Sales Director, Energy Storage – Eastern Europe

About Pytes EnergyPytes Energy is a leading lithium-ion battery energy system provider headquartered in Shanghai, China. With over 20 years of experience in the lithium battery industry, we employ more than 1,000 people and operate four major production bases across Shanghai, Shandong, Vietnam, and Europe. Our energy storage business serves customers in over 80 countries across five continents, and we are recognized as a top-3 supplier of e-bike lithium battery packs in both Europe and the United States.With subsidiaries and branch offices in Germany, the Netherlands, North America, and Southeast Asia, Pytes Energy is committed to providing safe, efficient, and localized support to our global customers through dedicated local teams covering product, marketing, and technical services.About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Sales Director for the Eastern Europe region to lead and accelerate our energy storage business expansion. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for developing and executing the regional sales strategy, building key customer relationships, and driving revenue growth across residential, commercial & industrial (C&I), and utility-scale energy storage markets. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of the Eastern European energy storage landscape and a proven track record of closing large-scale projects.Key ResponsibilitiesSales Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement a comprehensive go-to-market strategy for energy storage products across the Eastern Europe region, including Poland, Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, and neighboring markets. Set and achieve annual revenue, profit, and market share targets.Market Development: Identify and capture new business opportunities in the BESS sector. Open doors and foster long-term partnerships with C-level executives, investors, developers, EPC contractors, utilities, and large industrial clients.Full Sales Cycle Management: Own the entire commercial lifecycle — from prospecting and lead qualification through solution design, proposal preparation, negotiation, contract execution, delivery coordination, and payment collection.Channel & Distribution Network: Build and manage a robust distribution and channel partner network across the region, including certified installers, resellers, and system integrators.Customer Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, including utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), renewable energy developers, and government entities.Market Intelligence: Monitor market developments, policies, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics across Eastern Europe. Provide timely feedback to headquarters on product requirements and market trends.Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, engineering, and operations teams to ensure solutions meet local grid compliance standards and customer requirements.Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing regional sales team as the business scales.RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's degree or above in Business Management, International Business, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related field.Experience: Minimum 8 years of sales experience in the new energy industry, with at least 3 years in a sales leadership role focused on energy storage (BESS) or renewable energy in the European market. Experience in the Eastern European region is strongly preferred.Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the energy storage value chain (cells, PCS, EMS, BMS) and mainstream business models. Familiarity with European energy storage certification standards (IEC 62619, UL 9540, UN 38.3, etc.).Market Expertise: Strong knowledge of the residential PV and energy storage landscape in Eastern Europe. Existing relationships with BESS developers, utilities, EPC contractors, and IPPs are highly desirable.Language Skills: Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in an Eastern European language (Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Czech, etc.) is a significant advantage. Mandarin Chinese is a plus.Personal Attributes: Results-driven, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial. Ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating effectively with a globally distributed team. Willingness to travel extensively across the region.