​Director of Business Development Director – Solar & Storage (Germany)

Location: Germany, with European travel

Our client, a global leader in renewable energy technology, is seeking an experienced Business Development Director within Solar & Storage to drive commercial strategy, pipeline development, and project execution across Germany and Europe.

This senior leadership role is central to expanding market presence in solar and energy storage and delivering high-impact renewable energy projects.

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About our Client

Our client is an international renewable energy technology organisation with nearly three decades of expertise supporting the transition to clean energy worldwide. The company delivers a broad portfolio of solar, energy storage, and hybrid power solutions and is recognised for its strong financial stability, advanced engineering capability, and global project track record.

With a significant global R&D investment and a large technical workforce, innovation is a core component of the business. The company operates extensive service and support infrastructure around the world, ensuring reliable delivery and exceptional customer experience. It has been consistently acknowledged by industry rankings and awards for technological leadership, sustainability strategy, and organisational excellence.

Dedicated to advancing a sustainable energy future, my client continues to expand into new markets, strengthen key partnerships, and develop next-generation clean power technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

• Define and implement commercial strategies to expand market presence in Germany and Europe

• Identify and secure new opportunities in solar, energy storage, and hybrid energy systems

• Conduct market intelligence and competitive analysis to support decision-making

Project Management

• Lead end-to-end delivery of key solar and storage projects from development through execution

• Ensure projects meet budget, timeline, quality, and regulatory requirements

• Identify and mitigate commercial, technical, financial, and operational risks

Strategic Partnerships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, EPCs, utilities, IPPs and key industry stakeholders

• Negotiate commercial agreements supporting long-term business growth

• Act as a senior contact for major clients and partners

Representation & Market Engagement

• Represent the business at industry events, trade fairs, and sector conferences

• Develop presence and positioning through networking and partnerships

Performance Leadership

• Monitor commercial initiative performance and implement strategic improvements

• Work closely with international teams to align strategy and share best practices

Candidate Requirements

Education & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Renewable Energy or related discipline (MBA beneficial)

• At least 7 years’ experience in business development and project leadership within the solar and/or storage sector

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of PV systems, energy storage solutions and European regulatory frameworks

Skills & Competencies

• Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams

• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities

• Strategic and results-oriented mindset

Languages & Travel

• Fluent German and English required; other European languages a plus

• Willingness to travel across Germany and Europe regularly

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Apply now!