Business Development Director – Energy / Commodities

A superb opportunity has arisen with one of the world leaders in energy management and consultancy. This forward-thinking, progressive company are looking for a Business Development Director to increase their presence internationally. They are looking for a successful individual with an exceptional track record in new business development within the energy industry, who MUST be fluent in German (native) AND Dutch (native) and English (fluent) and who can bring with them solid knowledge and connections within the industry.

The role involves:
– Develop new business across your assigned territories – Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, using new and existing networks.
– Build and mentor a sales team (junior sales and researcher)
– provide business development leadership.
– Create a pan-European pipeline of prospects.
– Coordinate all business development activity
– Regular reporting of activities to directors.
– Develop strategic partnerships.
– Develop commercial business plan.
– Overall, become a well-known, recognised presence in the European and Global Energy user markets.

Essential requirements:
– Fluency (native level) in BOTH Dutch and German as well as fluent English.
– Exceptional track record of working within the energy industry (including within consultancy)
– A passion for sales and business development
– exceptional negotiation skills, with a professionalism that is second to none.
– Ability to engage, motivate and mentor a team
– Ability to understand complex systems, markets and processes.
– Exceptional track record within B2B business
– Extensive travel involved.
– Project management

You will have the option of working remotely for this role, or at the office in London or another assigned European country.

YOU MUST be fluent in ALL 3 languages to apply for this role. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted..