Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager - New Energies
Location: Netherlands (Hybrid)
About the Company
Our client is a leading international bulk logistics and infrastructure operator playing a key role in Europe's energy transition. With large-scale terminal operations across major European ports, the business is investing heavily in New Energies projects, including hydrogen, ammonia, e-fuels, carbon capture, and energy storage solutions.
As part of continued growth, they are looking to hire a Business Development Manager - New Energies to help drive commercial expansion, identify new market opportunities, and support the development of strategic partnerships across the European energy landscape.
The Role
This is a highly commercial position focused on developing and executing growth strategies within the New Energies sector. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with key stakeholders, and supporting the development of innovative energy projects that contribute to decarbonisation and the future energy mix.
Working closely with commercial, technical, operational, and leadership teams, you will help shape the company's growth strategy while acting as a trusted advisor to customers and partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities within the New Energies market.
- Create and execute commercial growth strategies to expand market presence.
- Build and maintain relationships with customers, partners, investors, and industry stakeholders.
- Drive business development activities across hydrogen, ammonia, e-fuels, carbon capture, energy storage, and other emerging energy sectors.
- Manage the full sales and business development lifecycle from opportunity identification through to contract negotiation.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities.
- Represent the company at conferences, trade fairs, customer meetings, and industry events.
- Collaborate with technical, operational, legal, and leadership teams to develop commercially viable solutions.
- Support the preparation of business cases, proposals, presentations, and investment materials.
- Help shape long-term growth and expansion strategies across European markets.
Requirements
- Proven experience in Business Development, Commercial Management, Sales, or Market Development.
- Experience within New Energies, Energy Transition, Renewable Energy, Utilities, Infrastructure, Logistics, or related industries.
- Strong hunter mentality with a passion for developing new business opportunities.
- Demonstrated success building customer relationships and generating revenue growth.
- Commercially minded with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Fluent in English and Dutch.
- Willingness to travel across the Netherlands and Europe when required.
What We Are Looking For
- Entrepreneurial and proactive mindset.
- Strategic thinker with strong commercial instincts.
- Relationship-builder who can engage stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Self-starter who thrives with autonomy and responsibility.
- Passion for sustainability, energy transition, and emerging technologies.
- Motivated by growth, innovation, and creating new market opportunities.
If you're an ambitious Business Development professional looking to make an impact in the rapidly growing New Energies sector, we'd love to hear from you.
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