Business Developer

About the Company - My client is a company dedicated to the development and operation of sustainable energy infrastructure in Europe. Since its’ foundation in 2019 it has acquired and developed renewable energy projects in Spain valued at 350M€ with a total installed power of 400MW of clean energy. They are leading the deployment of EV charging infrastructure with a unique proposal: clean energy to supply the future electric cars.

About the Role - A year ago they landed in Belgium to continue leading the deployment of EV charging infrastructure. They need to expand their team and they are looking for a Business Developer for Flanders.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying and forging partnerships with key players in the supermarket, retail, hospitality, and sports sectors for the installation of EV charging stations.
• Developing tailored strategies to engage these sectors, emphasizing the mutual benefits of sustainable EV charging solutions.
• Building enduring relationships with industry stakeholders to facilitate the widespread deployment of charging infrastructure.
• Negotiating partnership agreements, ensuring they align with the specific needs of each industry sector.
• Collaborating with internal teams for seamless integration and operation of new charging sites.
• Conducting market analyses to identify emerging opportunities within these sectors in the Belgian EV charging market.
• Actively driving the growth of their presence in Belgium’s EV charging infrastructure through targeted business development efforts.

Required Skills

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in business development, ideally with a focus on forming partnerships in the retail, hospitality, real estate and leisure industries.
• Fluent in Dutch and proficiency in english is essential.
• Experience or knowledge in the fields of mobility, electromobility, or sustainability.
• Strong analytical abilities, including proficiency in developing well-structured business proposals and performing in-depth financial analyses.
• Proven success in identifying and securing new business relationships, demonstrating a proactive approach to market development.
• Outstanding negotiation and communication skills, adaptable to various business scenarios.
• Strategic thinking capacity, aligned with the specific needs and opportunities of the Belgian market.
• Valid driving license and readiness to travel extensively within Belgium for partnership development and client meetings.

Salary and benefits - fixed salary with attractive bonus system (15% annual fixed salary); Company car (electric), charging card, meal vouchers (8€), monthly net allowance, laptop, smartphone + subscription, 26 days (vacation)