Sales Manager

Paris, France, Full-time, Go-to-Market team

Why join Epyr GTM team

  • Impact. Epyr aims to make decarbonized industrial heat cost-competitive, because we believe that is what will drive deployment at scale. You are in charge at the frontline of converting this ambition into reality
  • Real ownership. You manage the relationship with your clients end to end, with a direct impact on Epyr future growth.
  • Scale-up momentum. A 15 M€ Series A closed in July 2026 funds industrialization, with several projects under contract negotiation and the ambition of a fleet of units in France and Europe.
  • A small, senior team. Short decision cycles, direct access to the founders, and a culture that values rigor and pragmatism over process.

Job description

We are seeking a Sales Manager to support Epyr’s commercial growth and expand our market outreach in France and Europe. You will lead commercial engagements end-to-end, identify new opportunities, and help build a scalable sales engine.

Key responsibilities

  • Directly own and manage key accounts and deals throughout the whole sales cycle: prospect and nurture potential clients, personally handle or support negotiations, build long-term relationships and ensure customer satisfaction and conversion
  • Represent the company externally: attend industry events and conferences, develop partnerships and identify new opportunities
  • Define and execute the sales strategy in your perimeter: identify sales targets, develop the sales pipeline and forecast revenue
  • Coordinate with other departments: collaborate with technical and financial teams to define relevant solutions and business cases, build impactful and tailored proposals for our clients

What we offer

  • A high-ownership commercial role with direct visibility on your perimeter's results
  • Competitive compensation benchmarked against climate-tech peers, with a variable component tied to performance
  • Direct exposure to founders and senior leadership on strategic accounts

Practical details

  • Location: Paris
  • Team: Go-to-Market
  • Contract: Permanent contract (CDI), full time
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Languages: French and English
  • Compensation: Competitive, benchmarked against climate-tech peers

Profile

Must-have

  • Master's degree from a leading engineering or business school, or university equivalent
  • 4 to 10 years of experience in industrial, energy or engineering environments (industrial players, service companies, consulting)
  • Proven experience managing client relationships or commercial engagements, ideally on long sales cycles
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Professional proficiency in English and French
  • Deep commitment to the energy transition and climate impact

Nice-to-Have

  • Knowledge of energy markets and EU / French decarbonization policies
  • Understanding of financial engineering (3rd party financing, SPV…)
  • Understanding of grid connection challenges in France with Enedis and RTE (procedures, lead times, costs)

Soft skills

  • Curiosity, autonomy, and ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders
  • Structured thinking and ability to prioritize
  • Entrepreneurial, resourceful, and comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment