Business Development Director – Solar Energy

Job title: Business Development Director
Location: Germany

Who are we recruiting for?
Executive Integrity is recruiting for a leading renewable energy firm specialising in unique, award-winning solar technologies. Renowned for their strong commitment to sustainability, this innovative organisation successfully integrates heat and power generation to support global efforts towards achieving net-zero emissions.

What will you be doing?

• Strategically targeting and acquiring large multinational Commercial & Industrial (C&I) clients.
• Cultivating assured and long-term relationships with senior executives, engineers, and sustainability leaders.
• Leading end-to-end sales processes from creative lead generation to assured contract negotiations.
• Leveraging market intelligence to continuously improve business strategies and market positioning.
• Collaborating vibrantly with internal teams (R&D, engineering, and project management) to deliver tailored client solutions.
• Achieving and exceeding determined revenue goals, developing vibrant pipelines, and providing accurate forecasting.
• Winning significant, large-scale utility projects through strategic and determined market approaches.

Are you the ideal candidate?

• Minimum 7 years of proven success in business development or sales within renewable energy, energy efficiency, industrial automation, or sustainable infrastructure sectors.
• Qualified experience negotiating and securing high-value deals with multinational C&I clients.
• Familiarity with solar technologies, combined heat and power (CHP), or related renewable energy solutions.
• Strategically minded, capable of creating and implementing impactful sales strategies.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder influencing abilities.
• Experienced in navigating international markets and understanding regional regulatory frameworks.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a brave approach to thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced business environment.
• Proven ability to secure large-scale utility MW projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields (MBA advantageous).

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to significantly impact global sustainability with award-winning technology.
• Career growth within a successful, rapidly expanding renewable energy leader.
• Inspiring, collaborative culture promoting diversity, innovation, and personal development.
• Competitive compensation with performance-related bonuses and comprehensive benefits including pension schemes.

Who are we?
Executive Integrity is a global executive search and recruitment consultancy for a more sustainable world with a focus on talent within the Maritime and Renewable Energy sectors. We give a proportion of all our profits to Renewable World, a charity that develops affordable and innovative renewable energy solutions to poverty-stricken communities.