Head of Business Development

NextWave Partners; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Head of Business Development in Berlin. The role includes leading commercial activities for utility-scale renewable energy projects and overseeing strategy alignment with regional objectives. You will utilize your expertise in project development and stakeholder engagement, along with your strong leadership skills, to drive business success in the German market. Fluency in both German and English is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Significant leadership experience in renewable energy, ideally within the German market.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale renewable energy projects.
• Experience in M&A and navigating regulatory frameworks in Germany.

Aufgaben

• Lead the business development strategy for Germany and manage renewable energy projects.
• Foster a collaborative work culture and build a high-performing development team.
• Represent the company at industry events and oversee commercial negotiations.

Kenntnisse

Leadership in renewable energy

Project development expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial deal-making

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Jobbeschreibung

About

We are collaborating with a global renewable energy company who has a strong track record in solar and energy storage development. They are looking for a Head of Business Development who will lead all commercial development activities in Germany. This includes identifying, developing, and delivering utility-scale renewable energy projects (solar, storage, hybrid, etc.) through greenfield development, co-development partnerships, and M&A transactions. The role is based in Berlin.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the origination, development, and commercial negotiation of renewable energy projects in Germany.
• Define and execute the business development strategy for Germany in alignment with wider regional and global objectives.
• Act as the company’s primary representative in Germany, both internally and externally.
• Build and lead a high-performing, inclusive development team.
• Foster a collaborative work culture across local and centralised functions.
• Represent the business at industry events, conferences, and external forums as required.
• Oversee commercial negotiations and work with legal and technical teams to ensure project success.
• Identify and pursue opportunities in related technologies (e.g., battery storage, hybrid systems, agrivoltaics, green hydrogen).
• Prepare and present materials to internal investment committees for project approvals.
• Maintain and expand a strong industry network, including regulators, partners, and market influencers.

Experience & Knowledge

• Significant leadership experience in renewable energy (solar, wind, or BESS), ideally within the German market.
• Proven track record of originating and delivering large-scale renewable energy projects.
• Expertise in project development, M&A, and navigating regulatory frameworks in Germany.
• Experience leading stakeholder engagement with government bodies, regulators, and commercial entities.
• Skilled in commercial deal-making and investment structuring.
• Strategic thinker with experience scaling businesses or business units.
• Fluent in German and English.

If interested, please apply using the link or reach out directly via email: [e-mail]