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Technical Presales Manager BESS – Italy (d/f/m)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Physics, Power Systems, or a related technical field
  • Typically, 3-7 years of experience in the PV and/or energy storage industry
  • Proven experience in BESS technical support, system design, or pre-sales engineering
  • Italian language proficiency (C1 level) required; English language proficiency required (C1 level)

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical pre-sales support for BESS products, including customer communication, technical clarification, and solution presentations in collaboration with Sales
  • Design and configure BESS solutions, including product selection, system sizing, technical preparation, yield simulations, and cost-related inputs for quotations
  • Participate in tender and bidding processes; prepare and review technical bid documents
  • Support technical evaluations of customer requirements, grid standards, and project feasibility

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management

About the company

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JA Solar

Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing

Founded in 2005, JA Solar is a manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products. With multiple manufacturing bases and 13 sales subsidiaries around the world, the company’s business covers silicon wafers, cells, modules and PV power stations. JA Solar products are available in 165 countries and regions and are used extensively in ground-mounted power plants, commercial & industrial rooftop PV systems and residential rooftop PV systems. By the end of Q3 2023, the cumulative shipment of JA Solar reached 166GW. With its advantages of continuous technological innovation, sound financial performance, and well-established global sales and service networks, JA Solar has been well received and highly recognized by customers from home and abroad. The company has been listed on Fortune China 500 and Global Top 500 New Energy Enterprises for several consecutive years.

Company details

IndustryRenewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
Company size10001

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Job Title 
Technical Presales Manager BESS – Italy 
 
Position, Location, Department 
Full-time | Italy | Technical Europe 
 
Position Summary 
The Technical Presales Manager BESS is responsible for providing technical pre-sales support for energy storage system solutions across Italy. In this role, you support sales teams by delivering technical expertise, solution design, bid support, and customer-facing presentations for utility-scale and C&I BESS projects. 
In addition, you contribute to product management activities by supporting product certifications, monitoring market and technology developments, and ensuring technical compatibility of energy storage solutions within the European market environment. 
 
Reporting Line 
Reports to the Head of Technical Europe 
 
Major Responsibilities 
Technical Presales Support 
  • Provide technical pre-sales support for BESS products, including customer communication, technical clarification, and solution presentations in collaboration with Sales
  • Design and configure BESS solutions, including product selection, system sizing, technical preparation, yield simulations, and cost-related inputs for quotations
  • Participate in tender and bidding processes; prepare and review technical bid documents
  • Support technical contract negotiations and drafting of technical specifications and technical agreements for BESS projects
  • Provide daily technical support to customers and internal Sales teams on BESS product and system-related topics
  • Support technical evaluations of customer requirements, grid standards, and project feasibility
  • Act as a technical interface between Sales, HQ technical teams, and customers to ensure accurate and timely technical communication
  • Deliver internal and external technical training sessions for BESS products and solutions, including system simulations and technical presentations
  • Represent the company in technical meetings, customer discussions, and project-related communications as required
  • Perform additional technical tasks or project support as assigned by leadership
Product Management 
  • Support product certification activities in relevant European markets, including coordination of technical documentation and compliance requirements
  • Monitor customer requirements, market developments, and technology trends related to energy storage systems and provide structured feedback to product management and leadership
  • Collaborate with component manufacturers and internal teams to ensure compatibility of BESS systems with external components and system interfaces
  • Maintain awareness of competitor products, product roadmaps, and technical developments to support product positioning and technical decision-making
  • Represent the company in technical product presentations, webinars, trade shows, and industry events as required
  • Support the continuous improvement of technical documentation, solution templates, and product-related processes
Performance Indicators 
  • Bid win support rate / technical contribution to successful tenders
  • Turnaround time for technical proposals and configurations
  • Number and quality of technical trainings delivered
  • Reduction in technical clarification cycles or bid revisions
  • Technical accuracy and compliance of system configurations and documentation
  • Stakeholder feedback from Sales and customers
  • Customer satisfaction with technical support and solution quality

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Required Qualifications 
  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Physics, Power Systems, or a related technical field
  • Typically, 3-7 years of experience in the PV and/or energy storage industry
  • Proven experience in BESS technical support, system design, or pre-sales engineering
  • Strong understanding of energy storage systems, grid requirements, and customer technical expectations
  • Experience supporting utility-scale or commercial energy storage projects is strongly preferred
  • Italian language proficiency (C1 level) required; English language proficiency required (C1 level)
Skills & Competencies 
  • Strong technical expertise in energy storage systems and solution design
  • Ability to translate customer requirements into practical technical solutions
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, including delivery of technical trainings and customer presentations
  • Structured, detail-oriented, and solution-focused working style
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment
  • Good understanding of system integration and technical compatibility requirements
Travel Requirement 
  • Regular travel across Italy as required
  • Occasional travel within Europe
  • Availability for customer site visits, technical trainings, and industry events

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