Strategic Growth Manager - DACH (Germany Based)

We are Dexter Energy! We are an Amsterdam-based scale-up that’s building AI-based forecasting and optimization products to help renewable energy companies become more predictable and profitable, helping push fossil fuels out of the market, and speeding up the energy transition. Our mission is to enable a sustainable and affordable power system that changes the energy market. We truly believe we can make a significant impact on climate change.

Your team

This position will be part of the sales team within the Commercial Department, working closely with Philip van Engers (Head of Sales & Marketing), Hubert Penn (CCO), the marketing team and the product teams to localise Dexter’s product for the DACH market.

Your role: Strategic Growth Manager - DACH

As our Strategic Growth Manager you'll play a critical role in managing and expanding relationships with our existing clients in the energy space across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Instead of selling from scratch, you’ll focus on maximizing value for both the client and Dexter. Your focus is to identify growth opportunities, renegotiate contracts where necessary, and drive upsells on volume and additional products. This is a highly commercial and strategic role that requires short term energy trading knowledge, client engagement, strong business acumen, and the ability to navigate complex negotiations. Your success will directly impact Dexter’s expansion in DACH.

Responsibilities

• Go deep into client accounts to assess ongoing performance and identify optimization opportunities.

• Renegotiate contracts where conditions have changed, ensuring long-term win-win partnerships.

• Identify and drive upsell opportunities whether in additional volumes, new products, or optimizations.

• Act as a trusted advisor to our clients, helping them optimize their trading strategies using Dexter’s solutions.

Why consider this role?

• Long-term client relationship building: Sales cycle with educated clients - deal sizes vary from big to small

• A rewarding setup: Competitive base + bonus + SARs (profit-sharing potential).

• Room to grow: We’re scaling across Europe, and expanding into new markets like Eastern Europe.

• Meaningful work: You’ll work closely with our sales leadership while helping energy companies succeed in the renewables transition within the DACH region.

Why do people join Dexter? 

Mission – Balancing risk and maximizing trade profits for renewable energy companies.

Smart Colleagues – Experts in mathematics, physics, energy, and meteorology.

Ambitious, Supportive Culture – A place where high performance meets genuine care for people.

AI & Forecasting – Core components of our product

What we offer

• Our salary is in the top 30% of the market + a bonus is part of this role

• Stock Appreciation Rights (SAR's) 

• Travel compensation for commute and business travel

• A personal Learning & Development budget and every last Friday a dedicated Learning & Development Day

• A healthy work-life balance, we work together based on trust and provide flexibility to do your job how you see fit. An entrepreneurial mindset is encouraged.

Role requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a commercial role in the renewable energy space, such as a commercially oriented product manager/owner, Account Manager, or Business Development Manager.

• Track record of optimizing deals, renegotiating contracts, and upselling complex solutions

• Solid understanding of energy markets, short-term power trading, and/or AI solutions

• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and communication skills

• Passion for sustainability and tech-driven innovation

• Fluency in German and English (both are essential)

• Residency in Germany or Netherlands

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Live in Germany, preferably in the North Rhine-Westphalia region (or similar distance to the Dutch border or the other way around

• Be willing and able to travel frequently within Germany and across the DACH region

• Visit our Amsterdam HQ regularly (2–4 times per month) for alignment and team collaboration

Are you ready to make a difference in Europe’s renewable energy future?Join our mission to build a sustainable, smart, and affordable electricity system across Europe, within the DACH region.

Interested? Apply now!

Dexter is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.