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Sales Manager - Austria - E-Mobility (m/f/d)

Role overview

Summary

This role focuses on driving commercial growth for vaylens in Austria's e-mobility sector. You will engage with utilities and municipal companies to promote software solutions, while collaborating with various teams to enhance customer value.

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of experience in B2B, SaaS, or solution sales, ideally in e-mobility, energy, or software.
  • Proactive and commercially sharp sales driver motivated by winning new customers.
  • Ability to navigate complex sales cycles and build trust with stakeholders.
  • Strong communication skills and experience managing a pipeline in Salesforce.
  • Native-level German and strong English language skills.

Responsibilities

  • Drive commercial growth in Austria by expanding the e-mobility ecosystem.
  • Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing and account development.
  • Position vaylens backend as the preferred software solution for utilities and Stadtwerke.
  • Maintain a well-organized pipeline using CRM tools and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Sales
  • Relationship Management
  • Negotiation
  • Communication

About the company

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KOSTAL Group

  • Automotive Manufacturing
  • Large
  • 10,001+
We are KOSTAL Group, a global, independent family-owned company based in Germany which develops and manufactures technologically complex electronic and mechatronic products. We employ approximately 20.000 people at 46 locations in 21 countries, offering flexible, knowledgeable and customer-focused service. The KOSTAL Group is divided into different Business Divisions: Automotive Electrical Systems, Industrial Electronics, Connectors and Test Technology (SOMA): The division KOSTAL Automotive Electrical Systems is responsible for the development, production and distribution of components, modules and systems for the electrical, electronic and mechatronic technology in car bodies. The Industrial Electronics division, develops innovative products for renewable energy generation and efficient energy use. KOSTAL Connectors operates all over the world to develop, manufacture and distribute innovative connector systems for automotive and industrial applications. Test Technology (SOMA) develops, manufactures and distributes test and automation systems for specific industries and products. Impressum / Legal notice: https://www.kostal.com/en-gb/impressum

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Job description

Company Description

vaylens develops innovative software and SaaS solutions for the marketing and management of charging stations for electric vehicles. The company supports operators in the management, control and monitoring of their charging infrastructures and offers technical support and training to ensure that customers get the most out of the vaylens products. vaylens is based in Dortmund and part of the KOSTAL Group. For more information, visit: vaylens.com

Job Description

  • Take ownership of driving commercial growth in Austria by expanding our footprint in the e-mobility ecosystem.
  • Own the full sales cycle — from identifying and approaching the right prospects to negotiating, closing, and developing accounts further.
  • Position vaylens backend as the go-to software solution for utilities and Stadtwerke looking to operate and scale charging infrastructure efficiently.
  • Build strong relationships with decision-makers and turn market potential into revenue through smart hunting, upselling, and cross-selling.
  • Keep your pipeline moving, your forecast reliable, and work closely with product, marketing, finance, and customer success to win deals and create long-term customer value.
  • Maintain a well-organized pipeline using CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce), keeping all activities and touchpoints well-documented.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as Product, Marketing, Customer Success, and Finance to deliver tailored solutions and customer value in Austria.

Qualifications

  • You bring 3–5 years of experience in B2B, SaaS, or solution sales, ideally in e-mobility, energy, charging infrastructure, or software.
  • You are a true sales driver: proactive, commercially sharp, confident in prospecting, and motivated by winning new customers and closing deals.
  • You know how to navigate complex sales cycles and build trust with different stakeholders — from operational contacts to senior decision-makers in utilities and municipal companies.
  • You combine a hands-on mentality with strong communication skills and know how to manage your pipeline professionally in tools like Salesforce.
  • You speak native-level German as well as strong English.

Additional Information

  • A purpose-driven company driving Europe’s transition toward electric mobility
  • Passionate colleagues with a hands-on mentality
  • A safe and future-oriented workplace as part of the Kostal group
  • Flexible working hours and location
  • Great opportunities for career growth
  • Extras like gym or yoga class memberships, e-bike subscriptions, etc

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