Business Development | Growth Lead

Empresaconfidencial; Vitoria; Presencial; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Empresaconfidencial is seeking a Growth Lead to drive the company’s growth strategy across existing and selected new European markets in renewables. You will develop market-entry theses, build investment cases, and establish strategic relationships with local developers, utilities and investors across multiple geographies.

The role requires a deep understanding of European renewable energy markets, regulatory frameworks and the ability to present conclusions to senior management.

Formación

• 10+ years in business development or strategic growth in renewables.
• Deep knowledge of European renewable energy markets and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to build investment or market-entry cases presented to senior management.
• Established network with developers and industry stakeholders in European markets.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and assess growth opportunities across existing and new European markets.
• Develop and defend investment and market-entry theses based on regulatory, commercial and development considerations.
• Monitor market dynamics, regulatory developments and industry trends to spot opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with developers, utilities, advisors and investors.
• Originate opportunities through local networks and strategic partnerships.

Conocimientos

Growth strategy

Stakeholder management

Cross-border collaboration

Executive communication

Independent execution

International environment

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Postgraduate specialization (renewables/energy)

Descripción del empleo

An IPP is looking for a Growth Lead to support the company's growth strategy across existing and selected new European markets. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying, assessing and advancing growth opportunities in the renewable energy sector, with a particular focus on developing market-entry strategies, building investment theses, originating opportunities and establishing strategic relationships with local stakeholders. This position requires a combination of strategic thinking, commercial acumen, market knowledge and strong relationship-building capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of renewable energy markets and be comfortable evaluating opportunities, challenging assumptions and presenting recommendations to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and assess growth opportunities across existing and selected new European markets.
• Develop and defend investment and market-entry theses based on regulatory, commercial, competitive and development considerations.
• Monitor market dynamics, regulatory developments and industry trends to identify attractive opportunities and emerging markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, utilities, advisors, investors and other relevant industry stakeholders.
• Originate opportunities through local networks and strategic partnerships.
• Evaluate renewable energy opportunities across solar PV, wind and BESS technologies.
• Coordinate internal assessments with technical, legal, regulatory and financial teams.
• Prepare business cases, market assessments and strategic recommendations for senior management.
• Support negotiations with developers and partners to advance identified opportunities.
• Contribute to the company's geographic expansion strategy and long-term growth plans.
• Maintain an active pipeline of opportunities and market intelligence across target geographies.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in business development, strategic growth, project development or related roles within the renewable energy sector.
• Strong understanding of European renewable energy markets and their regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience assessing new markets and identifying growth opportunities.
• Established network of relationships with developers and industry stakeholders in one or more European renewable energy markets.
• Experience in markets such as Romania, Greece, the Baltics and/or Southeast Europe will be highly valued.
• Previous experience within renewable energy developers, IPPs, utilities, infrastructure platforms or energy-focused advisory firms is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build and present investment or market-entry cases to senior decision-makers.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial and strategic mindset.
• Ability to assess opportunities from regulatory, development, commercial and investment perspectives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong communication and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives across multiple geographies.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong focus on execution and results.
• Comfortable operating in international and multicultural environments.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate education or relevant specialization is considered a plus.

Languages

• Exceptional English and Spanish communication and presentation skills are essential.
• Additional European languages are considered a plus.