On-site
SaaS
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🇩🇪 German
About this role
About UsAt Gridcog, we’re on a mission to accelerate investment in the clean energy transition.
We are a SaaS start-up of energy nerds building the best project modelling software, so our users can make intelligent energy decisions.Who we’re looking forOur software enables professionals in renewable energy to make informed investments into energy projects that deliver economic and environmental value.
Our clients include many of the world’s leading Developers, IPPs, Consultants and Energy Majors.
We already have a strong presence with a small team in Berlin and a number of clients in the German market including Octopus Energy Generation, Shell, Suncatcher, Meteocontrol, Greenvolt, MaxSolar and Hep Energy.As our first business development team member in Berlin, you will help grow our presence with Project Developers in Germany, at both utility (front-of-the-meter) and distribution (behind-the-meter) scale.
Gridcog is experiencing strong growth in this client sector, driven by increasing project complexity, due to co-location, flexible connection agreements, data center development and important regulatory changes that require advanced modelling software including MiSpeL and AgNes.You will be able to quickly build rapport with our clients and prospects, empathise with their challenges (modelling complex energy projects) and demonstrate how Gridcog’s software solution will help.
You will own new business growth targets for Gridcog in Germany and Central Europe, delivering on a pre-agreed quarterly sales target.You’ll also have a passion for the Gridcog mission, be a self-starter who is happy to work at pace in a fast growing startup, and enjoy collaborating with your colleagues globally. If this sounds like you, please read on!
What you’ll do as part of our teamContribute to Gridcog’s growth by winning new Project Developer accounts in Germany and Central Europe, in line with agreed company and individual targets. This includes managing and qualifying a pipeline of oppo
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Outbound-Heavy
Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Vertical-Specific
Focused on a single industry vertical
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Sales Rep
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.
The German market values structured sales processes and typically offers strong base salaries alongside performance incentives.
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