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

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• 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).

• Conduct on-site assessments (state of health, safety, documentation) in collaboration with technical partners.

• Develop and maintain a live supplier intelligence database (capacity, lead-times, pricing trends, regulatory constraints).

• Work alongside the Business Development team to align sourcing targets with demand from OEMs, tier-1 suppliers, second-life integrators, and energy-storage companies.

• Create sales and 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).

• Provide market insights to Product & Tech teams (e.g., common failure modes, battery chemistries, regulatory hurdles).

• Assist the CRO in developing strategic campaigns with Marketing (targeted outreach, webinars, case studies).

⛳️ Requirements

• Hands-on experience and a robust 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, coupled with a proven track record of engaging with scrapyards, auto-repair workshops, or the automotive after-market sector, is crucial.

• Demonstrated success in closing contracts with scrap-yard operators, workshops, fleet managers, or dismantlers.

• Strong negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Hands-on, “get-things-done” mindset; comfortable with field visits and on-site evaluations.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating across product, tech, and marketing teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• 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.