Position, Location, Department Full-time | Netherlands | Technical Europe
Position Summary The Technical Presales Manager ESS is responsible for providing technical pre-sales support for energy storage system solutions across the region. The role supports Sales teams by delivering technical expertise, solution design, bid support, and customer-facing presentations for utility-scale and C&I ESS projects.
Reporting line: Head of Technical Europe
Major Responsibilities
- Provide technical pre-sales support for ESS products, including customer communication, technical clarification, and solution presentations in collaboration with Sales
- Design and configure ESS solutions, including product selection, system sizing, technicalpreparation, and cost-related inputs for quotations
- Participate in tender and bidding processes; prepare and review technical bid documents in English and Chinese
- Support the drafting and review of technical specifications and technical agreements for ESS projects
- Act as a technical interface between Sales, HQ technical teams, product management, and customers
- Deliver internal and external technical training sessions for ESS products and solutions
- Support technical evaluations of customer requirements, grid standards, and project feasibility
- Contribute to continuous improvement of technical documentation, solution templates, and pre-sales processes
- Perform additional technical tasks or project support as assigned by leadership
Performance Indicators - Bid win support rate / technical contribution to successful tenders
- Turnaround time for technical proposals and configurations
- Number and quality of technical trainings delivered
- Reduction in technical clarification cycles or bid revisions
- Stakeholder feedback from Sales and customers
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Power Systems, or a related technical field
- Proven experience in ESS technical support or pre-sales, preferably with utility-scale and/or residential energy storage systems
- Strong understanding of the European energy storage market, grid requirements, and customer expectations
- Strong technical expertise in energy storage systems and solution design
- Experience supporting large-scale ESS projects is strongly preferred
- English and Dutch: minimum requirement C1 (professional working proficiency)
Skills & Competencies - Excellent communication and presentation skills, including creation and delivery of PPTs
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Structured, detail-oriented, and solution-focused working style
- Strongcross-functionalcollaborationskills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Travel Requirement
- Regular travel across Netherlands as required
- Occasional travel within Europe
JA Solar was founded in 2005. As a photovoltaic power generation solution platform we continue to advance the "One Body, Two Wings" strategy. The "One Body" refers to our main industry chain integrating silicon wafers, cells, and modules, while the "Two Wings" refer to our PV auxiliary materials and equipment industry and PV+ application scenario solutions. In 2019, JA Solar was officially listed on the A-share market (stock symbol: "JA Solar"; stock code: 002459). With continuous technological innovation, stable financial strengths, and a well-developed global sales and service network, JA Solar has been widely recognized by domestic and international customers and has been listed in the "Fortune 500 China 500" and "Global Top 500 New Energy Enterprises" for multiple consecutive years.