Business Development Manager - Greenfield Solar Pv

EWI Recruitment; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading renewable energy recruitment agency seeks a Senior Business Development Manager to expand their photovoltaic project pipeline in Italy. This hybrid role involves securing land, managing teams, and overseeing large-scale solar projects. Candidates should have extensive experience in Italy's solar market and possess strong negotiation skills. The salary is negotiable within €60,000 - €90,000 per year.

Competenze

• Experience delivering large-scale solar projects in Italy.
• Strong understanding of greenfield development processes.
• Extensive knowledge of the Italian solar market.

Mansioni

• Secure land and propose acquisition opportunities.
• Manage a team of land prospectors and project developers.
• Oversee development of large-scale solar farms.

Conoscenze

Stakeholder influence

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Fluent in Italian and English

Formazione

Master’s degree, MBA, or relevant field

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Business Development Manager - Greenfield Solar PV

Our client is looking to expand their team of Senior Business Development Managers to help transition the world towards a more sustainable future. Italy is considered one of the most promising markets for renewable projects, and they are eager to grow their photovoltaic project pipeline within the sector.

The Role

• Secure land, identify, evaluate, and propose acquisition and partnership opportunities.
• Build and maintain an existing portfolio of business contacts.
• Manage a team of land prospectors and project developers in your region.
• Oversee development within an allocated territory, managing a portfolio of large-scale, ground-mounted solar farms from site identification to obtaining all necessary permits.
• Monitor and respond to expressions of interest (EOI) from communities or private individuals in the region.
• Identify and analyze opportunities for photovoltaic project acquisition and conduct risk assessments.
• Manage technical and legal consultants, working closely with internal support functions such as planning, PPA, BE, purchasing, networks, and production.
• Review and finalize project contracts including NDAs, co-development agreements, leases, SPAs, EPC, and O&M contracts.
• Provide support for business development activities as needed.
• This is a hybrid role, allowing work from anywhere in Italy or from offices in Taranto or Milan.

Experience & Education

• Experience in delivering large-scale solar projects in Italy.
• Extensive knowledge of the Italian market.
• Strong understanding of greenfield development processes.
• Master’s degree, MBA, or relevant field; financial qualifications are a plus.

Personal Qualifications

• Ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Highly organized and success-driven.
• Capable of thriving under pressure.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills.
• Data-driven strategic development experience.
• Decisive, committed, and inspiring leader.
• Team player with cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficient in written and spoken Italian and English.
• Valid driving license.

Location & Salary

• Location: Italy - Milan or remote (hybrid).
• Salary: Negotiable depending on experience; range €60,000 - €90,000 per year.

Application Questions

• Greenfield Solar PV experience in Italy?
• Authorized to work in Italy without company assistance?
• Experience delivering large-scale solar projects in Italy?
• Extensive knowledge of the solar market in Italy?
• Understanding of the greenfield development process?
• Solar Project Development experience: 3+ years.
• Experience in Italy's solar sector: 5+ years.
• Greenfield Solar experience: 2+ years.

Work Location

Hybrid remote in 20124 Milano, MI.

This opportunity allows you to learn from industry leaders and grow your career in a dynamic and innovative industry. Join us in accelerating Italy's renewable energy transition!

Interested candidates should contact us today. EWI Recruitment acts as an employment agency for this vacancy.