Lead Originator (BESS)

The Green Recruitment Company; Deutschland; On-site; USD 102,389 - 147,895; Full time

Job summary

The Green Recruitment Company is assisting an international IPP to grow its German battery storage business. We seek a Commercial Asset Manager / Business Development Manager to drive commercial strategy and partnerships across Germany and the UK.

You will act as the interface between asset owner, optimiser and commercial partners, leading contract negotiations and route-to-market development. Fluency in German and English is essential for stakeholder engagement and market growth.

Qualifications

• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).
• Commercial experience in Battery Energy Storage (BESS) sector.
• Strong understanding of energy markets and route-to-market strategies.
• Experience with commercial contract negotiations and contract management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Previous experience in asset management, business development or commercial management within renewables is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the commercial interface between the asset owner and third-party optimiser.
• Oversee commercial agreements and ensure contractual obligations are implemented effectively.
• Support and participate in commercial and contract negotiations.
• Develop a strong understanding of route-to-market strategies for battery storage assets.
• Build and maintain relationships with key market participants across Germany and the UK.
• Identify and develop new commercial opportunities within the BESS market.

Skills

Fluent German & English

BESS experience

Energy markets

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Renewable energy

Job description

Commercial Asset Manager / Business Development Manager – BESS (Germany)

We're working exclusively with a well-funded international Independent Power Producer (IPP) backed by a leading infrastructure investor, supporting the growth of its German business.

With a significant battery energy storage portfolio already in operation and an ambitious pipeline of future projects, they're looking to hire a commercially minded professional to sit at the interface between the asset owner, optimiser and key commercial partners.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining commercial strategy, stakeholder management and the operational side of battery assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the commercial interface between the asset owner and third-party optimiser.
• Oversee commercial agreements and ensure contractual obligations are implemented effectively.
• Support and participate in commercial and contract negotiations.
• Develop a strong understanding of route-to-market strategies for battery storage assets.
• Build and maintain relationships with key market participants across Germany and the UK.
• Identify and develop new commercial opportunities within the BESS market.

What We're Looking For

• Fluent German and English.
• Commercial experience within the Battery Energy Storage (BESS) sector.
• Strong understanding of energy markets and route-to-market strategies.
• Experience with commercial contract negotiations and contract management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Previous experience in asset management, business development or commercial management within the renewable energy sector is highly desirable.

If you're interested in joining a growing business with long-term backing and the opportunity to play a key role in the commercial management and expansion of a large-scale battery portfolio, I'd be happy to tell you more.

Please send me a direct message or email your CV for a confidential discussion.