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At the forefront of the energy transition, FlexGen leverages decades of engineering and software expertise to help shape the future of sustainable power both in the United States and globally. FlexGen's HybridOS™ software seamlessly integrates with any hardware vendor and with both traditional and renewable power sources. Our advanced analytics and AI-driven insights enable energy storage owners to effectively deploy diverse power market strategies and integrate various generation forms, enhancing grid stability and increasing economic returns. With 1.5M hours of runtime and 8 GWh of energy storage systems managed with HybridOS™, FlexGen provides field-tested software and services solutions that are trusted by the most technically and commercially demanding developers, utilities, government agencies, and industrial companies in the world.\n Position Description:\nThe BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) Business Development Manager - Europe, Germany is responsible for leading a business development function in Europe and is a key leader within FlexGen. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, Europe this individual is expected to work broadly and collaboratively across FlexGen to achieve innovative growth agenda to deliver energy storage solutions to large energy users.\nSpecifically, this revenue generating role will be a critical partner to product development, delivery, and customer success areas of the business. 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