Sales Manager (m/f/x) | Climate Tech Startup

Permanent employee, Full-time · Office/Plant

ABOUT US
At tozero, we’re not making incremental changes, we’re reinventing how battery materials are recovered and reused. Our proprietary lithium-ion battery recycling tech is reshaping the way Europe moves toward a circular economy.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Now, we’re looking for a sharp, driven Sales Manager to help us scale into new industries and customer segments.

You’ll identify, reach, and win new customers in sectors like cement, ceramics, glass, and lubricants. You’ll own the full sales cycle, from cold outreach to signed deals, helping us bring circular battery materials into hard-to-abate sectors.

If you’ve sold to SMBs, navigated industrial sales cycles, and have experience in commodity or raw material markets, this is your chance to sell something with purpose and serious potential.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
  • Drive new business in industrial sectors like cement, ceramics, glass, lubricants

  • Own the entire sales cycle:  from cold outreach to closing

  • Build and manage a pipeline of SMB and mid-market accounts

  • Develop tailored pitches and proposals that meet each customer’s sustainability and innovation goals

  • Collaborate with internal teams (tech, operations, etc.) to deliver winning solutions

  • Represent tozero in sales meetings, calls, and industry events

  • Stay curious:  identify new market segments and revenue opportunities

Your profile
  • 6–15 years of B2B sales experience, ideally selling into SMBs or mid-sized industrial clients

  • Proven track record of negotiation and winning new business 

  • Experience in commodity sales (e.g. sand, metals, materials), best case in Lithium Sales

  • Native-level German and business-fluent English

  • Strong communicator with a high-energy, extroverted presence, hunter mentality

  • Bonus: Industry experience or contacts in cement, ceramics, glass, or lubricants


Why us?

At tozero, we believe in fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can grow and thrive. 

  • Free Snacks and Drinks: Stay energized with a variety of snacks and beverages throughout the day.

  • Jobticket: Enjoy a fully subsidized Deutschlandticket for convenient commuting across Germany.

  • Wellpass: Access to a wide network of gyms, wellness centers, and fitness classes to support your health and well-being.

  • Dynamic Startup Environment: Be part of an exciting and fast-paced startup culture, collaborating with experts in the field and contributing to cutting-edge projects that make a real difference in sustainability.

  • Built and have an impact: Work on Europe's battery independence and closing the loop to a real circular economy.

About us
Welcome to tozero, Europe's leading deep-tech startup in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. With the goal of combating climate change and advancing the circular economy, we are actively developing sustainable recycling solutions for a clean and innovative future. 
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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