Technical Sales Manager
Siemens Gamesa

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Siemens Gamesa has a vision for renewable energy: we believe in the power of nature and technology. Help us to be ready to face the energy challenges of tomorrow and make a green footprint - join us in creating a better future for our planet. With a worldwide installed capacity of 75 GW, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has a presence in more than 90 countries and a team of 24,000 employees worldwide. Its end-to-end value chain presence encompasses onshore and offshores wind turbines design, manufacturing, installation as well as cutting-edge service solutions.

Position Overview:

• As a Technical Sales Manager you will be accountable for the technical scope (excluding logistics and installation) of offshore wind farm projects during the sales phase.
  
• The Technical Sales department has 13 different nationalities and office hubs in Boston (US), The Hague (NL), Vejle (DK), Hamburg (DE), Warsaw (PL) and Taipei (TW). Being a team member of Technical Sales, you will be part a group that has great emphasis on comradery and teamwork. You will be part of an environment where whenever someone asks for help, several hands will be raised, offering support. As a TSM you will be working with some of the offshore wind industry's leading experts with whom you will be finding solutions that pave the way for the renewable energy transition.
  
• Travel may be required up to 20% .
  
• Relocation may be offered for this role should it be necessary.
  

Responsibilities:

As a Technical Sales Manager you will be accountable for the technical scope (excluding logistics and installation) of offshore wind farm projects during the sales phase. In detail:

• You will lead the technical sales project team from bid preparation and submission; to contract negotiation and signing; and finally, project handover
  
• You will take the lead in defining and developing the best technical solutions in co-operation with clients, the sales team and in-house experts
  
• You will lead the negotiations of the technical requirements and specifications of Turbine Supply Agreements assisted by the technical sales project team
  
• You will establish a solid planning of your sales projects including plans for Design, bid preparation (Tenders) and Technical Due Diligences
  
• You will drive the internal technical review of client's tender material and final contracts incl. defining technical risks and deviations
  
• You are accountable for providing the cost input for the technical solutions to the sales calculations including SCADA and tower quotations, features and options
  
• You will report the project status to the Sales Project Manager as well as ensure alignment across the relevant organizational entities (such as Product Management, Engineering and Technology Development) that provide assistance to your projects
  

Required Knowledge, Education, Experience and Skills:

We're looking for a highly motived people person who is keen on working with the cutting edge of renewable energy. Having an interest in wind turbine technology, thriving in multinational environments, and having strong project management skills are key elements of achieving success in the role as a technical sales manager. The ideal candidate should:

• Have excellent practical and people management skills, strong communication skills and have the ability interface with numerous parties
  
• Hold a B.Sc. (preferably a M.Sc) within Engineering (or similar) coupled with a good business acumen
  
• Have gained several years of experience within the Wind Turbine industry preferably with experience from R&D, project management or sales
  
• Have an understanding of the offshore environment in relation to large construction projects
  
• Be experienced in contract negotiations, preferably for wind energy or large construction projects
  
• Keep a holistic overview of your project(s), without missing the important details
  
• Be, as a person, outgoing and proactive, and you possess the ability to work both independently and in teams
  
• Be fluent in English, both orally and in writing
  
• Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States.
  
• Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
  

In case you have acquired your skills in alternative ways your application is just as well appreciated.

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