamics in the residential energy space.
Translate market insights into actionable feedback for the Product and Engineering teams to influence the development of our residential flex offerings.
Represent the company at industry events and forums to enhance brand visibility and stay connected with key market influencers.
Leverage deep industry knowledge to navigate the complex OEM landscape, specifically focusing on software-side integrations with EV, HVAC, and battery storage manufacturers.

Requirements

Extensive experience in business development, commercial roles, or strategic account management within the energy industry or a related technology field.
Proven experience as a SaaS Sales Lead within the energy sector, with a strong track record of selling into integrated utilities, data centres, and/or energy flexibility orchestration environments.
Strong understanding of energy flexibility, grid services, and the residential energy transition landscape.
Demonstrated ability to close complex commercial deals and manage multi-stakeholder relationships.
Highly analytical with the ability to understand and communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Entrepreneurial spirit with a high degree of autonomy and the ability to thrive in a rapidly evolving market.
Professional proficiency in English and at least one additional European language.

About the Company

Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.
We’re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system.
From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.
It’s a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.
Kraken is a certified Great Place to Work in France, Germany, Spain, Japan, Australia, and USA.
In the UK we are one of the Best Workplaces on Glassdoor with a score of 4.5, and in Germany we rate 4.7 on Kununu as a Top Company.
Check out our Welcome to the Jungle site (FR/EN) to learn more about our teams and culture.
We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential.
Across Kraken, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic.
Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success.

Equal Opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute.
We consider all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.