NL – International Business Development Manager

Company – iwell – Your Partner for Sustainable Energy Solutions

Location – Utrecht, Netherlands

About Iwell

At iwell, we believe the energy transition must and can happen faster. As the market leader in the Netherlands, we set the tone with our intelligent battery systems and are expanding into other European countries. Our hardware and software solutions enable businesses to achieve their sustainability ambitions while preventing congestion on the electricity grid. The demand for smart batteries in Europe is growing rapidly, meaning we have the opportunity to make a significant impact together.

The Role

Do you have an affinity for the energy market and want to use your entrepreneurial skills to help build the sustainable European energy system of the future? Are you interested in technology, do you have an international mindset, and does the idea of conquering the European market excite you? This role might be perfect for you!

The Team

As International Business Development Manager, you will be part of the international Expansion Team. This team is responsible for further driving iwell’s international growth. Together with the Head of International Business Development and the Business Developer, you will play a key role in achieving our international ambitions. You will work closely with iwell’s leadership team, various experts at our headquarters in Utrecht, and teams in Germany, Belgium, and the United Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities

As International Business Development Manager, you thrive on both strategic thinking and hands-on execution. With an entrepreneurial mindset you will have the ability to quickly understand, analyse, and translate complex (technical) concepts into local go-to-market strategies with actionplans. You are passionate about pioneering, problem-solving, and creating traction in new markets.

Over the past year and a half, we have established iwell Germany and iwell Belgium, completed our first projects, built the teams, and are now ready to further scale them. Additionally iwell UK has just been opened and the first business deals have been signed there. Scaling the business in all of these countries just started and at the same time we are exploring which countries to expand into next.

It will be your responsibility to identify, analyse and initiate international growth opportunities. Beyond the market potential research, initial customer discussions, and preparation for product sales, each country has unique local regulatory requirements that affect our products from a hardware and software prospective. The energy tariffs, hardware certifications, grid operator procedures, all detail matters and can determine future success.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Master’s degree, preferably in a technical field;
• At least 5 years of experience in business development positions;
• Entrepreneurial self-starter with proven international experience;
• Strong analytical, strategic and communication skills;
• The ability to inspire and engage others;
• Experience in the energy transition sector is a plus;
• A fluency in English and willingness to travel within the EU.

We care

• 30 days yearly holiday, to rest and recharge
• Meaningful work contributing to a more sustainable future
• Office benefits like daily fresh fruit and activities
• Coverage under the Technical Installation Company Collective Labor Agreement.SAR – Share Appreciation Rights
• Yearly company holiday
• Opportunities and a fund for personal development, career growth and advancement

Do you walk the talk?

To apply for theInternational Business Developer Role, please visit our website at

https://jobs.iwell.nl/o/international-business-development-manager. For more information about iwell, what we do, why we do it and an overview of our partners visit [www.iwell.eu].

How We Hire

• Apply. Our People team and hiring manager will review your application, and respond within 2 weeks.
• Screening call. If you seem like a iweller-in-the-making, we’ll invite you to a screening call so we can learn more about each other.
• Are you the one? You’ll have two or more interviews. And if it’s a highly technical role, we’ll also assess the specific skills you’ll need.

Acquisition to this vacancy is not accepted