Sales Manager (Energy/SaaS)

Location: Remote (EU) with up to 20% travel to DACH-based customers required.

Company

hirify.global is a climate tech startup spun out of ETH Zurich, providing an AI-powered intelligence platform that enables utilities to design and scale smart, data-driven energy products.

What you will do

• Acquire new utility customers across the DACH region and own the full sales cycle from identification to closing.
• Build a reliable pipeline through systematic outreach to energy suppliers and follow-up on inbound leads.
• Develop compelling proposals and business cases for commercial, technical, and executive stakeholders.
• Guide multi-stakeholder decision processes within utility companies.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade fairs, and customer meetings.
• Document pipeline activities in the CRM to ensure reliable forecasting.

Requirements

• Fluent German and English required.
• Substantial track record in B2B sales or business development within the energy industry.
• Well-founded knowledge of the energy market, including distribution system operators and smart meter rollouts.
• Established network in the DACH energy sector or a clear strategy to build one.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, economics, or energy-related studies.
• Ability to travel up to 20% within the DACH region.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with fixed and variable components plus an equity package.
• Remote-first culture with flexible working hours and location.
• Provision of a new MacBook, learning budget, and sports membership.
• Collaborative environment using a virtual office for interactive team work.
• Opportunity to work on impactful technology for the energy transition.