Sales Manager / Business Development Manager Green Hydrogen

VoltH2; Gelsenkirchen; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading green energy company is seeking a Sales Manager / Business Development Manager to drive the hydrogen market in Germany. The role involves developing commercial opportunities, managing relationships with stakeholders, and monitoring market developments. Candidates should have a strong background in energy and proven business development skills. With competitive compensation and a hybrid work model, this is a unique opportunity to influence the transition to green hydrogen.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation including a company car

Bonus scheme

Reimbursement of phone expenses

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the energy market.
• Strong understanding of the German energy market and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in contract negotiations and relationship management.

Aufgaben

• Identify and develop commercial opportunities for green hydrogen projects in Germany.
• Build and maintain relationships with industrial customers and strategic partners.
• Monitor and analyze developments in the hydrogen market.
• Prepare commercial proposals and support contract negotiations.

Kenntnisse

Business development

Negotiation skills

B2B relationship management

Market analysis

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Business, Economics, Energy, Technology

Jobbeschreibung

Join the energy transition by shaping the German green hydrogen market!

We are looking for an ambitiousSales Manager / Business Development Managerto identify, develop and realise commercial opportunities for green hydrogen projects in Germany. In this role, you will be at the forefront of building partnerships, securing offtake agreements and developing strategic projects that accelerate the hydrogen economy.

As green hydrogen becomes a cornerstone of decarbonisation for the (heavy) industry and mobility — supported by European and German policy frameworks — VoltH2 is scaling its activities in Germany. Since 2020, we have been developing multiple hydrogen production sites across Germany and the Netherlands. To support our continued growth, we are expanding our German team with a commercially driven professional who understands both the market and the technology behind hydrogen.

Your Responsibilities

• Identify and develop commercial opportunities for green hydrogen projects in Germany, with a strong focus on North Rhine-Westphalia.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with industrial customers, public stakeholders and strategic partners.
• Develop hydrogen offtake opportunities and support the structuring of joint ventures and partnerships.
• Monitor, analyse and anticipate regulatory, policy and market developments in the German hydrogen market.
• Prepare commercial proposals and support contract negotiations with customers and partners.
• Structure and manage complex commercial and contractual arrangements.
• Support technical and financial development teams with market insights and commercial input.
• Report directly to the Country Manager Germany.

What You Bring

• A proven track record in business development, origination, sales or commercial roles within energy, infrastructure or renewables;
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, ideally within the German energy market;
• A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Business, Economics, Energy, Technology or a related field;
• Strong understanding of the German energy market, regulatory frameworks and stakeholder landscape;
• Experience in long-term B2B relationship management and contract negotiations;
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a strategic and entrepreneurial mindset;
• Fluency inGerman and English (spoken and written).

Why Join Us

At VoltH2, you will play a key role in shaping the German green hydrogen market and working on high-impact, future-proof energy projects. We offer a collaborative and inclusive working environment where initiative is encouraged and individual contributions truly matter.

You can expect:

• Competitive compensation, including a company car;
• Bonus scheme;
• Reimbursement of phone expenses;
• Hybrid working model;
• A high level of responsibility and ownership;
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth as the company scales.

We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring how you can contribute to the growth of VoltH2 in Germany.