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How to Apply for BESS Business Development Manager - Germany

at FlexGen

🏢 About FlexGen

FlexGen stands out as a software-first energy storage company that combines advanced technology with flexible solutions to reduce environmental impact. Unlike traditional hardware-focused competitors, FlexGen's proprietary HybridOS software platform enables intelligent energy management and optimization, making it a leader in the rapidly evolving BESS market. Working here means contributing to cutting-edge technology that's transforming how energy grids operate while addressing climate change.

About This Role

As BESS Business Development Manager for Germany, you'll be responsible for originating and closing utility-scale battery storage project sales across the German market, which is experiencing rapid growth in renewable energy integration. This role involves cultivating relationships with key players like utilities, power producers, and investment funds while developing commercial and technical solutions tailored to Germany's specific energy landscape. Your work will directly drive FlexGen's expansion in one of Europe's most important energy markets.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning virtual meetings with potential clients like German utilities to discuss their storage needs, followed by analyzing project opportunities using market data. Afternoons could include preparing technical-commercial proposals for specific BESS projects or traveling to meet with developers at potential project sites across Germany. You'd regularly collaborate with FlexGen's technical teams in the US to tailor solutions for German grid requirements.

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🎯 Who FlexGen Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years experience with at least 2 years in BESS/energy storage sales or business development, specifically with utility-scale projects in Germany
  • Possesses technical understanding of battery storage systems, renewable energy integration, and grid operations, ideally with an engineering background
  • Demonstrates established relationships with German utilities, power producers, developers, or investment funds in the energy sector
  • Is fluent in business German and understands Germany's specific energy market regulations, incentives, and grid challenges

📝 Tips for Applying to FlexGen

1

Quantify your BESS project experience - specify MW capacity of projects you've developed or sold, and mention specific German market projects if applicable

2

Highlight your understanding of Germany's energy transition (Energiewende) and how BESS addresses grid stability challenges with increasing renewable penetration

3

Demonstrate knowledge of FlexGen's HybridOS software platform and how it differentiates from competitors' hardware-focused solutions

4

Emphasize your existing network within Germany's energy sector, naming specific companies or contacts where appropriate

5

Address the 60% travel requirement by showing experience managing a territory and visiting project sites across Germany

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with utility-scale BESS projects in the German market, including any regulatory knowledge', 'How your technical background (engineering preferred) enables you to develop commercial solutions for complex energy storage projects', 'Your established relationships with key German market players mentioned in the job description', "Why FlexGen's software-first approach appeals to you compared to traditional energy storage companies"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → FlexGen's specific projects and case studies, particularly any European deployments
  • → Germany's current energy storage market: key players, recent tenders, regulatory framework, and growth projections
  • → FlexGen's HybridOS platform capabilities and how it compares to competitors like Fluence, Wartsila, or Tesla
  • → Recent German energy policy developments affecting BESS, such as grid fee structures or capacity market mechanisms

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your experience developing or selling a specific utility-scale BESS project in Germany
2 How would you approach building relationships with German utilities who may be new to large-scale battery storage?
3 What do you see as the biggest challenges for BESS adoption in Germany's current energy market?
4 How would you explain the value of FlexGen's HybridOS software to a potential customer used to traditional hardware solutions?
5 Describe your strategy for identifying and originating new BESS project opportunities across different German regions
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only residential or small commercial energy storage experience when the role specifically requires utility-scale
  • Failing to demonstrate specific knowledge of the German energy market and regulatory environment
  • Presenting as purely a salesperson without the technical understanding needed for complex BESS solutions

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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