Junior Business Development Manager

Neoen; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Neoen's Swedish Development Department is seeking a Junior Business Development Manager to build a portfolio of wind, solar, storage and data center projects. You will identify new opportunities, secure land, and guide permitting through to construction, while coordinating with local authorities, consultants and landowners.

The role requires strong GIS, negotiation, and project-management skills, with fluency in Swedish and English and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or business administration with renewable energy or project management focus.
• 1–5 years' experience in land securing, GIS-enabled site identification and permitting for energy projects.
• Experience with GIS data layers and landowner negotiations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify new greenfield opportunities for solar, wind and storage projects.
• Engage with landowners, negotiate land leases and manage land agents.
• Coordinate project development with stakeholders and authorities.
• Prepare permit applications and bid submissions for tenders.
• Support early delivery activities with Construction and Asset Management teams.
• Manage Neoen's administrative presence in Sweden with local teams.

Skills

GIS software

Land securing

Project management

Swedish language

English language

Stakeholder liaison

Travel willingness

Education

Master's degree in engineering or MBA

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Lantmäteriet maps

Job description

Our Swedish Development Department is seeking a Junior Business Development Manager. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for developing a portfolio of wind, solar, battery storage and data centre projects, from site identification and land securing through permitting and the commencement of construction.

The Main Tasks Include

• Identify new greenfield opportunities for solar, wind and battery storage projects
• Identify suitable sites by using and enhancing GIS tools, data layers and map outputs
• Engage with landowners and negotiate and execute land lease agreements; appoint and manage land agents and land consultants
• Manage all aspects of project development in collaboration with relevant local stakeholders
• Initiate and oversee monitoring studies
• Coordinate all parties involved in the projects, including consultants, advisers, local authorities, grid companies and suppliers
• Prepare and submit applications for all required permits
• Lead the preparation and submission of bids for public and private tenders
• Support the Construction and Asset Management teams during the initial phases of project delivery
• With the support of Neoen’s teams, manage all administrative matters relating to Neoen’s presence in Sweden.

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• Master’s degree in engineering or business administration, preferably with a specialisation in renewable energy, environmental studies or project management
• One to five years of professional experience in comparable responsibilities. Experience with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS or similar), land securing (including identification, valuation, negotiation, execution, registration and landowner management) in renewable energy projects, telecommunications, power lines or other public or private infrastructure will be a strong advantage. Experience with QGIS data layers and maps, as well as Lantmäteriet property files, would also be beneficial
• Strong motivation to work in a complex environment, combined with an organised and open-minded approach, the ability to work independently and the capacity to manage several projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical capabilities, adaptability and efficiency
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• High integrity, strong ethical standards and sound judgement
• Leadership capabilities and a collaborative team-oriented mindset
• Intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm and self-motivation
• Fluency in Swedish and English
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel frequently