Business Unit Manager - Solar & Energy Solutions

Our client

The mission of Xpo Group is to "create meaningful connections" and aims to connect people, innovators, companies, and communities in the best possible way.

Xpo Group organizes events throughout Europe and has built a portfolio of 40 trade fairs covering various sectors such as architecture, food, manufacturing, and other niches as renewable energy.

Solar Solutions is the leading exhibition for renewable energy, following the joint venture Xpo Group and Good! Events & Media. To highlight new products and innovations that installers, developers and other solar professionals cannot do without, Solar Solutions organizes international B2B exhibitions.

Due to the sustainability challenges this industry faces and the rising demand for knowledge sharing and partnership & network development, they are looking to strengthen their organisation with a:

Business Unit Manager – Solar & Energy Solutions

Kortrijk/Hybrid & Business Travel - Europe

Responsibilities

In accordance with the JV-partner, you will have an end-to-end responsibility for the commercial strategy & overall operations, aligned with the group business objectives, whilst taking into account local market specifications and needs.

• You will secure the further international development, through geo cloning, increasing their market position within Europe.
• You will improve the exhibiting experience for all regions by implementing a profound target audience engagement strategy, strong industry innovations and solid event operations.
• You will translate the industry needs & expectations in terms of innovation, challenges and changes into practical business insights & secure knowledge exchange through valuable content, community building and networking activities.
• You keep abreast on all industry related topics by engaging with your network of relevant technology & industry leaders and federations.
• You will provide support towards large key accounts resulting in collaborations on an international scale.
• You will directly manage a small team supporting you in all commercial andoperational activities.
• You have full P&L responsibility for your business unit.
• You will report directly to the General Manager.

Profile

• Master or Bachelor degree in Commercial Sciences, Engineering or equivalent through relevant industry experience.
• Industry experience in Solar, Smart Storage, EV Charging or Green HVAC is required combined with a passion for sustainability and innovation within Energy & Renewables.
• Minimum 5 – 8 years of relevant experience in a role that combines commercial strategy or business unit management, people management and project management.
• A strong strategic vision, entrepreneurship and persuasiveness are key.
• You are willing to learn all drivers and dynamics of the exhibition scene during onboarding allowing you to fully understand the scope and challenges of the role.
• Outstanding leadership, people management and communication skillset with the ability to motivate and further develop teams.
• Strong internal- and external stakeholder management capabilities.
• You are flexible towards travel in the EU (+/- 20%).
• You can express yourself fluently in Dutch and English.

Offer

Our client gives you the chance to join a growing organisation whilst working with a highly dynamic and motivated team. In this role you will have the opportunity to drive change and innovation, both in- and externally.

On top of this challenging opportunity, they offer an attractive salary including a full benefits package, bonus and a company car combined with healthy work/life balance.