EV Manager

My client, an expanding EV Irish company have an opening for an experienced EV Manager. This role plays a critical role in supporting revenue growth by bridging technical EV solutions and customer needs. This role leads the pre-sales function, working closely with sales, engineering, and product teams to design compelling, technically sound EV charging and energy solutions for customers. Pre-sales sits between initial opportunity and contract close, ensuring solutions are feasible, differentiated, and aligned to customer requirements. Key Responsibilities 1. Customer Engagement & Solution Design Engage with fleet operators, councils, developers, and commercial clients to understand EV charging requirements. Translate customer needs into tailored EV infrastructure solutions (hardware, software, grid, installation). Conduct technical discovery sessions and site feasibility assessments Design end-to-end solutions including: • Charger selection (AC/DC, ultra-fast) • Grid connection & power requirements • Energy management and backend systems 2. Bid & Tender Leadership Own the technical response for RFPs / tenders (e.g. public sector EVIF, council frameworks) Develop: • Technical proposals • Architecture diagrams • Pricing inputs with commercial team Coordinate inputs from internal stakeholders (engineering, delivery, finance) 3. Sales Enablement & Deal Support • Support sales in qualifying opportunities and shaping win strategies • Deliver customer presentations, demos, and proofs of concept • Articulate value proposition: ROI, utilisation, funding optimisation • Act as the technical expert during negotiations 4. Stakeholder & Ecosystem Coordination Work with: • OEMs (chargers, hardware) • ESB as required • EPC contractors as required • Software and roaming partners as required Align internal teams: product, delivery, operations and finance 5. Product & Offering Development • Feed customer insights into product roadmap • Help shape: o Pricing structures o Bundled solutions (hardware + software + energy) 6. Pre-Sales Team Leadership • Lead and develop a team of pre-sales engineers / solution specialists • Define processes, tools, and standard solution templates • Set KPIs aligned to win rate, pipeline support, and deal velocity • Support complex or strategic bids (enterprise / public sector) Key Skills & Experience Technical Strong understanding of: • EV charging infrastructure (AC/DC systems, ultra-fast charging) • Grid, power, and electrical systems • Charging management systems (CMS) & software platforms • Experience designing EV or energy infrastructure solutions Commercial & Strategic Strong understanding of: • Commercial models (CapEx, concession, revenue share) • Public sector tenders & frameworks • Fleet electrification strategies Core Capabilities • Solution architecture and problem solving • Stakeholder management • Presentation & storytelling (technical commercial translation) • Bid / proposal writing Experience • 5–10+ years in EV, energy, infrastructure, or technical pre-sales • Background in engineering, energy systems, or related field • Experience with large-scale EV deployments or tenders preferred