Job title: Sales Director - EMEALocation: LondonTeam: CommercialBase Salary: £130,000 - £180,000 + uncapped commission (OTE 100%)Reporting To: Chief Commercial Officer This role is based in London and requires existing right to work in the UK.  At this time, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. We are committed to building a diverse, global team and our sponsorship policy is evaluated on a role-by-role basis. We encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site to stay informed about future opportunities where we are able to offer visa sponsorship.Kaluza is the Energy Intelligence Platform, turning energy complexity into seamless coordination. We help energy companies overcome today's challenges while accelerating the shift to a clean, electrified future. Our platform orchestrates millions of real-time decisions across homes, devices, markets and grids. By combining predictive algorithms with human-centred design, Kaluza makes clean energy dependable, affordable and adaptive to everyday life. With teams across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, and a joint venture with Mitsubishi Corporation in Japan, we power leading companies including OVO, AGL and ENGIE, as well as innovators like Volvo and Volkswagen.Where in the world of Kaluza will I be working? You’ll be playing a key role in the Kaluza’s Sales function enabling Kaluza to break new ground and lead in the global market. Your main focus will be the EMEA region but there is the potential to expand your activity into additional markets to reach a broader pool of clients.In this role you’ll be working across both Kaluza platforms: Retail Energy Platform &amp; Flex.  Our platforms are shaping the future: A distributed, consumer-centric, dynamic energy system that will be the nervous system connecting energy retailers, grid / network operators and consumers to provide clean, affordable energy for everyone. We are creating the tools to help consumers unlock the full benefits of renewable energy by enabling a seamless connection between the customer and the grid. At Kaluza, you’ll be joining a growing team of 450+ people and you can have every confidence that when you're doing well, you're also doing good. The work we do will enable our society to meet the challenge of bringing electric vehicles and connected homes to market, and we’re doing that by building unique technology to enable market-leading customer propositions like Vehicle to Grid and Drive Anytime Energy Plan through our energy retailer partners. With 2 million live meter points already on our Energy Retail Platform, our mission to accelerate an affordable and resilient energy transition is well underwayWhat will I be doingYou’ll be part of a high performing sales team and take the lead on developing relationships with the largest energy businesses in EMEA and beyond. You will build client relationships from an early stage; forming a strong understanding of their business and identifying their needs. You’ll work with the Kaluza teams to design solutions that provide a compelling case to adopt Kaluza’s technology and consider how best to package and position that solution. You’ll also take the lead on coordinating the Kaluza team ahead of all key client interactions preparing and through the completion of any formal selection processes. And finally guide the client through the final engagement stages through to contracting. Our clients' needs and our solutions can be highly complex. You will be supported by the wider commercial team of marketing and policy experts, solutions architects, partnership managers and in-life client executives.  As a Director you will also play a key role in our commercial strategy, helping to identify new business opportunities, inform our product development roadmap and business planning. Should leadership of a team be an important factor for you, you will also have the opportunity to lead, coordinate and develop a team of Sales leads, all working towards the goal of growing Kaluza’s client base.Some example activities include;<ul><li>Identifying new clients opportunities and proactively initiating conversations with key stakeholders</li><li>Building a strong understanding of a potential clients current and future needs and objectives; and sharing a compelling narrative around how Kaluza can support these </li><li>Coordinating activity within Kaluza related to a potential client - from tender responses to preparing for key pitches </li><li>Closing significant deals; including contract and pricing negotiation</li><li>Working with key partners in our ecosystem to help identify potential clients and also when creating proposals for specific clients</li><li>Attending key industry events to build Kaluza awareness and engage with potential buyers</li><li>In time, building and leading an experienced and high performing sales team</li></ul> About YouYou are a "Player-Coach" who thrives in fast-paced, scaling environments. You have the strategic depth to sit at the executive table and the grit to roll your sleeves up and get into the weeds of a complex enterprise sale when it matters most.Ideally you’ll have/be:<ul><li>Significant experience in enterprise software business development, SaaS, consulting, relevant industry or start-up environment</li><li>Experience within the energy industry and knowledge of this market</li><li>Led significant size, complex deals through long sales cycles</li><li>Proven ability to land multi-million dollar deals (ideally $10mil and above)</li><li>Experience of spending time and creating meaningful relationships with senior client teams.  </li><li>Comfortable travelling around the globe on a frequent basis.</li></ul>Where you'll work We offer flexible working, with an expectation of 3 days a week in the office. This gives us the best of both: real time together to collaborate and build relationships, with the flexibility to work in the way that suits you best the rest of the week.Kaluza ValuesHere at Kaluza we have five core values that guide us as a business: Play to win, Solve the real problem, Build trust every day, Own the outcome, Go further together.From us you’ll get<ul><li>Pension Scheme</li><li>Discretionary Bonus Scheme</li><li>Private Medical Insurance + Virtual GP</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Access to Furthr - a Climate Action app</li><li>Free Mortgage Advice and Eye Tests</li><li>Perks at Work - access to thousands of retail discounts</li><li>5% Flex Fund - to spend on the benefits you want most</li><li>26 days holiday</li><li>Flexible Bank Holidays - Giving you an additional 8 days which you can choose to take whenever you like</li><li>With no qualifying service periods, including up to 26 weeks full pay for primary caregivers and 4 weeks full pay for secondary caregivers when welcoming a new addition to your family</li><li>Personal Learning Budget - Upskill, learn and grow!</li><li>Home Office Budget</li><li>And more!</li></ul>We want the best peopleWe’re keen to meet people from all walks of life — our view is that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We want to build teams which represent a variety of experiences, perspectives and skills, and we recognise talent on the basis of merit and potential.We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they tick every box. But if you're excited about joining us and think you have some of what we're looking for, even if you're not 100% sure, we'd still love to hear from you.Find out more about working in <a href="http://kaluza.com">Kaluza</a> on our <a href="https://kaluza-dev.webflow.io/careers">careers page</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/kaluza/">LinkedIn</a>. You can also find our Applicant Data Protection Policy <a href="https://www.kaluza.com/applicant-data-protection-notice">here</a>.

Kaluza is the intelligent energy platform enabling the world&rsquo;s largest energy companies to lead the way in the energy transition. From revolutionising energy retail operations to smart electric vehicle charging, our software is empowering energy suppliers to deliver market-leading experiences for their customers and drive decarbonisation.&nbsp;
Launching in 2019, we&rsquo;ve grown rapidly to over 400 employees across the UK, Portugal and the US. We pride ourselves on technical excellence and building a platform that has a real, positive impact in a fast-evolving industry.&nbsp;
We&rsquo;re on the lookout for talented problem solvers, who are determined to make a difference to the world. Sound like you? Find out more about life at Kaluza&nbsp;<a class="body-text-link hyperlink" href="https://careers.kaluza.com/life-at-kaluza">here</a>.

Sales Director - EMEA

Job title: Sales Director - EMEALocation: LondonTeam: CommercialBase Salary: £130,000 - £180,000 + uncapped commission (OTE 100%)Reporting To: Chief Commercial Officer This role is based in London and requires existing right to work in the UK.  At this time, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. We are committed to building a diverse, global team and our sponsorship policy is evaluated on a role-by-role basis. We encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site to stay informed about future opportunities where we are able to offer visa sponsorship.Kaluza is the Energy Intelligence Platform, turning energy complexity into seamless coordination. We help energy companies overcome today's challenges while accelerating the shift to a clean, electrified future. Our platform orchestrates millions of real-time decisions across homes, devices, markets and grids. By combining predictive algorithms with human-centred design, Kaluza makes clean energy dependable, affordable and adaptive to everyday life. With teams across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, and a joint venture with Mitsubishi Corporation in Japan, we power leading companies including OVO, AGL and ENGIE, as well as innovators like Volvo and Volkswagen.Where in the world of Kaluza will I be working? You’ll be playing a key role in the Kaluza’s Sales function enabling Kaluza to break new ground and lead in the global market. Your main focus will be the EMEA region but there is the potential to expand your activity into additional markets to reach a broader pool of clients.In this role you’ll be working across both Kaluza platforms: Retail Energy Platform &amp; Flex.  