Senior Business Developer

Do you want to help shape the future of renewable energy in the Netherlands? Suncom Energy is looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Business Developer to support our growth in the Dutch market. If you are passionate about energy, possess an entrepreneurial spirit, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is tailor-made for you!  

Summary 

As a Senior Business Developer, you will drive Suncom's commercial growth in the Dutch market. You will identify new opportunities, build relationships with industrial customers and strategic partners, and develop projects from initial customer engagement through to contract signature. By combining market knowledge, business acumen and technical understanding, you will play a key role in expanding Suncom's project portfolio and accelerating the decarbonisation of industry. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Analyse market trends, industry developments and regulations to identify new business opportunities and target sectors 

• Generate and qualify new business opportunities within the Dutch industrial market 

• Develop customer-specific business cases, proposals and commercial offers for prospective customers 

• Lead opportunities through the full commercial process, from first customer contact to contract signature 

• Negotiate commercial agreements and close new projects 

• Represent Suncom at industry events, conferences and customer meetings  

What We Offer 

• Competitive salary on experience, plus the possibility to acquire a stake in the company and become a co-owner.  

• 30 vacation days per year 

• Pension allowance as part of your benefits package 

• Flexible hybrid working  

• Healthy lunch provided daily at the office  

• Regular team outings, social events, professional development opportunities  

• Travel and phone allowance  

• High responsibility, ownership, and the freedom to shape Suncom's commercial growth in the Dutch market. 

What We Are Looking For 

• Master's degree in Engineering, Energy, Industrial Technology or a related field 

• 5+ years of experience in business development, sales or project development within the energy, process industry or industrial technology sector 

• Proven ability to identify, develop and close complex B2B opportunities 

• Strong commercial mindset combined with the ability to understand technical solutions and business cases 

• Understanding of energy markets, energy pricing and industrial energy challenges 

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of an organization 

• Structured, hands-on and results-oriented way of working 

• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken 

• Based in the Netherlands and willing to travel regularly within the country 

Preferred 

• Understanding of grid congestion and business cases for energy infrastructure optimization 

• Existing relationships with industrial end-users, energy partners or EPC contractors 

For more info, contact the recruitment team at: 

[email protected]