Business Development Manager (Energy sector)

Michael Page; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric lease car

Laptop and phone

40 vacation days

Pension scheme

Hybrid work

Training & development

Autonomy & impact

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with an innovative energy transition company in the Netherlands seeking a Senior Business Developer to drive growth across markets and customer segments. You will analyze market developments, build commercial propositions, and develop growth strategies while forging strategic relationships with customers, partners, and internal teams.

A background in energy, infrastructure, or renewables and fluency in Dutch and English are essential.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in business development, sales, consultancy, or project development.
• Experience within the energy sector, infrastructure, renewable energy, or a similar market.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and result-oriented.
• Experience in developing commercial propositions and growth strategies.
• Strong relationship builder who easily switches between different stakeholders.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English.
• Interest in the energy transition and developing new market opportunities.
• Capable of independently identifying opportunities and commercially converting them.

Responsibilities

• Developing new markets, customer segments, and business opportunities.
• Analyzing market developments and customer needs.
• Developing business cases, commercial propositions, and growth strategies.
• Building strategic relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Identifying and capitalizing on new commercial opportunities.
• Collaborating with internal teams to successfully execute growth plans.
• Contribute to the commercial growth and market position of the organization.
• Actively responding to trends and developments within the energy transition.

Skills

Market development

Sales & business dev

Consultancy

Project development

Energy sector knowledge

Analytical skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Stakeholder management

Dutch & English

Opportunity identification

Growth strategy

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Business Admin / Engineering / Energy Management

Job description

• Making an impact at a fast-growing player in the energy transition.


• A lot of freedom to develop new business and partnerships.

About Our Client

An innovative player in the energy transition that develops smart energy solutions for business customers. The organization combines the clout of an international group with the speed, entrepreneurial spirit, and growth opportunities of a scale-up environment.

Job Description

• Developing new markets, customer segments, and business opportunities.


• Analyzing market developments and customer needs.


• Developing business cases, commercial propositions, and growth strategies.


• Building strategic relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders.


• Identifying and capitalizing on new commercial opportunities.


• Collaborating with internal teams to successfully execute growth plans.


• Contribute to the commercial growth and market position of the organization.


• Actively responding to trends and developments within the energy transition.

The Successful Applicant

• Completed higher professional or university education, preferably in Business Administration, Engineering, Energy Management, or similar.


• Several years of experience in business development, sales, consultancy, or project development.


• Experience within the energy sector, infrastructure, renewable energy, or a similar market.


• Strong commercial and analytical skills.


• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and result-oriented.


• Experience in developing commercial propositions and growth strategies.


• Strong relationship builder who easily switches between different stakeholders.


• Excellent command of the Dutch and English languages are a must.


• Interest in the energy transition and developing new market opportunities.


• Capable of independently identifying opportunities and commercially converting them.

What's on Offer

• Gross monthly salary between €5,000 and €6,600 plus bonus.


• Electric lease car, laptop and smartphone.


• 40 vacation days and a strong pension scheme.


• Hybrid working with high flexibility.


• Ample training and development opportunities.


• A lot of freedom, entrepreneurship, and visible impact within a growing organization.


• Working on innovative energy solutions within the energy transition.