Solar Business Developer

Smart Energies Transition; Brescia; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Energies Transition is seeking a junior PV project developer to manage development phases, coordinate with the tech department, and lead fundraising activities for industrial solar projects.

You will support the International Project Manager-Italy in development, financing, and management of energy generation initiatives, collaborating with external consultants and suppliers. A Master's degree and 0–2 years' PV experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in management engineering or economics.
• 0–2 years' experience in PV project development.
• Strong teamwork and independent work ability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Willing to travel; flexible working hours.
• Proficient with Excel and Office suite.
• Italian and English at technical level; French appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage PV project development: feasibility, authorizations, and partnerships.
• Coordinate with the technical department and evaluate project opportunities.
• Manage external studies and partner network; secure licenses.
• Support International Project Manager-Italy in development, financing and management.
• Prepare applications and fundraising materials.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Deadline oriented

Operational pragmatism

Education

Master's in management eng.

Tools

Excel

Job description

The resource will independently manage orders related to the installation of photovoltaic systems for industrial customers, following all phases related to the design and budgeting of the systems. Specifically, he/she will be responsible for:

Project development and management of development partnerships:

• Management of project development: feasibility study, management of the authorization process and coordination with the technical department;

• Evaluation of project and SPV acquisition opportunities;

• Contracting with the various parties involved in the project (development contract, partnership, etc.)

• Rigorous analysis of the tax and legal contexts in the project development phases;

• Financial modeling and management of a budget in the internal development phase or with co-developers;

• Management of external studies necessary for the development of a project (structural study, network integration, environmental impact, geotechnical and topographic studies, etc.)

• Search for potential partners and follow-up of a network of itinerant salespeople;

• Obtain authorizations and licenses;

Operational:

• Assist the International Project Manager-Italy in all his tasks, namely the development, financing, acquisition and management of energy generation activities;

• Management of technical, legal, financial suppliers, etc;

• Facilitate relations with partner companies;

• Studies on the performance of photovoltaic projects;

Funding:

• Preparation of application packages;

• Production of presentation materials and fundraising.

• Master's degree in management engineering or economics;

• Experience: 0-2 years in the development of photovoltaic projects;

• Ability to work in a team, independent management and motivation to grow in a highly dynamic environment;

• The ideal candidate is able to work on multiple projects at the same time, is oriented towards respecting deadlines and determined;

• Availability for flexible working hours based on travel to construction sites and a good dose of operational concreteness are essential;

• Knowledge and use of the Office package and in particular Excel;

• Languages: Italian and English at a technical level required, French appreciated.