Job description
As Head of Sales GER & Benelux, you own and shape RWE's commercial success across one of its most strategically important regions.
You lead a high-performing team of Key Account Managers with full accountability for commercial performance - driving revenue growth, profitability, and long-term customer value creation across Commodity Solutions.
Operating at the intersection of energy markets, structuring, and the energy transition, you play a key role in scaling innovative solutions that de-risk renewable assets and enable new forms of energy demand.
As the external face of RWE in the region and a key internal leader, you combine strategic direction, commercial judgement, and execution excellence - with direct impact on RWE's market positioning and growth trajectory.
About the role - Own commercial performance and regional strategy
- Define and execute the sales strategy for Germany and Benelux, with full accountability for revenue, margins, and portfolio quality.
- Lead & elevate a high-performing sales team
- Inspire, coach, and challenge a team of Key Account Managers. Create clarity in complex situations, empower ownership, and drive a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
- Capture market opportunities and drive growth
- Anticipate evolving customer needs, regulatory developments, and market trends. Translate insights into scalable, profitable commercial opportunities - from standard products to complex structured deals.
- Drive commercial excellence in complex environments
- Oversee and support the structuring, negotiation, and execution of sophisticated customer solutions, balancing risk and return across the portfolio.
- Influence across the organisation
- Act as a key interface to senior stakeholders across Offshore, OPEA, Asset Optimisation, and Trading.
Job Requirements
Education level: Bachelor or equivalent level
Travel required: This job does not involve travel requirements
Remuneration
Salary: From Up to (Initial rate of compensation)
How to apply
CV with attached letter, Online application form, Telephone Contact - Madlen Krembel Oude Dalfserweg 6 8141PL HEINO , Southwest Overijssel - Netherlands Tel.: +31572390762 Email: [email protected] Web: https://jobs.rwe.com/RWE/job/Essen-Head-of-Sales-GER-&-BeNeLux-dfm-NW-45141/1397121333/
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About RWE
Company Overview
RWE AG
HeadquartersEssen, Germany
Founded1898
SizeApproximately 20,100 employees worldwide with revenues of €26.21 billion in fiscal year 2025 (source: wikipedia.org, rwe.com)
What They Do
RWE is a leading German energy company with a diverse portfolio focused on power generation and energy infrastructure projects. The company operates offshore and onshore wind farms, solar photovoltaic plants, battery storage systems, as well as flexible gas-fired power plants, and invests heavily in hydrogen technologies. In 2025, 41% of its power generation came from renewable energy sources, while gas and coal accounted for 31% and 27% respectively (source: rwe.com). With an installed capacity of 46.8 GW at the end of 2025, including 3.3 GW offshore wind and 1.7 GW battery storage, RWE ranks among the world’s largest developers in these sectors (source: rwe.com). The company focuses on developing and operating energy assets for utilities, industrial customers, and market participants, distinguished by its scale, broad technology range, and strong presence in the North Sea and US markets (source: rwe.com).
Projects & Track Record
RWE delivers numerous large-scale renewable energy projects, including the 1,400 MW Sofia offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom, the 1,080 MW Thor project in Denmark, and the North Sea clusters A and B in Germany with capacities of 660 MW and 900 MW respectively (source: rwe.com). In total, five major wind farms are under construction in the North Sea, adding around 3.1 GW of generation capacity (source: rwe.com). In the US, RWE commissioned six renewable energy projects totaling 999 MW in 2025, including wind, solar, and battery storage facilities across four states (source: rwe.com). In Lingen, Germany, RWE is building a 300 MW electrolyzer as part of the GET H2 Nukleus project, along with a 34 MW hydrogen-compatible gas turbine for reconversion of green hydrogen to power (source: rwe.com). Additionally, RWE operates Megabattery 117+, one of Germany’s largest battery storage systems, used in wholesale and balancing markets (source: rwe.com).
Recent Developments
In 2025, RWE commissioned 2.8 GW of new power plant capacity, investing approximately €10.8 billion gross, bringing the installed capacity to 46.8 GW (source: rwe.com). For the period 2026 to 2031, the company plans net investments of €35 billion to expand renewable energy, battery storage, and flexible power plant capacity by 25 GW to around 65 GW (source: rwe.com). This includes €9 billion for flexible backup and large battery projects, as well as up to 3 GW of hydrogen-capable gas power plants in Germany, plus €7 billion for onshore wind and solar in Europe and Australia (source: rwe.com). Offshore wind capacity reached 3.3 GW pro rata at the end of 2025, and five UK projects secured government contracts with expected capacity up to 6.9 GW, of which RWE holds 3.5 GW (source: rwe.com).
Working There
RWE offers diverse career opportunities across engineering, operations, project development, construction, asset management, trading, finance, IT, legal, procurement, and corporate functions (source: rwe.com). The work culture is characterized by international collaboration, continuous learning, and flexible working models, supported by extensive benefits promoting wellbeing and professional growth (source: rwe.com). In the US, offerings include performance-based bonuses, 401(k) employer matching, learning and job rotation programs, as well as emotional support and family resources (source: americas.rwe.com). At the Lingen site, roles focus especially on hydrogen, battery storage, gas-to-hydrogen technologies, and grid-supporting assets, while in the US hiring is advancing for new wind, solar, and battery storage projects (source: rwe.com, rwe.com).
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