Clean Energy Business Development Manager

COMMERCIAL SALES

PARIS

PERMANENT

In Short Identify, develop, and execute origination opportunities in France, the Netherlands, and Germany, focusing on renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), new/traditional energy flexibility, and green certificates. Collaborate with SEFE Energy gas sales to sell through existing clients and cultivate new opportunities. What You Will Do As a Clean Energy Business Development Manager, you [ ]

In Short
Identify, develop, and execute origination opportunities in France, the Netherlands, and Germany, focusing on renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), new/traditional energy flexibility, and green certificates. Collaborate with SEFE Energy gas sales to sell through existing clients and cultivate new opportunities.

What You Will Do
As a Clean Energy Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing the Energy Transition Origination desk, with a primary focus on the French and Dutch markets, fostering strategic relationships with key stakeholders and partners within these regions. You’ll collaborate closely with SEFE’s French and Dutch electricity and gas supply activities to tailor Energy Transition products to meet the specific needs of their clientele, ensuring alignment with SEFE’s overall strategic objectives.

You be expected to originate and successfully conclude innovative structures, such as Renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), battery storage solutions, green certificates, or gas-electricity arrangements, across France, the Netherlands, and Germany, while facilitating the seamless integration of these transactions within the organisational framework.

You’ll support the enhancement of new Energy Transition-related capabilities within the organisation, contributing to the overall growth and development of SEFE’s Energy Transition business activities throughout Europe. Working in tandem with SEFE’s support teams, you’ll establish the necessary capabilities required to launch a comprehensive suite of Energy Transition services, catering to the evolving needs of the market and clientele.

Actively pursuing origination opportunities across France, the Netherlands, and Germany, you’ll engage with generators, suppliers, developers, and other relevant counterparts to identify and capitalise on emerging trends and opportunities within the Energy Transition landscape. Driving innovation by generating and developing new origination ideas informed by market insights and client feedback, you’ll ensure SEFE remains at the forefront of industry developments.

You’ll also participate in industry conferences and events to showcase SEFE’s expertise and thought leadership in the Energy Transition domain, further enhancing the company’s reputation and visibility within the market.
- What You Will Bring
- Experience in French and Dutch energy markets, ideally in Energy Transition.
- Excellent commercial instinct, integrity, perseverance, and creativity in dealing with clients.
- Understanding of electricity network constraints and challenges and opportunities of renewable assets.
- Strong business acumen coupled with entrepreneurial flair and energy; capable of adapting in a dynamic environment with rapid business growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain strong professional relationships.
- Proven ability to initiate, negotiate, and conclude structured agreements.
- Tenacious and results-oriented, takes initiative and drives to conclusion.
- Excellent financial and analytical skills.
- Impactful presentation skills; ability to present to internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent team player with a willingness to collaborate and share expertise across SEFE.
- Proficiency in French, English, Dutch, and German is an advantage.

About Us
Securing Energy for Europe - it’s a simple statement, with a bold ambition. SEFE is not just our name, but also encompasses everything that drives us. To accomplish this, we’re taking immediate action to secure gas supply - but also looking forward, to explore our role in the European energy transformation and how we can contribute to a stable and sustainable future.

As a fully-integrated energy company, we serve our customers with an end-to-end energy value chain - from sourcing and trading to transport, storage and sales. Together, we ensure the security of gas supply in Germany and Europe and drive the green energy transformation. Our international teams work across locations in Europe, Asia, and North America. We’re passionate about energy and the important role it can play in shaping a better future.

Join SEFE and help us secure gas supply across Europe and shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow.

Our Benefits
We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and fosters the development of knowledge, skills and experience. Whatever your role, you’ll find an open, welcoming atmosphere that empowers you, and recognises your contribution. We offer