Founding Business Development Manager – Europe

BESS SERVICE; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Commission scheme

Career opportunities

Job summary

BESS SERVICE is expanding its European business from Amsterdam, building the BESS and EV charging ecosystem across Europe. We seek an entrepreneurial, well-connected Business Development Manager to identify opportunities, form strategic partnerships and close new projects in the Benelux and beyond.

The role offers hybrid work in Amsterdam with a commission-driven package and long-term career growth. You will help shape Europe’s BESS service delivery and participate in industry events to grow the

Qualifications

• Experience in project development, business development or strategic partnerships.
• Strong network within the European renewable energy industry.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to build business from the ground up.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Additional European languages such as Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian or Polish are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop C&I Battery Energy Storage opportunities across Europe.
• Develop EV charging + BESS projects and build a high-quality project pipeline.
• Develop strategic partnerships with electrical contractors, energy suppliers, utilities, EV charging operators, property owners, logistics and data centers.
• Prepare commercial proposals and coordinate technical and commercial discussions; negotiate partnership agreements; close new business opportunities.
• Represent BESS SERVICE at industry events and exhibitions across Europe.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Renewable energy network

Project development

Business development

Strategic partnerships

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Job description

Founding Business Development Manager – Europe

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) | Solar PV | EV Charging

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid & Flexible)

About BESS SERVICE

BESS SERVICE is an international renewable energy technical service company specializing in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Solar PV and EV Charging Infrastructure.

Our services include:

• Turnkey BESS Projects
• Operation & Maintenance (O&M)
• Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSA)
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Spare Parts Warehousing
• Heavy Lifting & Logistics

Today we support projects across Europe, the Middle East, Japan and China.

With our Amsterdam office as the European hub, we are expanding our project development activities across Europe and are looking for entrepreneurial business development professionals to grow with us.

About the Role

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to develop commercial and industrial renewable energy opportunities across Europe, with an initial focus on the Benelux region.

Your mission is to identify, develop and secure Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Solar + Storage and EV Charging infrastructure projects, while building long-term partnerships throughout the European renewable energy ecosystem.

This is an opportunity to become one of the founding members of our European business development team.

Your Responsibilities

Project Development

• Identify and develop C&I Battery Energy Storage opportunities
• Develop EV Charging + BESS projects
• Build and manage a high-quality project pipeline

Partnership Development

Develop strategic partnerships with:

• Electrical Contractors
• Energy Suppliers & Utilities
• EV Charging Operators
• Commercial & Industrial Property Owners
• Logistics & Cold Storage Companies
• Data Centers
• Investors and Project Owners

Business Development

• Prepare commercial proposals
• Coordinate technical and commercial discussions
• Negotiate partnership agreements
• Close new business opportunities
• Represent BESS SERVICE at industry events and exhibitions across Europe

Who We're Looking For

You may come from one of the following industries:

• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• EV Charging
• Renewable Energy
• Utilities
• EPC
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Energy Solutions

We especially value candidates who have:

• A strong network within the European renewable energy industry
• Experience in project development, business development or strategic partnerships
• An entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to build business from the ground up
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Additional European languages such as Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian or Polish are considered a strong advantage.

Why Join Us

At BESS SERVICE, you won't simply join an established business—you'll help build one.

We offer:

• A rapidly growing international platform
• Strong relationships with leading Chinese and global renewable energy manufacturers
• Experienced engineering and commissioning teams across Europe
• Technical support from senior BESS experts
• An Amsterdam office serving as our European hub
• Opportunities to work on projects across Europe
• A high degree of autonomy and entrepreneurial freedom
• Long-term career and partnership opportunities

We welcome:

• Full-time Employees
• Part-time Professionals
• Freelance Consultants
• Business Development Partners
• Success Fee-based Cooperation

If you already have access to renewable energy projects or a strong industry network, we would be happy to discuss a cooperation model that creates long-term value for both sides.

Compensation

Competitive and performance-driven package including:

• Fixed Salary (for full-time positions)
• Attractive Commission Scheme

Why This Opportunity Matters

Europe is entering a new phase of energy transition.

Grid congestion, rising electricity costs, flexible energy markets and rapid electrification are creating unprecedented demand for Battery Energy Storage Systems.

Our ambition is to become one of Europe's leading turnkey BESS service and project delivery partners—and we're looking for people who want to build that journey with us.

Let's build the future of energy together.