Sales Director DACH

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About Energy Exemplar</strong></p> <p>In an era where the world is rapidly advancing towards a cleaner future through decarbonization, Energy Exemplar’s mission lies in ‘Empowering Transformative Energy Decisions’. Founded in 1999 in Adelaide, Australia, our award-winning software portfolio encompassing the modeling and simulation platform PLEXOS®, Aurora, and Adapt2, is trusted by innovative organizations across the globe. Through our technology and people, we strive to enable stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain to revolutionize the energy ecosystem and to collaboratively plan and execute for a sustainable energy future with unprecedented clarity, speed, and innovation.&nbsp;</p> <p>Our impact is global and is being recognized across the industry. Some of our recent accolades include:</p> <ul> <li><em>SaaS Company of the Year (2025) – Global Business Tech Awards.</em></li> <li><em>Environmental Impact Award (2025) – E+E Leaders Awards.</em></li> <li><em>IPPAI (Independent Power Producers Association of India) Power Awards (2025) - Winners</em></li> <li><em>Finalist: Platts Global Energy Awards (2024) – Grid Edge category</em></li> <li><em>Finalist: Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards (2024) – Technologies of Change</em></li> <li><em>Top 50 Marketing Team (2024) – Voted by the public at the ICON Awards.</em></li> </ul> <p><strong>How We Work</strong></p> <p>Energy Exemplar is growing fast and that growth is driven by how we work. We trust our team to deliver great results from wherever they work best, whether that’s at home, in the office, or on the move.</p> <p>We’re a global team that values ownership, integrity, and innovation. You’ll be supported to balance work and life in a way that works for you, and empowered to take initiative, solve problems, and make an impact, regardless of your background, location, or role.</p> <p>Our four core values, Customer Success, One Global Team, Integrity &amp; Ownership, and Innovation Excellence aren’t just words. They show up in how we collaborate, how we solve, and how we grow together.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About the Position</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Energy Exemplar is looking for an ambitious enterprise sales professional who thrives on opening doors, building pipeline and winning new customers. Owning Germany, Austria and Switzerland, you will drive new-logo growth in a strategically important region, helping energy organisations make better decisions through market simulation, modelling and analytics.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Reporting to the Regional Sales Director, you will have ownership of your territory and the full sales cycle. From identifying your next target account to securing executive engagement and closing complex enterprise agreements, you will turn market opportunity into revenue. Your customers will include utilities, power producers,&nbsp; renewable developers and network operators facing some of the energy sector’s most significant commercial challenges.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This role requires a hunter who creates opportunities, challenging established thinking and earning a place at the decision making table. You will combine a clear territory strategy with consistent, hands-on prospecting, building your own pipeline and maintaining the momentum needed to win competitive deals.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Win new customers:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Take accountability for new-logo acquisition across DACH, consistently achieving or exceeding individual sales targets.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Build your own pipeline:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Proactively generate opportunities through targeted outbound prospecting, executive outreach, networking, referrals and industry events.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Own your territory:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Develop and execute a focused territory strategy, prioritising accounts, market segments and buying centres with the strongest growth potential.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Create demand:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Engage prospective customers, uncover unmet needs and establish a compelling reason to act.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Lead deals from first contact to close:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Own discovery, qualification, proposals, technical evaluations, commercial negotiations and contract signature.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Sell measurable business value:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Connect Energy Exemplar’s capabilities to customer priorities, quantify commercial impact and build business cases that secure investment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Build executive relationships:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Gain access to senior decision-makers, develop internal champions and build relationships across commercial, technical and procurement teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Drive deal momentum:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Establish clear next steps, navigate complex buying processes and address objections, competitive pressure and barriers to close.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Bring the right expertise into each opportunity:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Coordinate Solutions and technical specialists to deliver tailored demonstrations, trials and proof-of-value engagements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain sales discipline:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Apply structured qualification, keep opportunity plans and CRM records current, and deliver accurate forecasts.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Travel regularly across DACH to build relationships, develop opportunities and close business.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Candidate Requirements &amp; Qualifications</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A proven enterprise software sales hunter with a strong record of winning new logos and achieving or exceeding individual revenue targets.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated ability to build your own pipeline through proactive prospecting and convert opportunities into closed business.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience selling complex software, modelling, analytics or data solutions, ideally into the energy sector.</span><span data-ccp-props="