Bastian Hauk

Critic
DISC Type : C

Sales for Energy Storage Solutions at PowerCo

Lower Saxony, Germany

Overview

Bastian Hauk leads sales for Energy Storage Solutions at PowerCo, driving innovation and developing new business models. His background includes creating and funding new ventures within the Volkswagen Group. He holds a Master of Science from Maastricht University School of Business and Economics and is a recognized speaker on battery second-life applications.

He is passionate about advancing the energy transition and sustainability, as demonstrated by his professional projects and focus areas. He frequently engages with industry professionals to share insights on the future of energy solutions, indicating a deep commitment to his field beyond his direct role.

Unique fact: Bastian co-founded and acted as Business Owner for "actrada, " a venture focused on upcycling used electric vehicle batteries into sustainable energy storage systems.

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

Information Seeker

Negotiator

They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.  They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions. They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often.

Topics They Care About

Energy Storage
He currently leads sales for Energy Storage Solutions at PowerCo and has expressed a passion for connecting with professionals in the ESS and energy solutions space.
Battery Upcycling
He was the co-business owner for "actrada, " a venture dedicated to giving used electric vehicle batteries a second life as energy storage systems.
New Business Models
His previous roles at Volkswagen were centered on identifying, evaluating, planning, and implementing innovative business models throughout the group.

Media Appearances

Bastian has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2025
Sales for Energy Storage Solutions at PowerCo
1-2023 - 2-2025
Senior Consultant Business Creation (New Business Development) at Volkswagen Group Services GmbH
10-2021 - 10-2024
Business Owner at actrada
6-2021 - 5-2023
New Business Development Consultant at Volkswagen Group Services GmbH
7-2018 - 6-2021
Managementberater at i-unit group

Education

2015 - 2018
Master of Science - MS from Maastricht University School of Business and Economics
2016 - 2018
Master of Science - MS from Maastricht University School of Business and Economics

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Exp : 12 Location : Lower Saxony, Germany Job Level : N/A Designation : Sales for Energy Storage Solutions at PowerCo
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Insights For Selling To Bastian

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories
  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more

DONT's

  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Bastian is

  • Strong evidence of ROI, effective pricing, and proven data points matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Bastian

  • It is not very hard for them to say no if they are not convinced about the decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Bastian move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Bastian take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Bastian

Personality Compatibility


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