Business Developer Portugal

BayWa r.e. Solar Trade Global; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile working

Flexible working hours

Smartphone also

Company car

Home office

Variable salary (bonus)

Job summary

BayWa r.e. Solar Systems SLU, the Iberian representative of BayWa r.e.’s Solar Trade, seeks a commercially driven professional based in Portugal to grow the Iberian market.

You will develop a regional network of installers and project designers for self-consumption solar solutions and lead commercial negotiations for new projects. You will act as a technical reference for clients and the internal sales team, identify new partners, and contribute to strategy with market insights.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering, business administration, or economics.
• Minimum of 5 years in photovoltaic solar energy with strong technical expertise.
• Well-established network within solar industry, project development, construction, or electricity retail.
• Excellent communication, autonomy, and initiative.
• Fluent in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand a regional network of specialized installers and project designers for self-consumption solar solutions (residential and industrial).
• Lead the quotation, proposal, and commercial negotiation process for new projects.
• Act as a technical reference point for clients, investors, and the internal sales team.
• Identify and onboard new commercial partners to accelerate growth beyond the existing customer base.
• Advise management and marketing on market dynamics, customer needs, and emerging opportunities in your region.
• Contribute to product and procurement strategy as part of the new business development team.
• Collaborate closely with Operations and Key Account Managers, transferring established accounts and focusing on generating new business opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Initiative

English language

Spanish language

Network in solar industry

Education

University degree in engineering, business administration, or economics

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Salesforce

Job description

BayWa r.e. is the home for change makers. We r.e.think energy – how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in 30 countries, we have over 4,000 people already working across the world, collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.

BayWa r.e. Solar Systems SLU is a leading PV wholesale business, responsible for Spain and Portugal. Internationally, BayWa r.e.’s PV wholesale business operates in Europe, North and Central America as well as the APAC region. In the Iberian market, we carry a wide range of high-quality products in our portfolio, have strategic global framework agreements with most leading brands and have a proprietary mounting system (novotegra) and design tool solution (Solar Planit).

About the role

BayWa r.e. Solar Systems SLU, the representative of BayWa r.e.’s Solar Trade division in the Iberian Peninsula, is seeking a commercially driven professional based in Portugal to support the growth of the Iberian market. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, strengthening the regional partner network, and contributing to the expansion of photovoltaic solar solutions in the country.

What You Will Do

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and expand a regional network of specialized installers and project designers for self-consumption solar solutions (residential and industrial).
• Lead the quotation, proposal, and commercial negotiation process for new projects.
• Act as a technical reference point for clients, investors, and the internal sales team.
• Identify and onboard new commercial partners to accelerate growth beyond the existing customer base.
• Advise management and marketing on market dynamics, customer needs, and emerging opportunities in your region.
• Contribute to product and procurement strategy as part of the new business development team.
• Collaborate closely with Operations and Key Account Managers, transferring established accounts and focusing on generating new business opportunities.

What You Bring

YOUR PROFILE:

• University degree, preferably in engineering, business administration, or economics.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the photovoltaic solar energy sector, with strong technical expertise.
• A well-established network within the solar industry, project development, construction, or electricity retail sectors.
• Excellent communication skills, with a high degree of autonomy and initiative.
• Passion for renewable energy and enthusiasm for joining a young and professional team.
• Background in technical service or commercial roles, with the desire to expand your expertise in both areas.
• Strong command of MS Office and familiarity with ERP/CRM systems such as SAP, NetSuite, and/or Salesforce.
• Good level of spoken and written English and Spanish preferred.

What We Are Ready To Offer You

• Mobile working
• Flexible working hours
• Smartphone also
• Company car
• Home office
• Variable salary (bonus)

Is This Role The Right Fit For You?

You matter to us

At BayWa r.e. we are fully committed to fostering equity and inclusion and embrace the diversity, of all our people, both present and those yet to join us!

We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social-, cultural-, or ethnic-background, sex, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer for all by providing an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment.

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