SENIOR COMMERCIAL MANAGER

Our client is an international renewable energy developer, which specialises in developing off-site solar and battery energy storage projects, that are connected directly to large industrial power users (‘IPU’s), providing a supply of renewable electricity, energy security, price security, financial savings and decarbonisation. They aim to disrupt traditional energy supply models by providing true renewable energy solutions to IPU’s globally, generating a positive impact for all stakeholders.

THE POSITION

The Senior Commercial Manager will be responsible for developing and driving the commercial strategy for France. This is a high-impact role, responsible for shaping our clients market entry, defining strategic priorities, and executing commercial growth plans.

The successful candidate will lead business development efforts, establish key customer relationships, and drive PPA negotiations from first engagement to contract close. With expansion, they will also play a key role in building and leading a commercial team for France.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in renewable energy markets and power sales, a strategic mindset, and proven experience at a sufficiently senior level in business development and stakeholder relationship management.

We are inviting interest from ambitious, knowledgeable individuals who are passionate about energy, decarbonisation and renewables, and who are keen to join our clients exciting scale-up journey. The successful candidate will be contributing to informed decision-making regarding energy project development, investment, and financing opportunities.

They must be fluent in both English and French. This role requires regular and frequent travel between London and Paris.

REMUNERATION

A competitive remuneration package will be on offer to the successful candidate.

HOW TO APPLY

If you believe that you meet the requirements necessary to take on this important role, please submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae via the available ‘Apply Option’ in strictest confidence, for the immediate attention of Chloe O’Regan Murphy, Practice Leader of retained executive search partners, Principal Connections – executive search.

For a confidential discussion please contact Chloe O’Regan Murphy on +44 208 089 79 91.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Principal Connections is acting as an employment agency and has been retained to manage this important appointment process.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.

Candidates for this post will be sourced through both an advertised selection and executive search process.

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to satisfactory reference checks as well as any other background checks and/or assessments considered appropriate to the process.

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