Technical Presales Manager BESS – Italy (d/f/m)

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Job Title 
Technical Presales Manager BESS – Italy 
 
Position, Location, Department 
Full-time | Italy | Technical Europe 
 
Position Summary 
The Technical Presales Manager BESS is responsible for providing technical pre-sales support for energy storage system solutions across Italy. In this role, you support sales teams by delivering technical expertise, solution design, bid support, and customer-facing presentations for utility-scale and C&I BESS projects. 
In addition, you contribute to product management activities by supporting product certifications, monitoring market and technology developments, and ensuring technical compatibility of energy storage solutions within the European market environment. 
 
Reporting Line 
Reports to the Head of Technical Europe 
 
Major Responsibilities 
Technical Presales Support 

• Provide technical pre-sales support for BESS products, including customer communication, technical clarification, and solution presentations in collaboration with Sales
• Design and configure BESS solutions, including product selection, system sizing, technical preparation, yield simulations, and cost-related inputs for quotations
• Participate in tender and bidding processes; prepare and review technical bid documents
• Support technical contract negotiations and drafting of technical specifications and technical agreements for BESS projects
• Provide daily technical support to customers and internal Sales teams on BESS product and system-related topics
• Support technical evaluations of customer requirements, grid standards, and project feasibility
• Act as a technical interface between Sales, HQ technical teams, and customers to ensure accurate and timely technical communication
• Deliver internal and external technical training sessions for BESS products and solutions, including system simulations and technical presentations
• Represent the company in technical meetings, customer discussions, and project-related communications as required
• Perform additional technical tasks or project support as assigned by leadership

Product Management 

• Support product certification activities in relevant European markets, including coordination of technical documentation and compliance requirements
• Monitor customer requirements, market developments, and technology trends related to energy storage systems and provide structured feedback to product management and leadership
• Collaborate with component manufacturers and internal teams to ensure compatibility of BESS systems with external components and system interfaces
• Maintain awareness of competitor products, product roadmaps, and technical developments to support product positioning and technical decision-making
• Represent the company in technical product presentations, webinars, trade shows, and industry events as required
• Support the continuous improvement of technical documentation, solution templates, and product-related processes

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
• Technical accuracy and compliance of system configurations and documentation
• Stakeholder feedback from Sales and customers
• Customer satisfaction with technical support and solution quality

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Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Physics, Power Systems, or a related technical field
• Typically, 3-7 years of experience in the PV and/or energy storage industry
• Proven experience in BESS technical support, system design, or pre-sales engineering
• Strong understanding of energy storage systems, grid requirements, and customer technical expectations
• Experience supporting utility-scale or commercial energy storage projects is strongly preferred
• Italian language proficiency (C1 level) required; English language proficiency required (C1 level)

Skills & Competencies 

• Strong technical expertise in energy storage systems and solution design
• Ability to translate customer requirements into practical technical solutions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including delivery of technical trainings and customer presentations
• Structured, detail-oriented, and solution-focused working style
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment
• Good understanding of system integration and technical compatibility requirements

Travel Requirement 

• Regular travel across Italy as required
• Occasional travel within Europe
• Availability for customer site visits, technical trainings, and industry events

Why us?

About us

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.