European Sales Director - EV Charging

European Sales Director

Location: Netherlands (Flexible Hybrid)

Sector: Electric Vehicle Charging (Charge Point Operator)

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Are you passionate about driving the future of sustainable transport?

We are partnering with a leading Charge Point Operator (CPO) in search of a European Sales Director to lead and scale their commercial strategy across Europe.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will drive new business growth, build high-impact partnerships, and help shape the company's position as a market leader in EV charging infrastructure.

About the Company:

Our client is an innovative and fast-growing Charge Point Operator with a strong presence across Europe. Focused on delivering reliable, accessible, and sustainable charging solutions, they are expanding rapidly to meet the growing demand for electric mobility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sales Leadership: Develop and execute the European sales strategy, focusing on large-scale infrastructure projects, fleet solutions, public sector tenders, and B2B partnerships.
• Team Development: Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing international sales team.
• Key Account Management: Identify, secure, and grow strategic partnerships with major clients, including fleet operators, real estate groups, retailers, and municipalities.
• Market Expansion: Drive growth into new European markets, tailoring the go-to-market approach to regional differences.
• Pipeline Management: Oversee forecasting, reporting, and CRM processes to maintain a healthy and actionable sales pipeline.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, operations, and product teams to ensure seamless customer onboarding and delivery.
• Representation: Act as a key ambassador at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings.

Requirements:

• Proven Experience: Senior sales leadership experience, ideally within EV charging, energy, mobility, infrastructure, or related sectors.
• Pan-European Exposure: Strong understanding of the European energy and e-mobility landscape, with experience working across multiple European markets.
• Track Record: Demonstrated success in developing multi-million-euro sales pipelines and closing complex deals.
• Leadership Skills: Exceptional ability to build, inspire, and lead diverse sales teams.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong negotiation, business development, and strategic thinking skills.
• Language Skills: Fluent English required; other European languages (Dutch, German, French, etc.) are highly desirable.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel regularly across Europe ( 30-40%).

What's on Offer:

• Join one of Europe's fastest-growing CPOs at a pivotal stage of growth.
• Highly competitive salary, uncapped bonus structure, and benefits.
• Opportunity to shape the future of sustainable mobility.
• Work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with strong support from the executive team.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.