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Posted 1h agoZürich, ZH, CH, Hybrid

Sales Manager - Waste-to-Energy (WtE)

MiddleOn-site (Zürich)~€9,300 – €12,000 / mo
Required Skills
B2B SalesLead GenerationPipeline ManagementCRMOutbound Prospecting
Job Description

Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation. 

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.

Job Description

This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to shape our Waste-to-Energy business in Eastern and South-Eastern Europe. You will have the freedom to develop markets, build strategic partnerships and lead major opportunities from the first conversation through to contract signature.

  • Own and drive Waste-to-Energy business development across Eastern and South-Eastern Europe; from the first lead to contract signature
  • Turn market potential into concrete project opportunities
  • Shape and execute winning market and account strategies
  • Build trusted relationships with clients, partners, authorities and key decision-makers
  • Lead cross-functional teams through complex tenders and contract negotiations
  • Develop competitive, commercially sound and technically convincing proposals
  • Navigate risks, competition and stakeholder dynamics with confidence
  • Lead negotiations and bring opportunities successfully across the finish line
  • Provide sharp market intelligence and clear recommendations to management

Qualifications

  • A strong track record in sales, business development and/or project execution in international plant construction
  • Solid commercial and contractual expertise, ideally in the energy or power sector
  • The drive to open doors, build momentum and turn opportunities into contracts
  • A strong customer mindset and the confidence to engage with senior decision-makers
  • Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills
  • The ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams without necessarily having direct authority
  • Strategic thinking, commercial judgement and a hands-on approach to execution
  • Confidence working across cultures, organisations and international markets
  • Fluent English; Eastern European language skills are a strong advantage
  • Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time

Additional Information

We offer
• Responsible challenge with diversified field of activity
• Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Company
• Personal development opportunities through own Inova Academy
• Opportunity to gain an insight into various technical disciplines
• Excellent employment conditions
• Attractive working place (central, good transport links)
• Modern infrastructure

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.

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