Business Development Manager - DACH Region

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive the growth of commercial and residential battery energy storage projects across the DACH region. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong network in the renewable energy sector who enjoys building customer relationships, developing new business opportunities, and helping bring innovative energy solutions to market.

You'll take ownership of the full sales cycle, working closely with technical, commercial, and project delivery teams to identify opportunities, secure new customers, and support successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

• Identify and develop new opportunities within the commercial, industrial, and residential energy storage markets.
• Build relationships with EPCs, installers, distributors, developers, utilities, and other key stakeholders.
• Generate new business through networking, industry events, referrals, and targeted outreach.

Sales Strategy

• Develop and execute a regional business development strategy aligned with company growth objectives.
• Identify priority market segments and establish plans to increase market share.
• Support the expansion of the company's partner network across the DACH region.

Customer Management

• Build long-term relationships with both new and existing customers.
• Understand customer requirements and provide tailored battery energy storage solutions.
• Act as the primary commercial contact throughout the sales process.

Commercial & Tender Management

• Prepare quotations, proposals, and tender submissions in collaboration with internal teams.
• Develop commercially competitive offers and present solutions to customers.
• Lead commercial negotiations through to contract signature.

Project Handover

• Work closely with engineering, operations, and project management teams to ensure a smooth transition from sales to project delivery.
• Support customers throughout implementation where required.

Market Intelligence

• Monitor competitor activity, pricing trends, market developments, and regulatory changes.
• Identify emerging opportunities within the battery storage and renewable energy sectors.
• Share market feedback to help shape future products and commercial strategy.

Industry Representation

• Attend exhibitions, conferences, and networking events across the renewable energy industry.
• Represent the business professionally and strengthen relationships across the market.

About You

Experience

• 5+ years' experience in Business Development, Sales, or Project Development within renewable energy, battery storage, solar, or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of the energy storage market and wider renewable energy landscape.
• Experience managing the full sales cycle from lead generation through to contract negotiation.

Skills

• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Commercially minded with strong negotiation experience.
• Able to manage multiple opportunities and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across international teams.

Education

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Renewable Energy, or a related discipline is preferred.

Languages

• Fluent German and English are essential.
• Additional European languages would be an advantage.

What's on Offer

• Join a rapidly growing international business at the forefront of the battery energy storage market.
• Work with cutting-edge energy storage technologies supporting the global energy transition.
• Opportunity to influence business growth across one of Europe's most important renewable energy markets.
• Collaborative international environment with genuine opportunities for long-term career development.
• Competitive salary, bonus structure, and benefits package.