Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Join our new Energy Sales & Business team at Volvo Penta—driving battery systems sales, new business development, and segment growth. Volvo Penta is a leading supplier of power solutions, offering complete systems—from combustion engines to European-manufactured batteries. With 5,000 dealers in 130 countries, we maintain a uniquely strong global presence. This is a rare chance to build something new from scratch. We need entrepreneurial, fearless people eager to make a global impact. You won’t just follow a playbook—you’ll help write it.

We're seeking an entrepreneurial "hunter" with B2B sales expertise and battery/power system knowledge. You thrive on ambiguity, self-initiation, and building strong global relationships. With strong commercial awareness, good communications skills, and sensitivity to culture, you'll excel at forging sales for on-grid, off-grid, micro-grids, and EV charging projects. Tenacity, adaptability, and a will to make an impact are essential.

What will you do:
Your goal is to boost sales and grow the new energy business by working closely with local Market Units and taking the lead on key initiatives.

 

Drive sales pipeline from lead generation to contractual negotiation and closing. Build strong commercial and technical proposals with support and deliveries for impact. Negotiate major commercial terms and define deals that deliver growth and profitability. Build and own key customer, partner, and industry participant relationships. Drive exploration and introduction of new business models (e.g., Battery-as-a-Service, flexible energy offerings) to unlock new revenues. 

 

You will interact regularly with customers, sales, service, support and Product management across Volvo Penta. Additionally, you will represent Volvo Penta Industrial in the exhibitions, conferences, business magazines and fairs, with interactions extending to other Business Areas within the Volvo Group.

 

What is a Plus:

Multi-lingual & cultural awareness Familiar with local Grid codes with a few project executions under the hood 

 

Why choose us?

Be part of a fresh, ambitious team shaping Volvo Penta's future. Own your space — from sales strategy to business development to execution. Work with cutting-edge battery technologies, solving complex technical and commercial challenges. Collaborate across the entire Volvo ecosystem, leveraging one of the world’s most respected industrial brands. Make a real, global impact — with your ideas, energy, and ownership.

 

At Volvo Penta, we are passionately working to establish teams that will take maximum advantage of the strength inherent in differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender, nationality, etc. We find that well-balanced working teams increase group dynamics, creativity, and innovative approaches to solutions.

 

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to our global success, apply now with your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role. We look forward to welcoming you to our team at Volvo Penta Industrial.

 

Contact: 
Shreyas Dwarakanath, Director Energy Sales & Business Development, +46 76 5531589

 

Last application date: 8 June 2025
 

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Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

Volvo Penta, a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.