International Business Development Manager, Madrid, Spain

My client is a engineering consultancy with a focus on the renewable energy space. They are market leaders internationally and provide expertise in the most in demand a profitable sectors. They have a comprehensive range of engineering service that they provide to the renewable sector with a focus on wind, solar PV, Biomass, Hydro Power and Nuclear.

Position Overview:

My client requires a business development manager to travel extensively internationally and negotiate contracts in Renewable Energy related services that focus on the development, engineering, procurement, and construction of PV, CSP, Wind, and Hydro power plants. You will report directly to the CEO of the company.

Responsibilities

• ·         This position will involve leading a team of approximately 5 business development engineers internationally in order to attract new business for the renewable energy engineering consultancy.
• ·         Identify potential customers such as developers, EPC contactors, utilities, and financial investors
• ·         Negotiate and coordinate PPAs, electrical connection, land control, permits, tax, finances, partner's equity
• ·         You will be required to developed relationships with new clients, negotiate and carry through the business process including pricing and terms and conditions and all large scale contract negotiations
• ·         You will lead the training of the business development team on services provided in order for them to best promote the company
• ·         Close deals with clients within the framework of the companies requirements while ensuring the happiness of the client
• ·         Perform to the highest standard in order to encourage brand awareness and quality awareness for the company

Education

Engineering degree minimum with MBA a bonus in engineering a bonus

Core Requirements:-

• ·         At least 5-10 years’ post-degree experience in the a business development or project development role
• ·         Minimum of 3-8 years working in the renewable energy market
• ·         Experience in developing and maintaining customer relationships
• ·         Advanced spoken and written English with Spanish a must
• ·         Able and willing to live and work in Spain
• ·         Management experience is a must

General requirements

• ·         Ability to travel internationally
• ·         Ability to communicate across all levels of an organization
• ·         Ability to work under deadline pressure and deliver high quality results
• ·         Strong presentation skills
• ·         A desire to work in a target driven role

Key Skills:-

Business development, team leading and training and strong negotiation skills, renewable energy, wind engineering, biomass, solar PV, Nuclear, Hydro, management experience, Spain.

For more information please send a Word copy of your CV to jobs@viridiumassociates.com, call us on +44 (0) 203 005 5560, or visit www.viridiumassociates.com.  No PDFs please. We can only respond to applicants with relevant experience as detailed above.