Business Development Manager

Smart4 Energy; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Smart4 Energy seeks a Business Development Manager to drive new business and develop a network of commercial partners across the Netherlands, with a focus on battery storage and energy management solutions for businesses. This hands-on role involves opening doors, building relationships and turning opportunities into long-term partnerships.

Travel across the Netherlands is required; a flexible hybrid working environment is offered along with a competitive package including performance-related

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in B2B sales or business development in energy/tech sectors.
• Hunter mentality with proven ability to open new accounts and grow business.
• Strong commercial drive and interest in technical energy solutions.
• Existing network in Dutch installer/integrator market is a plus.
• Knowledge of BESS, energy management, solar, EV charging, grid constraints is advantageous.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the Netherlands.
• Fluent Dutch and good English.

Responsibilities

• Identify and approach potential installers, system integrators and commercial partners across the Netherlands.
• Build and develop a strong partner network within the Dutch energy market.
• Generate new business through proactive prospecting, networking and market development.
• Introduce partners to battery storage and energy management solutions and support them throughout the commercial journey.
• Develop long-term relationships and help partners position solutions with their customers.
• Work with internal teams to identify new market opportunities.
• Stay informed on developments across battery storage, energy management and the Dutch energy market.
• Travel regularly across the Netherlands to meet prospective and existing partners.

Skills

Hunter mentality

B2B sales

Dutch market network

Energy solutions knowledge

Relationship building

Fluent Dutch

Travel readiness

Independent work

Negotiation skills

Job description

Title: Business Development Manager – Energy Storage

Location: The Hague/ Rotterdam, Netherlands

We are supporting a fast-growing European cleantech business as they expand their commercial presence across the Netherlands.

They are looking for a Business Development Manager to drive new business and develop a strong network of commercial partners across the Dutch market, with a particular focus on battery storage and energy management solutions for businesses. This is a hands-on commercial role suited to someone who enjoys opening doors, developing new relationships and turning opportunities into long-term partnerships.

What you’ll be doing

• Identify and approach potential installers, system integrators and commercial partners across the Netherlands
• Build and develop a strong partner network within the Dutch energy market
• Generate new business through proactive prospecting, networking and market development
• Introduce partners to battery storage and energy management solutions and support them throughout the commercial journey
• Develop long-term relationships and help partners successfully position solutions with their customers
• Work closely with internal commercial and technical teams to identify new market opportunities
• Stay informed on developments across battery storage, energy management, grid constraints and the wider Dutch energy market
• Travel regularly across the Netherlands to meet prospective and existing partners

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years' experience in B2B sales or business development, ideally within energy, technology, installation or another technical sector
• A proven hunter mentality with experience identifying prospects, opening new accounts and developing business
• Strong commercial drive combined with an interest in technical solutions
• Experience or an existing network within the Dutch installer/integrator market would be a strong advantage
• Knowledge of BESS, energy management, solar, EV charging, grid congestion or related energy solutions is advantageous, but not essential
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Comfortable working independently within a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
• Willingness to travel regularly within the Netherlands
• Fluent Dutch and good English

What’s on offer

You’ll be joining a growing cleantech business at an exciting stage of its European expansion, with the opportunity to have a real impact on the development of the Dutch market.

The company offers a flexible hybrid working environment, alongside a competitive package including performance-related bonus/commission and additional benefits.

If you have a strong B2B sales background and want to move further into the growing battery storage and energy management market, I’d be happy to speak confidentially.