German Business Awards 2022

EU BUSINESS NEWS / German Business Awards 2022 27 , Sep22295 Best Independent Energy Distributor - DACH stromkreis GmbH is an independent energy distributor offering electricity and gas tariffs from over 30well-known energy suppliers as well as its own innovative brands, clubstromand clubgas, of which€5 per newcontract is donated to theHeilbronnChildren’s Hospital Foundation. stromkreis’ goal is to provide private and business customers throughout Germany with access to cheap electricity and gas tariffs independently, and in the same way via sales partners. It supports its sales partners with a reliable service and a sophisticated portal for entering and processing orders. stromkreis is Germany’s competent companion and advisor when it comes to optimising energy costs, being active nationwide, and regionally onsite. Whether for private individuals, industrial, or commercial customers, the company offers a comprehensive service which saves clients time and money. There are a range of benefits of dealing with stromkreis for clients, including getting free advice before, during, and after signing the contract; getting up to 60 months price guarantee; individual framework contracts with flexible terms; bundle contracts for electricity and gas; renewable energies that are sustainable and clean; free personal and all-round support; and greater financial power. The stromkreis team are the experts when it comes to purchasing energy. They specialise in professional advice and excellent service, advising fairly and honestly with the aim of optimising clients’ energy costs, whilst also taking care of all the formalities for them. stromkreis is characterised by innovative, sustainable, and customer-oriented thinking and acting, as well as a high level of competence, seriousness, honesty, and friendly, personal customer service. In addition, stromkreis places great importance on social commitment, with its CEO, Nico Roder saying, “This is one of our corporate values and is a matter close to our hearts”. Part of the company’s corporate philosophy is fundamentally to make the world a little bit better – Through lots of green energy with its own brand, clubstrom (100% certified green electricity) and through charitable commitment. In 2020, it introduced the contactless signature for its sales partners; it uses paper sparingly and has stopped sending paper payslips, instead making them available online; and when it comes to choosing advertising material, it does not shy away from higher prices and also accepts higher costs for regional production. There is no single unique ingredient for stromkreis’ recipe for success; rather, there are a range of contributors that have got the company where it is today. It has been able to acquire great sales partners and suppliers. It has also been honoured as a great place to work by Best Employer in Baden-Württemberg, and Best Employer in a Medium-Sized Company. Nico comments, “In a region where we compete with heavyweights like Lidl, Audi, Kaufland, Mercedes, and Bechtle for the best people, this double award win is a real exclamation mark.” Nico also shares, “We mustn’t forget the liberalisation of the electricity market at the end of the 1990s; since which it has been possible to switch to another provider. In 2007, the same happened for the gas market as well. This indirectly helped establish our existence as a circuit.” Above all, it has been stromkreis’ responsibility towards ensuring top service and quality that has led to its success. This has been no small task because the energy industry is fast-moving and it develops rapidly, being subject to constant competitive pressure. But it has always found itself succeeding and growing. We have no doubts that this success and growth will continue for the company into the future, either. A key focus for stromkreis moving forward will be fibre optics, which is an integral part of its service portfolio. Its experienced team supports providers in developing communities and providing qualified D2D personnel onsite who are responsible for onsite implementation. In cooperation with Deutsche GigaNetz GmbH, it has already been able to successfully prepare more than 10 communities for the future in demand bundling and construction marketing and ensure fibre optic expansion. It is continuing to expand the cooperation and the glass fibre business at breakneck speed and is looking for both suppliers for successful cooperation and sales partners for marketing. Company: stromkreis GmbH Energiedistribution Contact: Esther Jonitz Email: [email protected] Website: www.stromkreis.de Nico Roder (CEO)

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