Head of Business Development/Sales

About Solartank

Solartank provides transparent and traceable solutions for drivers to power their cars with renewable energy and further promote its expansion.

Our goal is to make the charging experiences for electric car owners simple and painless – with the use of renewable energy and transparent price models.

For this, we are developing and introducing a new mobile application and eV charging services, plus further innovative products and services for eMobility.

We are an early stage start-up with high ambitions and a motivated team, looking for a new and hands-on, competent and innovative individual, to become our Head of Sales and Business Development.

Our vision is to become one of the leading service providers in Europe for eco-friendly mobility.

Responsibilities

Your primary focus will initially be with helping to introduce our new application in the market, simultaneously building the brand and public brand awareness. You will be responsible for
- Development and accompany a solid, fast and successful market entry strategy
- Fundraising and representation of brand
- identify and manage the regulatory challenges arising from
launching a new mobile application in app stores
- creating and managing our customer base, plus identifying new potential customer segments (B2C and B2B2C)
-support in the set up and managing trade with energy certificates
- identify new potential trends and services in the electric automotive industry
- support and accompany our brand during incorporation
qualifications

You hold at least a bachelor's degree in business economics and / or marketing and at least 5+ years of relevant working experience related to renewable energy, energy trading, grid service providers or the automotive industry. You have gained solid experience in business (strategy) development, sales, finance, and perhaps even in IT consulting. In addition:

- You have worked in a technology startup, preferably in the field of
application development (Mobile Apps, Web Applications, SaaS, and
were part of successfully accompanying the market entry there.
- You do not shy away from acquisition, involving your extensive
professional network.
- You are able to recognise unknown and complex interrelationships
and trends in this fast-moving market and to acquire and network
relevant market knowledge.
- Additionally, you have knowledge in IT or at least an affinity for our
business related topics.
- You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in
English and perhaps also in german.

If you also have knowledge of the automotive industry or electromobility, we should definitely get to know each other.

What we offer

You will have the unique opportunity to help create, build and successfull bring our product(s) to market. Our company has yet to be incorporated, so you will have the opportunity to help shape things from the beginning and leave a long-lasting impact. Workhours and location are for the moment flexible, commitment and reliability however a must. You will be part of the management board and initially receive company shares.
Do you share our desire to help co-determine a transformative shift for a sustainable and “greener” future ?