Business Development Manager Green Hydrogen and Renewables

The applicant will be responsible for supporting the development of our Green Hydrogen, Solar PV, and Onshore Wind portfolio on a day-to-day basis, reporting to the Business Development Director Italy (RES/H2/DG).

Main responsibilities:

  • Managing the scouting, origination, development, and monitoring of renewable energy and green hydrogen project opportunities.
  • Assisting in defining strategic planning, goals, and tactics.
  • Assisting in promoting business development within the Green H2, Solar PV, and Onshore Wind sectors across the Italian market.
  • Assisting in supervising all solar-related activities within the country, in collaboration with the Group’s Director of Business Development (e.g., permitting, project feasibility, and due diligence).
  • Assisting in the development of local marketing and PR activities.
  • Supporting the director in negotiations, preparing market intelligence analysis, investment memos & reports, and conducting due diligence to ensure projects meet financing and technical requirements.
  • Supporting the Project Development team in negotiating project documents with various stakeholders.
  • Assisting in the selection of local businesses or consultants as partners to deliver projects to the Ready to Build (RTB) stage.
  • Executing market data analysis, events, news, and market intelligence.

Essential Skills:

  • Fluency in Italian and English is essential (knowledge of other languages is a plus).
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in business development or finance.
  • Dynamic and fast learner, ambitious, and committed to success.
  • Understanding of P&L with the ability to follow up and implement measures to achieve ambitious growth targets.
  • Team player.
  • Desire to build an innovative solar PV business (Agri PV, hybrid solutions).
  • Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines and budgets.

Attributes:

  • Accuracy and proactive attention to detail.
  • Time management.
  • Verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to work within a team and support team members.
  • Availability for traveling.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Business Schools, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Master’s degree is a plus.

How to apply?

If you are interested in joining us our team in Milan, please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@smartenergy.net. Applications are evaluated on a continuous basis until the ideal candidate is found.

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