Job description
We're looking for a commercially sharp, highly autonomous operator to drive Axle's commercial success in the German market.
Axle has quickly become the leader in our operational markets, and we're now looking to expand our reach internationally. Our goal is to become the go-to platform for energy flexibility globally, and we're hiring the person to make that happen.
This role will assess Axle's participation in German markets and business models from first principles: diving deep into regulations, modelling revenue-per-asset, and trialling new propositions at pace.
You speak German and fluent English. Other European languages are also an asset.
What you will be doing
- Owning Axle's commercial results in the German market: pipeline, revenue and partner success
- Winning new customers end-to-end, from first conversation through to commercial close, and setting partners up to generate meaningful revenue
- Driving go-to-market execution with partners, including value propositions, pricing, customer segmentation and launch strategy
- Building the zero-to-one of the business through partnerships. You'll be on the phone (and on the ground) with utilities/retailers, potential clients and grid operators, creating and disproving hypotheses as quickly as possible
- Continuing to sharpen our view of where the value is and which markets and business models are accessible to us
- Building lasting relationships with grid operators and the regulator, so that Axle is well positioned as the market evolves
- Acting as the conduit between partners and engineering, creating fast, structured feedback loops that turn field insights into product improvements
As such, we are looking for a "full-stack operator" who can process highly technical information, ramp up commercial value, and accelerate us into new markets.
You might have previous experience in one or more of the activities above, but we are more interested in your growth potential than your domain-specific expertise. We are looking for people who have built things, developed new relationships, and helped get big projects over the line in complex environments.
This is an opportunity to repeatedly deliver first-of-a-kind projects across the world, become a domain expert, and work at the bleeding edge of global electrification.
What's in it for you
This is a 12 month fixed-term contract. Compensation is highly competitive and dependent on experience.
We operate with a deliberately flat structure and aim to keep pay equitable across the company, with a 1:1 median ratio between founder and team compensation.
Bi-annual retreats to strengthen team connection & shared purpose.
You'll be based in the Germany. To maximise collaboration, we ask that you spend ~1 week per month working from our London office.
The opportunity to directly shape the future of energy markets and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon world.
We are extremely keen to build a diverse team, and we're particularly eager to hear from candidates who don't fit the traditional role stereotypes. If you're motivated by our mission, please do reach out, even if you feel you might not 'check all the boxes'.
Interview process
- Initial interview
- Take-home exercise
- Final interview (in-person)
- Offer, references, and welcome to the team!
Pay & benefits
About this role
About Axle Energy
Company Overview
Axle Energy Ltd
London, United Kingdom
2023
Approximately 50 employees in London, United Kingdom (source: axle.energy)
What They Do
Axle Energy is focused on building the infrastructure for a decarbonised energy system by developing advanced energy flexibility software that connects distributed energy resources such as EV chargers, home batteries, solar systems, and heat pumps in customers' homes (source: axle.energy). Their platform enables households and asset owners to participate in electricity flexibility and grid services markets, which were traditionally accessible mainly to larger energy users, thereby democratizing access to these markets (source: welcometothejungle.com). Axle’s software offers multiple operating modes, including one that pays customers £1 per kWh exported when the grid requires support, and a fully optimized mode that uses tariff data and usage patterns to minimize energy bills by intelligently managing battery charging and exporting (source: youtube.com). The company supports popular hardware brands such as Fox, Give Energy, Sig Energy, Solax, and Solace, ensuring broad compatibility without requiring customers to change their energy suppliers (source: youtube.com). Currently focused on the UK market, Axle Energy is actively expanding into other European countries, leveraging lessons learned from its UK operations to scale its platform internationally (source: youtube.com).
Projects & Track Record
Axle Energy has demonstrated significant impact through its activation of over 2,000 home batteries on 1 December during a critical grid event, helping to keep fossil fuels off the grid and returning more than £26,000 to battery owners (source: axle.energy). This event, described as the "grid's hour of need," involved linking these batteries to flexibility markets including the Dynamic Flexibility Service (DFS), showcasing Axle’s ability to mobilize distributed energy resources at scale (source: axle.energy). The company’s platform currently connects over 15,000 flexible assets, reflecting rapid growth and adoption of its technology (source: welcometothejungle.com). Axle is actively preparing to open projects across various European countries throughout the year, using its UK experience as a foundation for broader continental expansion (source: youtube.com).
Recent Developments
In August 2024, Axle Energy successfully closed a $9 million seed funding round to fuel its European growth ambitions, following an earlier $1.6 million seed round in June 2023 (source: welcometothejungle.com). The company has been actively hiring in London across multiple functions including engineering, commercial, customer support, and people operations, signaling a strong growth trajectory and scaling efforts (source: accel.com). In early 2026, job postings highlighted the need to build a repeatable commercial motion to expand customer adoption and commercialize flexibility at scale (source: accel.com). Additionally, salary guidance for software engineering roles ranged from £60k to £120k with equity options, reflecting competitive compensation in a hybrid work environment (source: climatetechlist.com).
Working There
Axle Energy offers a dynamic startup environment headquartered in London, with roles spanning engineering, commercial, operations, customer support, and people functions (source: axle.energy). The company emphasizes a mission-driven culture focused on building infrastructure for the decarbonised energy system, with software designed to significantly reduce CO2 emissions and energy costs (source: axle.energy). Employees benefit from a fast-paced atmosphere that prioritizes rapid product shipping and scaling a repeatable commercial engine, reflecting the company’s growth stage and climate-tech focus (source: climatetechlist.com). The company’s hiring activity and job descriptions indicate a collaborative culture with opportunities to contribute across multiple early-stage functions within a single city location (source: ashbyhq.com).
See how you’re connected
See your contacts at Axle Energy on LinkedIn and tap your network when applying.
View connections