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For the Global Business Unit Energy Solutions Benelux & Sun4Business Solar – Storage team in Belgium, having developed over 120 MWp of solar projects across Wallonia, Brussels, and Flanders in the last 7 years, we are currently looking for a

Business Development Manager (M/W/X)

Our team focuses on innovative and flexible energy solutions, including a significant number of carport installations with Power Purchase Agreements.

WE OFFER YOU as Business Development Manager

• An inclusive culture: a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• A professional development: opportunities for continuous learning and career development (Leadership, Project management, Health & Safety, etc.)..
• An active contribution to the energy transition : make a positive impact on the environment.
• A healthy work-life balance thanks to 34 holidays, possibility to work up to 2 days from home, and to work at 80%.
• A competitive salary package, with numerous extra-legal benefits:
  • A tax-optimized bonus plan
  • Hospitalization and medical expenses insurance
  • An attractive retirement plan
  • A company car or a green alternative through our mobility plan
  • A public transport subscription; our offices are less than 10 minutes from Brussels North station
• A welcome in a dynamic and caring organization which is committed to well-being, ensuring employees can be themselves and EDGE Certified. EDGE Certified organizations have demonstrated their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and have been assessed against the highest Global Standards.
• A gym on-site and a variety of activities offered in the ENGIE’s Body-Mind & Social program which aims to enhance our employees’ well-being.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES as Business Development Manager

• Lead and Inspire: Manage and mentor a team of 5 talented business developers (7) Charlotte Barthélémy | LinkedIn, (7) Seppe Vanaken | LinkedIn, (7) Hendrik Vermeersch | LinkedIn, (7) Thomas Jolie | LinkedIn, (7) Claude Vanderheyde | LinkedIn, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment across Wallonia, Brussels, and Flanders and report to (7) Dean Van Raemdonck (he/his) | LinkedIn , Manager Solar and Storage.
• Strategic Development: Identify and develop new business opportunities within the solar and battery sectors, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals. This includes participating in development committees to steer project direction and strategy.
• Client Engagement: Work closely with the sales team to present projects to clients and ensure seamless follow-up of the commercial process.
• Financial and Structural Input: Provide financial insights and structuration input to optimize project finance and business models. Develop and implement the commercial strategy to ensure the financial viability and success of projects.
• Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and successful completion of projects, collaborating closely with the Project management team and other key stakeholders across departments (Legal, Health & Safety, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, B2B account managers, etc ..).
• Innovation: Drive the development of new business models and partnerships, focusing on decentralized generation, microgrids, local energy communities, battery optimization, and flexibility solutions. This includes integrating innovative approaches to onsite solar projects, such as carports with Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).

YOUR PROFILE as Business Development Manager

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Law, or a related field, with expertise in renewable energy.
• Operational experience in innovative business development, with knowledge of project finance.
• Experience in team management with a focus on fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Excellent communication skills and fluent in Dutch or French.
• Health & safety oriented : you always take responsibility for the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues!

YOUR HR CONTACT PERSON :  Laetitia Lebrun – laetitia.lebrun@engie.com

MORE ABOUT US

To become a leader of the carbon-neutral transition in Belgium, ENGIE masters all professions related to the energy sector: from energy production to consumption optimization, from research and innovation to the maintenance of the most complex installations, from engineering to the construction and implementation of projects. Our 7,000 employees in Belgium are building a better future for our planet.
A better future for all of us!

GBU Energy Solutions comprises 45,000 dedicated men and women united by a common mission: to help our clients (cities, municipalities, industries, and large corporations) succeed in their energy transition by developing decentralized low-carbon infrastructures and providing associated energy services.

Energy Solutions Benelux has contracted over 120MW of photovoltaic parcs (more than 200 sites / 250,000 solar panels) under the ENGIE Sun4Business brand and installed over 1,500 public charging stations under the ENGIE Vianeo brand. This network already serves 60,000 unique customers. The goal for solar energy is to develop an additional 200 MW to reach 320 MW by 2030, representing 25% of the target market (asset-based), leveraging favourable regulations, innovation, and market adaptation. The goal for electric mobility is to deploy 7,000 public charging stations (14,000 charging points, including 1,700 fast chargers) by 2030. Energy Solutions Benelux contributes to the strategic priorities defined by ENGIE in Belgium: renewables, flexibility (batteries, charge management, etc.), and the customer (Energy Transition Makers).