About this role
Do you want to play an active role in shaping the energy future? At Vestas, you can!
As the global leader in wind energy, we drive innovation to create a more sustainable world. With us, you will take on responsibility, grow both professionally and personally, and work in an environment that encourages collaboration, courage, and fresh ideas.
Would you like to contribute your expertise in an international environment? At Vestas, you’ll find exciting projects, modern ways of working, and real opportunities to make an impact.
Take the next step and start your journey as a Commercial Engineer (m/f/d) in Berlin.
Your benefits – because your contribution counts!
We offer an exciting, developing role close to the business which will immerse you in both the technical and commercial aspects of wind energy projects. With much interface to other departments and influence on the commercial outcome of projects, it is a potent first step in a long-term career within renewable energy. Deep insights into the workings of the wind energy industry and the sales process of complex, technical products. An open and honest work atmosphere Interface to various functions and ample opportunities for professional development.
- Start & Perspective: Structured onboarding program and a permanent employment contract with long-term prospects
- Development & Skills: Varied work in a forward-looking industry and individual opportunities for professional growth
- Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Overtime account, option to work from home up to 8 days per month, 30 days of vacation plus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve off, and the option for a sabbatical
- Add-Ons: Business bike, gym allowance, company pension plan, Germany-wide train ticket (Deutschlandticket)
- Team & Culture: Scandinavian-inspired with flat hierarchies, informal culture, and great team spirit
Your responsibilities – here's where you can get involved!
Working as a Commercial Engineer will give you the opportunity to contribute directly to the success of our region through your know-how and commitment.
You will be:
- Accountable for the management of the entire internal sales process from start to finish.
- Play an important role in the financial engineering of our projects, by monitoring cost developments and key financials
- Control the cost base and develop pricing strategies together with our Sales Managers to optimize the business case for the customers as well as for Vestas
- Gather and evaluate project cost, estimate, and prepare project cost calculations based on customer requirements
- Perform sales opportunity analysis, develop sales capture plans and work with the sales project team to determine the optimal bid for a given project opportunity
- Contribute to the bid preparation process, create tender submissions, and ensure that the bids are submitted on time
- Establish and maintain correspondence with customers and update the CRM database
- Occasionally attend exhibitions, conferences, and customer events
- Work across departments and functions to direct and coordinate activities and deliverables within the sales project team and other internal and external stakeholders
- You stand close to the customer and the market and will be responsible for maintain our Customer - Relationship Management (CRM) Tool with relevant information regarding deals, milestones, developments, and offerings.
Your profile – what makes you a great fit!
- We expect you to come from a commercial and technical focused background having 3+ years of professional experience in Costing or Project Management
- You hold a degree in business administration, engineering, or related subject with the motivation to join a thriving sales community in Vestas
- You will be truly enthusiastic about renewables and wish to contribute actively and tangibly to making the world a better place.
- You have solid communication skills and convey information clearly, concisely, and engagingly.
- You are independent and your colleagues can count on you to take ownership of your work and deliverables
- You are service-oriented while engaging, with a can-do attitude and comfortable working in an international, motivated team
- Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken, round off your profile
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Our commitment to a fair hiring.
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.
DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.
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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.