Director Commercial Operations DIN (m/f/d)

Nordex SE; Madrid; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex SE is seeking a Director Commercial Operations to lead wind project commercial activities from idea through execution. You will align commercial strategy with global wind objectives, coordinate across sales, PMO, operations, and clients, and ensure profitable, timely project delivery.

You will drive complex bids, oversee commercial terms, and monitor KPIs such as profitability, backlog, and margins. Strong leadership, risk management, and ESG compliance are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration (ADE), or a similar field
• A Master’s degree in Renewable Energy, Commercial Management, or an MBA is desirable
• High level of English, equivalent to C1

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategy for commercial operations, aligning with wind business objectives at national and international levels.
• Oversee preparation of complex bids, including planning, technical scope, and commercial terms.
• Manage key negotiations with strategic clients and optimize execution processes, monitoring margins and forecasts.
• Lead communication and coordination among sales, PMO, supply chain, and production teams.
• Assess and mitigate commercial, operational, regulatory, and environmental risks, ensuring safety and ESG compliance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Bid management

Negotiation

Project coordination

Risk management

ESG compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Master’s in Renewable Energy

MBA desirable

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Director Commercial Operations DIN (m/f/d)

REQUISITION ID: 12632

LOCATION: Madrid, M, ES, 28001

DEPARTMENT: Project Development

As part of our growth we are looking for a Director Commercial Operations. This person will lead, optimize, and oversee business operations related to the lifecycle of wind projects, ensuring operational excellence, maximization of commercial performance, and strategic coordination among sales, operations, engineering, PMO, and clients.

The role acts as a link between commercial strategy, client needs, and project execution, ensuring that commercial agreements are translated into profitable, competitive projects delivered in accordance with quality, safety, and sustainability standards. This person will perform the following tasks:

YOUR TASKS:

Commercial Strategy and Leadership

• Define and execute the strategy for commercial operations, aligning it with the objectives of the wind business at both national and international levels.
• Represent the company in commercial, regulatory, and technological forums within the wind sector.

Bid and Proposal Management

• Oversee the preparation of complex bids, including planning, technical scope, and commercial terms.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of commercial proposals by coordinating inputs from engineering, finance, legal, procurement, and operations.

Negotiation, Processes, and Performance

• Manage key negotiations with strategic clients.
• Optimize commercial execution processes to ensure appropriate timelines, costs, and service levels.
• Monitor critical performance indicators, including conversion rates, backlog, profitability, forecasts, and margins.

Internal Coordination and Communication

• Lead communication and coordination among sales, PMO, supply chain, and production teams.
• Ensure a smooth transition between the commercial phase and project execution.

Risk, Safety, and Sustainability Management

• Assess and mitigate commercial, operational, regulatory, logistical, and environmental risks.
• Ensure compliance with industrial safety and sustainability standards, including ESG criteria.

YOUR PROFILE:

• University degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration (ADE), or a similar field*
• A Master’s degree in Renewable Energy, Commercial Management, or an MBA is desirable
• High level of English, equivalent to C1

*For foreign qualifications, recognition as the corresponding Spanish degree equivalency is required when applying.

YOUR BENEFITS

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

*Some offers may varyby location

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

Recruitment Fraud Notice:Please note that our People Attraction department will only contact you via official @nordex-online.com email addresses or authorized recruitment partners. You can find more information about our application process on our website.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex

We look forward to receiving your application!To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.