Business Development Manager - Energy Storage

Business Development Manager – Germany (ESS / Energy Storage)

Location: Germany (remote/hybrid)

Industry: Battery Energy Storage Systems (ESS) / Renewable Energy

About the Role

We’re looking for a commercially driven, entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to lead growth of our Energy Storage Systems (ESS) business across Germany. You’ll play a key role in identifying opportunities, building partnerships, and securing projects in one of Europe’s most dynamic energy markets.

This is a high-impact role suited to someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and understands the evolving German energy landscape, including grid services, renewables integration, and energy trading.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities for ESS projects across Germany
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders including utilities, developers, IPPs, and industrial energy users
• Originate project opportunities (standalone and co-located with renewables) from early-stage through to contract execution
• Lead commercial negotiations, including PPAs, tolling agreements, and EPC contracts
• Conduct market analysis to inform strategy, including regulatory frameworks, incentives, and competitor activity
• Collaborate with internal technical, legal, and finance teams to structure bankable deals
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings
• Maintain a strong pipeline and provide accurate forecasting and reporting

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development within energy storage, renewables, or energy markets
• Strong understanding of the German energy market, including grid services (e.g. frequency response), trading, and regulatory environment
• Track record of originating and closing complex energy or infrastructure deals
• Established network within Germany’s energy ecosystem (utilities, developers, TSOs, etc.)
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills
• Fluent in German and English
• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment
• Experience specifically with ESS projects or flexibility markets
• Knowledge of project financing structures and revenue stacking strategies
• Technical understanding of energy storage systems and grid integration

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
• Opportunity to shape and grow a key European market
• Flexible working environment
• Exposure to cutting-edge energy storage technologies
• Career progression in a rapidly expanding sector