(Senior) Sales Manager (he/she/they) – Renewable Energy, International & China/Mandarin

Do you thrive on sales and leadership? Are you a persuasive communicator who enjoys leading teams and building strategic sales processes? Do you want your work to actively contribute to the sustainable growth of clients and to the success of a forward-looking energy business?

Then join us and be part of something meaningful. Together, we drive progress—for a better future, for ourselves, and for generations to come.

At EUPD Group, you will be responsible for the sales of exclusive market data, market studies, analyses, and independent certifications within the renewable energy sector—particularly in photovoltaics, energy storage, heat pumps, and e-mobility.

Our clients include manufacturers, installers, wholesalers, and innovative service providers who are committed to sustainable transformation projects and achieving a strong market position.

To strengthen our Sales Team in the Energy Business Unit at our Bonn office, we are looking for a (Senior) Sales Manager (m/f/d).

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales leader with a proven track record in team management, as well as budget and revenue responsibility. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping the growth of our business unit, developing existing client relationships, and unlocking new business opportunities.

If you are passionate about sales, leadership, and sustainable energy markets, we look forward to receiving your application.

Your responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities while building a strong, sustainable network within the energy and clean energy solutions sector.
• Conduct high-quality initial meetings, analyse client needs in depth, and translate insights into compelling, value-driven solution proposals.
• Strategically position our portfolio in the energy market and present customised concepts, market studies, and consulting services to corporate clients.
• Structure, optimise, and professionalise sales processes within the Energy business unit, creating scalable workflows that support long-term growth. Increasingly, this includes the strategic use of AI and automation tools to make these processes more efficient and data-driven.
• Further develop the Energy sales strategy by defining clear objectives, KPIs, and budget and revenue targets, and ensure their implementation in a transparent, data-driven manner.
• Provide functional leadership to the sales team, coach colleagues throughout the entire sales process, and foster a performance-oriented, collaborative, and appreciative sales culture.
• Ideally leverage an existing network and/or initial client contacts within the energy sector, using these relationships strategically to accelerate and expand our sales activities.

What we offer

• Individual target agreements and attractive, performance-based bonuses that clearly reflect and reward your achievements.
• A wide range of professional and personal development opportunities, including tailored training and continuous learning.
• Attractive additional benefits such as a public transport ticket, meal vouchers, or a monthly gift card as a tax-free benefit in kind, subject to individual agreement.
• A company pension scheme with regular adjustments to support your long-term financial security, as well as supplementary company health insurance for enhanced healthcare coverage - both available after successful completion of the probationary period.
• Regular team and after-work events that foster collaboration, team spirit, and a strong sense of belonging.

Your profile

• Completed commercial training or a degree in business administration, ideally with a focus on sales or business administration.
• 7+ years of proven experience in B2B sales, preferably within complex, consultancy-driven services in the energy or sustainability sector.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, combined with the motivation and ability to lead and inspire a sales team.
• Previous responsibility for budgets and revenue, or a strong willingness to assume this responsibility in a senior role.
• Active, hands-on use of AI and automation tools to strategically structure and continuously improve sales processes, paired with a genuine interest in driving process innovation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, a strong closing mindset, a structured approach to work, and a high level of reliability and professionalism.
• Mandarin as your native language, combined with business-fluent proficiency in English.

Why join us?

Because with us, sales means real impact. You are not just closing deals - you are shaping the future of our sales organization and directly influencing revenue, long-term client partnerships, and sustainable growth. As a trusted sparring partner to management and expert teams, you help set strategic direction, turn market intelligence into action, and build scalable, future-ready sales structures that will propel EUPD Group forward for years to come.