International Business Developer

Talantir; France; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option plan

Optimized salary package

Autonomy

Remote work

Job summary

Powernaut in remote EU markets seeks an International Business Developer to expand across BeNeLux and France, driving partnerships with energy stakeholders and owning the customer journey.

You will build enduring client relationships, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with product, marketing, and success teams to ensure value delivery and onboarding success. This role offers autonomy, a strong salary package, and stock options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in energy or technology sales.
• Full sales lifecycle management from prospecting to closure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and French.
• Willingness to travel regularly to meet clients.

Responsibilities

• Craft and execute a sales strategy tailored to the EU energy market.
• Identify and engage C-suite executives, building a strong network at the top levels.
• Build and manage a high-value sales pipeline from prospecting to close.
• Collaborate with product, marketing and customer success to meet client needs.
• Negotiate contracts delivering long-term value for partners and Powernaut.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and drive onboarding and adoption.

Skills

Sales

Communication

English

French

Job description

## What Does This International Business Developer Role Involve?Ready to shape the energy future and build lasting partnerships across BeNeLux and FRANCE?### The JobAs our \\*Business Development Manager, focussing on international business expansion\\*, you'll be at the forefront of Powernaut's expansion, \\*driving to our future growth\\*. You'll take \\*full ownership of the customer journey\\*, building enduring partnerships with key energy stakeholders across Europe. From \\*unearthing transformative opportunities\\* to seamlessly \\*onboarding clients\\* and \\*championing their long-term success\\*, you'll be the driving force and trusted face behind Powernaut's most critical customer relationships.You'll operate with a high degree of autonomy, working hand-in-hand with our founders to \\*shape strategic decisions\\* and ensure our collective efforts align perfectly with Powernaut's ambitious vision.•Here's what your impactful role will entail:\\*•\\*Crafting and executing a sales strategy\\* uniquely tailored to the EU energy market.•\\*Identifying and engaging C-suite executives and management\\*, building a robust network at the highest levels through innovative, out-of-the-box approaches.•\\*Building and meticulously managing a high-value sales pipeline\\*, guiding complex deals from initial prospecting through to successful closure.•\\*Collaborating closely with our product, marketing, and customer success teams\\* to ensure our solutions precisely meet — and exceed — client needs.•\\*Negotiating intricate contracts\\* that deliver exceptional, long-term value for both our partners and Powernaut.•\\*Serving as a trusted advisor\\* to clients, leveraging deep industry insights to position our software as an indispensable solution for energy flexibility.•Your day-to-day will be dynamic and impactful:\\*•Proactively identifying and engaging high-potential prospects within your focused region.•Designing and delivering compelling, tailored pitches that resonate with stakeholder needs.•\\*Closing significant deals\\* that align with Powernaut’s mission and revenue goals.•Leading onboarding and implementation efforts, ensuring \\*seamless integration\\* with our cutting-edge platform.•Continuously monitoring customer satisfaction and providing proactive, \\*hands-on support\\* to ensure their unwavering success.•\\*Spotting and capitalising on upselling opportunities\\*, collaborating with clients to expand their adoption of our innovative solutions.### Your ProfileWe're looking for a \\*driven, entrepreneurial spirit\\* who is ready to make a tangible difference.\\_Requirements\\_•\\*5+ years of proven experience\\* in the energy or technology sector, with a strong track record in sales, project management, pre-sales, implementation consulting, or similar client-facing roles.•A \\*deep, nuanced understanding of the energy landscape\\*, particularly the intricate challenges, burgeoning opportunities, and cutting-edge solutions related to energy flexibility.•\\*Demonstrated ability to manage the full sales lifecycle\\*, from initial outreach and closing complex deals to seamless implementation and ongoing success management.•\\*Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both English and french are essential. \\*•\\*Fit our Powernaut values -\\* powering up our constellation with your passion, customer excellence drive and team mindset while pushing yours’ and others’ boundaries.•Willingness to \\*travel regularly\\* to meet clients and collaborate with the team in Ghent.\\_What's in it for you?\\_•The \\*freedom and autonomy\\* to manage your own work, armed with the tools and support you need to excel.•Become an integral part of a \\*dynamic, expert team\\* of quick-thinking, fast-acting individuals who are passionate about what they do.•An \\*optimized salary package\\* complemented by participation in our attractive \\*stock option plan\\*.•The profound satisfaction of \\*making a meaningful and lasting positive impact on our planet\\* by accelerating the climate transition.### Job Types: Full-time, Permanent### Pay: 45,000.00€ - 100,000.00€ per year### Work Location: Remote