Our platforms are shaping the future: A distributed, consumer-centric, dynamic energy system that will be the nervous system connecting energy retailers, grid / network operators and consumers to provide clean, affordable energy for everyone. We are creating the tools to help consumers unlock the full benefits of renewable energy by enabling a seamless connection between the customer and the grid. At Kaluza, you’ll be joining a growing team of 450+ people and you can have every confidence that when you're doing well, you're also doing good. The work we do will enable our society to meet the challenge of bringing electric vehicles and connected homes to market, and we’re doing that by building unique technology to enable market-leading customer propositions like Vehicle to Grid and Drive Anytime Energy Plan through our energy retailer partners. With 2 million live meter points already on our Energy Retail Platform, our mission to accelerate an affordable and resilient energy transition is well underwayWhat will I be doingYou’ll be part of a high performing sales team and take the lead on developing relationships with the largest energy businesses in EMEA and beyond. You will build client relationships from an early stage; forming a strong understanding of their business and identifying their needs. You’ll work with the Kaluza teams to design solutions that provide a compelling case to adopt Kaluza’s technology and consider how best to package and position that solution. You’ll also take the lead on coordinating the Kaluza team ahead of all key client interactions preparing and through the completion of any formal selection processes. And finally guide the client through the final engagement stages through to contracting. Our clients' needs and our solutions can be highly complex. You will be supported by the wider commercial team of marketing and policy experts, solutions architects, partnership managers and in-life client executives.  As a Director you will also play a key role in our commercial strategy, helping to identify new business opportunities, inform our product development roadmap and business planning. Should leadership of a team be an important factor for you, you will also have the opportunity to lead, coordinate and develop a team of Sales leads, all working towards the goal of growing Kaluza’s client base.Some example activities include;<ul><li>Identifying new clients opportunities and proactively initiating conversations with key stakeholders</li><li>Building a strong understanding of a potential clients current and future needs and objectives; and sharing a compelling narrative around how Kaluza can support these </li><li>Coordinating activity within Kaluza related to a potential client - from tender responses to preparing for key pitches </li><li>Closing significant deals; including contract and pricing negotiation</li><li>Working with key partners in our ecosystem to help identify potential clients and also when creating proposals for specific clients</li><li>Attending key industry events to build Kaluza awareness and engage with potential buyers</li><li>In time, building and leading an experienced and high performing sales team</li></ul> About YouYou are a "Player-Coach" who thrives in fast-paced, scaling environments. You have the strategic depth to sit at the executive table and the grit to roll your sleeves up and get into the weeds of a complex enterprise sale when it matters most.Ideally you’ll have/be:<ul><li>Significant experience in enterprise software business development, SaaS, consulting, relevant industry or start-up environment</li><li>Experience within the energy industry and knowledge of this market</li><li>Led significant size, complex deals through long sales cycles</li><li>Proven ability to land multi-million dollar deals (ideally $10mil and above)</li><li>Experience of spending time and creating meaningful relationships with senior client teams.  </li><li>Comfortable travelling around the globe on a frequent basis.</li></ul>Where you'll work We offer flexible working, with an expectation of 3 days a week in the office. This gives us the best of both: real time together to collaborate and build relationships, with the flexibility to work in the way that suits you best the rest of the week.Kaluza ValuesHere at Kaluza we have five core values that guide us as a business: Play to win, Solve the real problem, Build trust every day, Own the outcome, Go further together.From us you’ll get<ul><li>Pension Scheme</li><li>Discretionary Bonus Scheme</li><li>Private Medical Insurance + Virtual GP</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Access to Furthr - a Climate Action app</li><li>Free Mortgage Advice and Eye Tests</li><li>Perks at Work - access to thousands of retail discounts</li><li>5% Flex Fund - to spend on the benefits you want most</li><li>26 days holiday</li><li>Flexible Bank Holidays - Giving you an additional 8 days which you can choose to take whenever you like</li><li>With no qualifying service periods, including up to 26 weeks full pay for primary caregivers and 4 weeks full pay for secondary caregivers when welcoming a new addition to your family</li><li>Personal Learning Budget - Upskill, learn and grow!</li><li>Home Office Budget</li><li>And more!</li></ul>We want the best peopleWe’re keen to meet people from all walks of life — our view is that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We want to build teams which represent a variety of experiences, perspectives and skills, and we recognise talent on the basis of merit and potential.We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they tick every box. But if you're excited about joining us and think you have some of what we're looking for, even if you're not 100% sure, we'd still love to hear from you.Find out more about working in <a href="http://kaluza.com">Kaluza</a> on our <a href="https://kaluza-dev.webflow.io/careers">careers page</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/kaluza/">LinkedIn</a>. You can also find our Applicant Data Protection Policy <a href="https://www.kaluza.com/applicant-data-protection-notice">here</a>.

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