Team Lead Technical Presales BESS (d/f/m)

Skip to main contentEnglishEnglishBack to all jobsTeam Lead Technical Presales BESS (d/f/m)JA Solar - MadridFull-timePermanent employeeApply for this jobYour missionPosition, Location, Department Full-time | Madrid | Technical Europe   Position Summary The Team Lead Technical Presales BESS is responsible for leading the European BESS Technical Presales team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality technical support throughout the sales process. The role combines people leadership with technical expertise, translating the technical strategy defined by the Head of Technical Europe into consistent day-to-day execution. The Team Lead oversees technical proposal development, solution design, bid support, customer engagement, and product management related technical activities and product marketing activities, while driving operational excellence, team development, and cross-functional collaboration across regional Sales, , Service & Delivery team, and Headquarters other functional departments.   Reporting Line Reports to the Head of Technical Europe Direct reports Technical Presales Managers BESS   Major Responsibilities   People Leadership Lead, coach, and develop the regional Technical Presales team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative cultureSetobjectives,monitorperformance, provide regular feedback, and support employee developmentAllocate resources and technical support across regions according to business prioritiesSupport recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and capability development within the teamTechnical Presales Leadership Ensure high-quality technical support throughout the sales cycle for utility-scale and C&I BESS opportunitiesOversee technical solution design, system sizing, bid preparation, technical documentation, and customer presentationsGuide technical evaluations of customer requirements, grid codes, and project feasibilitySupport complex customer discussions, technical negotiations, and strategic bidding activitiesAct as the senior technical escalation point for Sales teams and customersEnsure consistency, quality, and continuous improvement of technical proposals and presales processesProduct Management & Product Marketing Coordinate product certification activities for European markets together with HQ and certification bodies (if needed).Consolidatecustomer feedback, market requirements, and technology trends and communicate them to Product Management and HeadquartersSupport product localization, technical compatibility assessments, and new product introductionsMaintain technical documentation, design standards, and solution templates across the regionRepresent the company during technical workshops, conferences, webinars, and customer eventsCross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate closely with Sales, Service, HQ and other related departmentsEnsure effective communication between European technical teams and HQ teams.Support continuous improvement of technical tools, processes, and knowledge sharing across EuropePerformance Indicators Achievement of team and functional objectivesQuality and timeliness of technical presales supportTechnical contribution to successful tenders and presales conversion rateInternal Sales team and customer satisfactionTeam capability development, knowledge sharing, and coaching effectivenessContinuous improvement of technical processes, documentation, and product management supportYour profileRequired Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Power Systems, Physics, or a related technical field7–10 years of experience in PV, BESS, or related energy technologiesProven experience in BESS technical presales, solution engineering, or system designPrevious experience leading technical teams (full people leadership responsibility)Strong understanding of BESS architecture, system integration, grid requirements, and utility-scale applicationsExperience supporting complex utility-scale and commercial BESS tendersFluency in...