Do you excel in building partnerships, particularly with key partners and stakeholders within the offshore renewable energy sector? Are you interested in collaborating with different industry partners, and developing and executing strategic business development plans? Are you passionate about offshore renewable energy and eager to make a significant contribution to a decarbonised future? Then look no further!
We are looking for a (Senior) Business Development Manager to join our Corporate Partnership Team within DMEC!
About us
Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC) is a non-profit accelerator and knowledge institute focused on offshore renewable energy solutions. With a global network of project partners and key players in offshore renewable energy, we cover the entire sector. As a valued partner, we customize solutions based on specific market needs. Our experienced and diverse team is committed to advancing the development, implementation and operation of innovative offshore renewable energy solutions, aiming for a sustainable energy future for all.
About the Role
- Strategic Leadership: Lead the Corporate Partnership team and collaborate with senior management to develop and execute strategic business development plans aligned with DMEC's goals and informed by industry insights.
- Partnership Building: Identify, establish, and nurture relationships with key partners and stakeholders within the offshore renewable energy sector, leveraging DMEC’s non-profit status to create mutually beneficial collaborations.
- Sales Management: Build, manage, and optimize the sales pipeline, ensuring sustained growth and partner satisfaction within the CPP. Oversee account management and represent DMEC at conferences and industry events to foster relationships and identify new business opportunities.
- Optional - Acceleration: Provide strategic support to start-ups and scale-ups, guiding them through their customer journey, business plan development, and investment readiness, further enriching the ecosystem.
About you
- Industry Expertise: Proven track record in the offshore industry, ideally with a focus on renewable energy (solutions). Experience with power-to-x and green hydrogen markets is a significant advantage.
- Strategic Decision-Making: Demonstrated ability to make high-impact strategic decisions and manage complex, multi-faceted projects.
- Networking: Strong, established relationships with project developers, supply chain companies, and key stakeholders within the offshore renewable energy sector.
- Organizational Skills: Superior planning and organizing capabilities, with a talent for managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: Self-motivated with a proven track record of driving business growth, forming successful partnerships, and contributing to organizational development.
- Interpersonal Skills: Outgoing, hands-on, curious, and a natural team player with exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
- Bilingual: Proficiency in Dutch and English is essential, with the ability to communicate effectively in both languages across diverse contexts.
Our offers
- Innovative and Dynamic Environment: Join a front-runner in the offshore energy transition with significant international reach and influence.
- Impactful Work: Contribute directly to the global transition to sustainable energy, working on projects that have a tangible impact on environmental sustainability and climate change mitigation.
- Team Culture: Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team that values innovation, information sharing, and diversity of thought. Our team is not just a group of colleagues but a community passionate about making a difference.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible working environment, with options to work from our office in Scheveningen, overlooking the sea, or remotely. We understand the importance of balance and strive to support our team in achieving it.
- Career Development: We offer tailored professional development opportunities, leadership mentoring, courses and clear pathways for career advancement, ensuring that your growth aligns with our mission.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Salary of €4000-5000 per month, excluding 8% holiday allowance, and excellent secondary benefits, including a robust pension scheme, 25 vacation days, travel expense coverage for commuters outside The Hague, and equipment to support a flexible and effective working setup, both at home and in the office.
Is this your next role?
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Yuki Esser, including "(Senior) Business Development Manager Application" in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you!
