Business Developer
- On-site, Hybrid
- Sassenheim, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
- Business Development
Job description
Oceans of Energy is an innovative and fast-growing company, world leader in offshore solar. We are the only company in the world that managed to design, build and keep an offshore solar system at sea for multiple years. Our mission is to develop offshore energy solutions that work in harmony with nature, and we are committed to making offshore solar a highly valuable option for clean electricity generation. Being so far ahead means that we need to develop the market. Worldwide offshore energy projects are in the minds of many people, but very few are aware that offshore solar is ready – and that it generates much more clean electricity than all the other technologies.
As Business Developer you will play a crucial role in building our commercial pipeline. You acquire new projects to enable company growth by securing company funding, develop valuable innovation programs, and establish long-lasting & valuable partnerships, incl. through grant funding applications and support with commercial company documentation.
You will be part of Oceans of Energies’ talented team of professionals. You will be the main point of contact for our customers; you get to interact with them one-on-one, in person, at exhibitions, demos or other occasions. This allows you to analyze their needs and offer them the best possible solutions. That is because you understand all relevant details of the customer’s process.
Responsibilities and tasks
- Identify commercial opportunities, build good relationships with potential clients worldwide
- Offer our offering to potential clients worldwide
- Develop and improve our offering
- Support the Sales Director in commercial negotiations
- Prepare and present sales reports and forecasts to the executive team
- Lead and Contribute to OOE funding applications (incl. tenders)
- Support with company marketing materials / company profile activity
Job requirements
Qualifications and Skills
- A bachelor's degree in international business, business administration, innovation, and entrepreneurship (surprise us if you have a different background!)
- Results orientation: setting clear goals and monitoring progress to ensure that the set goals are achieved
- Commercial skills: the ability to identify new business opportunities and close successful deals
- Communication Skills: excellent communication skills to build relationships with customers, partners and colleagues
- Analytical skills: the ability to analyze market trends and use data to make strategic decisions
- Persuasiveness: the ability to convince others of new ideas and plans
- Creativity and Innovation: the ability to come up with new and innovative solutions to address business challenges
- Team player: the ability to work effectively with different teams within the organization
Why work at Oceans of Energy
- Offshore solar energy is the fastest and most scalable renewable energy technology and Oceans of Energy is leading this development
- Work alongside a talented team passionate about sustainability
- Competitive remuneration package
- Flexible leave policy with no strict maximum on leave days
- Complimentary lunch at the office.
- We believe that learning is key. This means that there are plenty of opportunities for you to learn and grow at our scale-up
- Enjoy team outings, BBQs, events, and social gatherings.
How to Apply
Interested? Click the Apply button below to send us your CV and a short motivation letter. This is your chance to join a dynamic team! The recruitment process will include several interviews, and an assessment will be part of the journey.
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