Managing Director, Hamburg, Germany

My client has been working on the development of onshore wind projects across Germany for a number of years. They now have a new injection of support in order to ensure that they can maintain the growth of project developments in the Germany region. They have a proven track record and strong market name within the region and have an experienced team that requires the support of a managing director

Core Criteria:

My client requires a managing director that has experience and skills at encouraging the growth of onshore wind projects in Germany and has a proven track record at leading and managing teams within a wind farm development company. This position will involve strong commercial experience along with technical knowledge and experience managing in the German onshore wind market.

Responsibilities:-

•             You will be responsible for the growth of the company in Germany including managing the entire development process from business development through to project construction

•             You will ensure that your team in involved in developing initial relationships with developers, operators, manufacturers and investors of onshore wind project

•             You will travel extensively across Germany meeting with potential customers in order to encourage the growth of project developments across Germany

•             You will lead and manage the teams of negotiators, engineers, developers and support staff

•             Review and analyze sales performances against programs, quotes and plans to determine effectiveness

•             You will have full authority to represent my client in all matters across the company in Germany

•             You will ensure that all deals are within the required guidelines of the company and encourage ongoing relationships and developments.

•             Work with the technical, legal and projects teams providing support through the entire development process

•             You will need to have the ability to manage an entire team while ensuring that the company continues to grow across Germany.

Education:-

A MSc minimum in engineering or business degree.

Core Requirements:-

•             You will have 2-4 years experience in a managing director or country manager position in the German onshore wind market

•             You will have worked in the wind industry for 6-8 years with a focus in the onshore market

•             An excellent understanding of regulatory requirements in the onshore wind industry in Europe

•             Proven ability to communicate across all levels of an organization

•             Ability to manage multiple projects in an environment of constantly changing priorities

General Requirement

•             Ability to travel across Europe

•             Proficient with making impactful presentations

•             The ability to manage multiple teams with various skill sets across the company

•             Excellent ability to communicate and work in English and German is a must with the ability to communicate in French a bonus

Key Skills:-

Energy, renewable energy, construction, negotiations experience, business development, sales of wind turbines or large wind projects, exceptional team leadership skills, project managers, experience with complex contact negotiations and complex stakeholder and customer management experience.