Senior Sales Manager – Power Derivatives

Location: London, Paris, Amsterdam or Germany; approximately 30% travel across Western and Central Europe. Flexible and remote working is supported.

Company

Nord Pool, part of hirify.global Group, operates European physical power and power derivatives markets, providing trading, clearing and settlement services that support the energy transition.

What you will do

• Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting and customer approach through negotiation, contracting and onboarding.
• Acquire customers and grow participation in power derivatives markets across Germany and wider Western and Central Europe.
• Manage existing client relationships and identify opportunities to increase engagement and expand the offering.
• Build relationships across utilities, energy traders, banks, commodity houses, proprietary trading firms, brokers, TSOs, DSOs, regulators and other market participants.
• Represent Nord Pool at industry conferences, trade fairs and customer events.
• Translate customer requirements and market trends into product development, commercial growth and Central European market-entry strategy, collaborating with Operations, Customer Service, Product Management and Market Operations.

Requirements

• Degree in business, economics, engineering, energy or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in sales, business development or client relationship management within energy or financial markets.
• Strong knowledge of European power markets, with ideally direct experience in power derivatives, futures or other financial energy products.
• Established network within the European energy trading community; relationships with potential customers in Germany and/or Central Europe are advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage the full commercial sales cycle from prospecting and relationship development through negotiation and closing.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and turn market insight into business growth.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills, including credibility with senior decision-makers.
• Fluency in English required.
• Independent, structured and analytical approach with energy, ambition, curiosity and a collaborative mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills across different cultures and organisations, proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems quickly.

Nice to have

• Additional European languages.

Culture & Benefits

• Work at the centre of European energy transition and power markets.
• International environment with short communication lines and a collaborative culture.
• Modern technology supporting flexible and remote working.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Attractive compensation package including base salary and performance-related bonus.
• Approximately 30% travel is expected, primarily across Western and Central Europe.