Greenvolt Next is committed to decentralized energy production, as it represents one of the key pillars of the energy transition and a crucial lever for reducing electricity bills. We have partnerships across Europe, based on local expertise and a deep understanding of each market.
Greenvolt Next France is seeking a Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities for Greenvolt Next France. As the French energy market evolves towards more complex energy solutions combining Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), PPAs and other energy efficiency solutions, the role requires a strong technical and commercial profile capable of engaging customers, developing new leads and supporting the design of tailored energy solutions.
The successful candidate will combine a solid engineering background with strong business development skills, actively prospecting the market, building relationships with potential clients and contributing to the development of increasingly sophisticated commercial offerings.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across the French market.
· Actively prospect potential customers through cold calling, networking, market mapping and relationship building.
· Generate and manage a robust sales pipeline, ensuring achievement of commercial objectives.
· Engage with C-level stakeholders, industrial clients and strategic partners to understand their energy needs and identify value-creating solutions.
· Support the development and structuring of complex energy solutions, including Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), PPAs and self-consumption schemes.
· Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance and Legal teams to develop
technically and commercially competitive proposals.
· Challenge and validate technical solutions to ensure customer requirements and project feasibility are properly addressed.
· Conduct market analysis, identify emerging trends and support the development of new products and commercial offerings.
· Prepare commercial proposals, financial business cases and presentations for clients.
· Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline reporting and CRM data.
· Represent Greenvolt Next France at industry events, conferences and networking activities.
· Support strategic partnerships and key customer relationships contributing to Greenvolt Next France's growth ambitions.
Requirements
- University Degree in Engineering.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in technical sales, business development or commercial roles within the energy sector.
- Strong understanding of the French energy market and renewable energy ecosystem.
- Experience with solar PV projects is required.
- Exposure to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), PPAs, energy management solutions or other advanced energy infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to generate leads, develop new business opportunities and manage complex sales cycles.
- Experience interacting with industrial and commercial customers.
- Strong commercial mindset combined with solid technical understanding.
- Entrepreneurial and proactive approach to business development.
- Comfortable with active prospecting and opening new accounts.
- Ability to challenge technical assumptions and contribute to solution design.
- Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
- High level of autonomy and ownership.
- Team-oriented with excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Availability to travel across France.
- Fluent French and good English language skills (written and spoken).
- Strong reporting, CRM and pipeline management capabilities
We want an energy transition for everyone, from everyone !
Skills Required
- University degree in Engineering
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in technical sales, business development, or commercial roles within the energy sector
- Strong understanding of the French energy market and renewable energy ecosystem
- Experience with solar PV projects
- Exposure to Battery Energy Storage Systems, PPAs, energy management solutions, or advanced energy infrastructure projects
- Proven ability to generate leads, develop new business opportunities, and manage complex sales cycles
- Experience interacting with industrial and commercial customers
- Strong commercial mindset combined with solid technical understanding
- Entrepreneurial and proactive approach to business development
- Comfort with active prospecting and opening new accounts
- Ability to challenge technical assumptions and contribute to solution design
- Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
- High level of autonomy and ownership
- Team-oriented with excellent stakeholder management skills
- Availability to travel across France
- Fluent French and good English language skills, written and spoken
- Strong reporting, CRM, and pipeline management capabilities
What We Do
We are a 100% renewable energy Group with the purpose of creating sustainable value from the sun, wind, and forests, for the benefit of society, shareholders, and employees. Our operations span across 20 geographies in Europe, North America, and Asia, in three core business areas: - Sustainable Biomass – producing energy from forest residues and urban waste wood through 7 power plants in Portugal and the UK. - Utility-Scale – developing large-scale wind, solar PV, and storage projects in several European markets, the USA, and Japan, with a total pipeline of 9.3 GW. - Distributed Generation – focusing on B2B solutions for the installation, maintenance, and financing of solar PV for individual and collective self-consumption, as well as electric mobility, LED, rooftops, carports, and batteries, in several geographies across Europe and Indonesia. Greenvolt Group is increasingly recognized in the global market as a major player in the promotion and development of renewable energy solutions, with more than 900 employees from over 40 different nationalities worldwide.
