Head of Sales
RWE Supply & Trading GmbH
Company Overview
RWE Supply & Trading GmbH, a subsidiary of RWE AG
Essen, Germany
2000
Approximately 20,100 employees and a revenue of 28,566 million euros in 2023 (source: rwe.com)
What They Do
RWE Supply & Trading GmbH does not operate as a producer of renewable energies but serves as a trading and market interface for the RWE Group. The company provides the link between RWE and the global energy markets (source: rwe.com). It trades electricity, gas, commodities, and CO2 emission certificates. Core functions include precise market analyses as well as the development of innovative solutions for energy supply and risk management concepts for industrial operations (source: rwe.com). Additionally, the department ensures the commercial optimization of RWE's power plant operations and markets the electricity generated by RWE's facilities.
Projects & Track Record
The search results do not contain specific information about individual projects completed or managed by RWE Supply & Trading GmbH, as this department focuses on trading and market optimization. However, the parent company RWE AG has an impressive track record in energy infrastructure. By 1920, RWE's installed capacity reached 190 megawatts, making it the largest power plant in Europe at that time (source: rwe.com). In the 1980s, RWE built Germany's first large wind farm and was involved in the production of the Pöhlmann EL electric car. At the beginning of the new millennium, RWE completed what was then the largest offshore wind farm off the British coast.
Recent Developments
The search results do not contain specific news about RWE Supply & Trading GmbH from the last two years. However, the parent company RWE AG announced significant developments in 2023. In March 2023, RWE acquired the Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses and combined them with RWE Renewables Americas to establish RWE Clean Energy, LLC, a leading renewable energy company in the USA (source: rwe.com). In the fiscal year 2023, the RWE Group achieved an adjusted EBITDA of 8.4 billion euros in its core business, which was about 2 billion euros above forecast values and the previous year's figures, with high revenues from energy trading and the commercial optimization of power plant operations significantly contributing to performance (source: rwe.com). On April 24, 2023, RWE celebrated its 125th anniversary and established the RWE Foundation with an initial capital of 125 million euros to support charitable social projects.
Working There
The search results provide limited specific information about employment at RWE Supply & Trading GmbH. However, the parent company RWE Group employed approximately 20,100 employees as of December 31, 2023 (source: rwe.com). The RWE Group is considered one of the largest electricity producers in Germany and one of the largest energy providers in Europe. The company is also recognized by Forbes as one of the 2000 largest public companies in the world (source: rwe.com).
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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 the role
May 31, 2026
Full time
Company
- Essen, Germany
- Barneveld, the Netherlands
Bachelor or equivalent level
UTC+02:00
