Sales Lead - Flexibility in London

Sales Lead - Flexibility in London

London Full-Time 50000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Kraken Digital Asset Exchange

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive new business in the energy sector and close deals with utilities and asset owners.
  • Company: Join a dynamic team focused on decarbonising the grid and making a global impact.
  • Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Work in a fast-paced environment with excellent career advancement opportunities.
  • Why this job: Be part of a mission to transform the energy landscape and make a real difference.
  • Qualifications: Experience in business development within the energy or tech sectors is essential.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.

Where you'll fit in

You will join a dynamic and collaborative team of energy enthusiasts committed to decarbonising the grid.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to the flex strategy and directly impact the success of our global mission.

About the Role

As we enter the stage of rapid commercialisation and customer account growth we are now looking for an exceptional person to increase our European new business presence and pipeline (utilities and asset owners).

You will be taking on responsibility for generating, nurturing and closing deals across the region.

You will be empowered to help at every level of our organisation; working collaboratively with our senior leadership and management teams, and across our business development, delivery and technical teams to design and deliver customer oriented propositions that exponentially grow our client base and market share.

  • What you’ll own
  • Proactively identify and originate new business opportunities within the flexibility sector targeting utilities and asset owners.
  • Build and manage a robust commercial pipeline, ensuring a steady flow of opportunities that align with company growth targets.
  • Lead the end-to-end sales cycle, from initial outreach and qualification to contract negotiation and closing.
  • Develop and deliver excellent in person and remote pitches, which have a clearly defined value proposition and show an in depth understanding of our solution, power markets and how we solve customer needs.
  • Identify and develop valuable key stakeholder relationships with potential customers, and in turn, influence the decision‑making process.
  • Work with management and executive teams to develop our customer proposition, ensuring value creation for the business and outstanding satisfaction for the customer.
  • Take existing pricing models and tailor them based on your understanding of the prospect’s needs to create optimal commercial proposals.
  • Work closely with legal and commercial teams to draft and finalise agreements, ensuring favourable terms and risk mitigation.
  • Stay abreast of regulatory developments, market trends, and competitive dynamics in the residential energy space.
  • Translate market insights into actionable feedback for the Product and Engineering teams to influence the development of our residential flex offerings.
  • Represent the company at industry events and forums to enhance brand visibility and stay connected with key market influencers.
  • Leverage deep industry knowledge to navigate the complex OEM landscape, specifically focusing on software‑side integrations with EV, HVAC, and battery storage manufacturers.

What you bring to the party

  • Extensive experience in business development, commercial roles, or strategic account management within the energy industry or a related technology field.
  • Proven experience as a Saa S Sales Lead within the energy sector, with a strong track record of selling into integrated utilities, data centres, and/or energy flexibility orchestration environments.
  • Strong understanding of energy flexibility, grid services, and the residential energy transition landscape.
  • Demonstrated ability to close complex commercial deals and manage multi‑stakeholder relationships.
  • Highly analytical with the ability to understand and communicate technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with a high degree of autonomy and the ability to thrive in a rapidly evolving market.
  • Professional proficiency in English and at least one additional European language.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute.

We consider all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Sales Lead - Flexibility in London employer: Kraken Digital Asset Exchange

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We think you need these skills to ace Sales Lead - Flexibility in London

Business Development
Sales Cycle Management
Contract Negotiation
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Energy Flexibility Knowledge
Grid Services Understanding
SaaS Sales Experience