Business Development Manager - Italy

FlexGen Power Systems, LLC.; Genova; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

FlexGen Power Systems, a leader in energy storage solutions, seeks a Business Development Manager for Europe, focusing on cultivating key relationships and driving sales in Italy. This role, requiring strong problem-solving skills and a background in renewable energy, emphasizes collaboration across teams to deliver innovative energy solutions.

Competenze

• Minimum of 5 years of working experience, including 2 years in sales or business development.
• Experience with renewable energy (solar, wind, battery) is crucial.
• Knowledge of battery storage and power system design is advantageous.

Mansioni

• Cultivating relationships with utilities and channel partners.
• Assessing utility-scale storage project sales across Italy.
• Leading preparation of commercial solutions for customers.

Conoscenze

Communication

Problem Solving

Conflict Resolution

Negotiation

Formazione

BS degree in engineering or a related technical field

Strumenti

Office

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM programs (e.g., Salesforce)

Descrizione del lavoro

Based in Durham, N.C., FlexGen is an innovative software and services provider in the global energy storage sector. At the forefront of the energy transition, FlexGen leverages decades of engineering and software expertise to help shape the future of sustainable power both in the United States and globally. FlexGen's HybridOS software seamlessly integrates with any hardware vendor and with both traditional and renewable power sources. Our advanced analytics and AI-driven insights enable energy storage owners to effectively deploy diverse power market strategies and integrate various generation forms, enhancing grid stability and increasing economic returns. With 1.5M hours of runtime and 8 GWh of energy storage systems managed with HybridOS, FlexGen provides field-tested software and services solutions that are trusted by the most technically and commercially demanding developers, utilities, government agencies, and industrial companies worldwide.

Position Description :

The Business Development Manager – Europe, Italy is responsible for leading a business development function in Europe and is a key leader within FlexGen. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President of Development, this individual is expected to work broadly and collaboratively across FlexGen to achieve an innovative growth agenda and deliver energy storage solutions to large energy users.

Specifically, this revenue-generating role will be a critical partner to product development, delivery, and customer success areas of the business. Additionally, the manager will work closely with software engineers, electrical engineers, and other internal teams to ensure appropriate and optimal deal structuring and project partnerships.

Major Job Responsibilities :

1. Cultivating relationships with utilities and channel partners
2. Assessing and originating utility-scale storage project sales across Italy
3. Developing and executing outreach strategies with major market players, prospective customers, and strategic partners
4. Leading the preparation of commercial and technical solutions for FlexGen customers and partners
5. Travel to customer and project sites (~60%)

Position Requirements :

1. A track record of distributed energy project development
2. Experience with electric power, renewable energy (solar, wind, and battery), industrial communication, or electrical service
3. Effective communication skills in both formal and informal settings, internally and externally
4. Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
5. Minimum of BS degree in engineering or a related technical field
6. At least 5 years of working experience, including a minimum of 2 years in sales or business development
7. Exposure to commercial energy negotiations, electricity market/resource planning analysis, or new market entry strategies is preferred
8. Knowledge of power industry, battery storage, power converters, power system design, or battery energy storage controls is advantageous
9. High proficiency with Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM programs (e.g., Salesforce)

FlexGen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. The company complies with applicable laws governing nondiscrimination and prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Employees may be subject to periodic drug testing as permitted by law.