Sales Specialist – Battery Sourcing, Scrap-Yard & Workshop Focus

Circunomics

Sales Specialist securing high-quality, second-life batteries from various sources for Circunomics' marketplace. Engaging with vehicle repair workshops and collaborating with the product and sales teams for a circular battery economy.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeMainz • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €60,000 - €70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engaging and onboarding battery sourcing partners, with strong negotiation and contract management skills. Proven ability to analyze market trends and collaborate effectively across teams to drive strategic initiatives in the battery industry.

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Battery Industry ExperienceContract NegotiationStakeholder ManagementSupplier Intelligence Database ManagementExcellent Communication

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementOn-Site AssessmentsMarket AnalysisData ReportingSupplier Engagement

Soft Skills

Negotiation SkillsAutonomous WorkCollaborationPresentation AbilitiesProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Sales DashboardsSupplier Intelligence Tools

Industry Keywords

ScrapyardAuto-RepairAutomotive After-MarketBattery SourcingFleet Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, engage, and onboard scrapyards, auto-repair workshops, fleet operators, dismantlers, and other hidden battery sources across Germany/EU to Circunomics’ marketplace, ensuring all battery trading partners conduct their transactions digitally via our platform.
Negotiate acquisition contracts (spot purchases, long‑term supply agreements, take‑back schemes).
Perform on‑site assessments (state of health, safety, documentation) together with technical partners.
Create and maintain a live supplier intelligence database (capacity, lead‑times, pricing trends, regulatory constraints).
Collaborate with the Business‑Development team to align sourcing targets with demand from OEMs, tier‑1s, second‑life integrators, and energy‑storage companies.
Prepare sales & sourcing reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership and investors.
Represent Circunomics at industry events, trade fairs, and local networking groups (e.g., recycling associations, automotive clubs).
Feed market insights back to Product & Tech teams (e.g., common failure modes, battery chemistries, regulatory hurdles).
Support the CRO in building strategic campaigns with Marketing (targeted outreach, webinars, case studies).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on experience and a strong professional network within the scrapyard, auto-repair, automotive after-market or battery sourcing sector are essential.
A strong interest and/or experience in the battery industry, combined with proven experience engaging with scrapyards, auto-repair workshops, or the automotive after-market sector, is essential.
Proven track record of closing contracts with scrap‑yard operators, workshops, fleet managers, or dismantlers.
Strong negotiation, contract‑management, and stakeholder‑management skills.
Hands‑on, “get‑things‑done” attitude; comfortable with field visits and on‑site evaluations.
Excellent communication & presentation abilities.
Ability to work autonomously while collaborating across product, tech, and marketing teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours & hybrid remote model – we trust you to deliver results, wherever you are.
Modern office in Mainz (optional) – open spaces, coffee bar, meeting pods.
Low‑hierarchy, open‑feedback culture – your voice shapes strategy.
English as the company language – work in an international, multicultural team.
Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus tied to sourcing volume, quality, and revenue generation.
Professional development budget – conferences, certifications, language courses.
Direct impact on the circular battery ecosystem – you will literally help close the loop on used EV batteries.