Business Development Lead

Position Overview

We are seeking a Business Development Lead – Italy to strengthen our growth in the Italian market through the expansion of our client base and technical consulting services.

This is a market-facing role that combines technical expertise in renewable energy projects (solar PV and BESS) with strategic business development skills. The ideal candidate will bring a solid background as Project Manager and / or Asset Manager, together with strong commercial acumen and the ability to build lasting relationships across the Italian renewable energy ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Market Expansion

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in Italy, focusing on technical advisory, asset management and development support services.
• Map and engage key market stakeholders : developers, investors, lenders, and utilities.
• Build and maintain a strong professional network to detect market trends, policy developments, and client needs.
• Support the design of commercial strategies and service portfolios aligned with market demand.

Technical & Consulting Support

• Contribute technical expertise to client discussions, leveraging prior experience in project management and asset management.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, regulatory, and financial teams to develop integrated technical-commercial solutions.
• Provide input on process optimization and risk assessment for client portfolios.

Coordination & Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with the Global Head of Advisory and Global Head of Asset Management to ensure strategic alignment and operational consistency.
• Coordinate with Quintas Energy’s asset management team to identify service opportunities and reinforce client relationships.
• Contribute to the development of internal knowledge sharing.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and scope of responsibility.
• Annual performance-based bonus linked to individual and company objectives.
• Ticket restaurant.
• 20 days of annual leave plus Quintas Energy benefits package.
• Other social benefits as paid time off on December 24th and 31st, as well as on your birthday starting from the second year of your contract. Moreover, you will receive one extra day of vacation for every three years of employment up to 5 extra days.
• Hybrid working model based in Rome (office in Eur).
• Opportunity to grow into future leadership positions within Quintas Energy Italy.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Industrial, Energy, or similar).
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the renewable energy sector, ideally in Project Management, Asset Management, or Technical Advisory.
• Proven understanding of business and project development, and operational management of solar PV assets in Italy.
• Experience in client-facing roles and proven ability to translate technical insight into business opportunities.
• Commercial mindset, negotiation skills, and comfort managing proposals and agreements.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong technical and analytical thinking, with business sensitivity.
• Excellent communication, networking, and influencing skills.
• Structured, proactive, and goal-oriented approach.
• Fluent in Italian and English (both written and spoken).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary international team.

Desirable

• Experience in consulting or client advisory environments.
• Familiarity with contract negotiation and project financing processes.