Business Development Manager - Romania

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Bucharest, ROU
Hybrid
Entry level
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
Develop Capalo AI’s business in Romania by identifying prospects, building B2B relationships, explaining the value of its AI-powered virtual power plant platform, and managing deals from initial outreach through negotiation and contract signing. Maintain CRM and pipeline accuracy, respond to inbound inquiries, and develop expertise in energy markets, battery storage, renewable energy, and virtual power plants.
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About Capalo AI

At Capalo AI, we are accelerating the green energy transition by maximizing the value of large-scale energy storage systems through artificial intelligence and optimization. Our platform, Capalo Zeus VPP™, operates battery energy storage systems as a virtual power plant, helping asset owners generate higher revenues while supporting a more resilient and sustainable energy grid.

The Role

We are looking for someone to help introduce Capalo AI and Capalo Zeus VPP™ to new customers in Romania. In this role, you will build relationships, learn what matters to each prospective customer and help them understand how our technology can support their business.

You will guide customers throughout the commercial journey from the first conversation to a signed agreement while helping Capalo AI build a strong and trusted presence in the Romanian market.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify promising business opportunities and potential customers in Romania.

  • Build trusted, long-term relationships with prospective customers through proactive and thoughtful outreach.

  • Learn about each customer’s business, priorities and challenges.

  • Explain how Capalo Zeus VPP™ can create value based on the customer’s specific needs.

  • Own deals from start to finish: from the first conversation through commercial discussions and negotiation to a signed contract.

  • Respond to inbound enquiries and help prospective customers find the information and solutions they need.

  • Maintain accurate customer and pipeline information in the CRM and keep the wider team informed about progress.

  • Build your knowledge of Capalo Zeus VPP™, energy markets and industry developments so you can advise customers with confidence.

What We’re Looking For

Must-haves

  • Experience developing new business and building customer relationships in a B2B environment.

  • A proven track record of closing deals and negotiating complex commercial transactions, including ones with multiple stakeholders and longer sales cycles.

  • The ability to understand customer needs and translate them into relevant commercial solutions.

  • A structured and reliable approach to following up with customers and managing a sales pipeline.

  • A hands-on, startup mindset. You enjoy rolling up your sleeves, take ownership without waiting to be asked, and are comfortable working flexibly when a customer or a deal needs you.

  • Fluency in Romanian and English.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in energy markets, battery energy storage, renewable energy or virtual power plants.

  • Experience working with software, SaaS or other technical solutions.

  • Existing knowledge of or connections within the Romanian energy sector.

Why Capalo?
  • Work on technology that is accelerating the transition to renewable energy.

  • Join a fast-growing company at the intersection of AI and energy markets.

  • Work with a highly collaborative and mission-driven team.

  • Take meaningful ownership of customer relationships and help shape Capalo AI’s growth in Romania.

What to Expect

Location: Bucharest - Romania
Recruitment process: First interview → Take-home assignment → Technical interview → Bar raiser interview

How to Apply

If this role sounds interesting and Capalo AI’s mission resonates with you, we would love to hear from you. Send us your CV through our recruitment portal, and we’ll be in touch.

We review applications on a rolling basis and warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Skills Required

  • Experience developing new business and building customer relationships in a B2B environment
  • Proven track record of closing deals and negotiating complex commercial transactions involving multiple stakeholders and longer sales cycles
  • Ability to understand customer needs and translate them into relevant commercial solutions
  • Structured and reliable approach to customer follow-up and sales pipeline management
  • Hands-on startup mindset with ownership and flexibility
  • Fluency in Romanian and English
  • Experience in energy markets, battery energy storage, renewable energy, or virtual power plants
  • Experience with software, SaaS, or other technical solutions
  • Existing knowledge of or connections within the Romanian energy sector
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The Company
HQ: Helsinki
50 Employees
Year Founded: 2022

What We Do

One turn-key service to trade, optimize, and operate your battery. We operate from prequalification to BESS lifetime value maximization. With Capalo Zeus VPP™, you will get route-to-market (prequalifications), AI-optimized automated trading across all markets, Balance Responsible Party (BRP) for the battery assets, access to ancillary and wholesale markets, and more. All part of the same package.

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