Entrepreneurship in the territories: is it the right time?
Company Description
🌍⚡Founded in 2007, Akuo is an independent renewable energy producer with operations in over twenty countries worldwide. The Group is committed in the entire value chain: project development, project finance, construction and operation of solar, wind and storage power plants.
Akuo's teams combine technological relevance, environmental added value and social benefits to develop exemplary, meaningful projects in local areas. The Group is a pioneer in agrivoltaics and storage solutions and was the first to develop large-scale floating solar power plants in France.
True to its values and convictions, Akuo is a responsible business, committed to the diversity of its teams and determined to ensure the inclusion of all.
In Portugal, Akuo secured a 450 MWp solar portfolio at the 2019 national auction. This portfolio is composed of 3 projects all located in Alentejo. 180 MWp are already in operation and the remaining is under construction.
In parallel, Akuo Renováveis Portugal is developing projects to increase its portfolio, namely for the Over-equipment and Hybridization (including wind and storage) of the 3 solar parks, and also by exploring Agri-Energy opportunities. ☀️🌬️🔋
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Business Developer to join us on an 18-month mission, driven by the latest key milestones and increased project activity, to help materialize Akuo’s secured pipeline in Portugal.
You will be part of the Business Development team and you will work closely with the Development team.
You will drive the promotion and business development of our portfolio and contribute to deliver one of the biggest Renewable Asset portfolio under development in Portugal.
Specific Tasks and Deliverables:
- Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop and implement public affairs strategies to support the pipeline development,
- Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and maintain Akuo’s relationships with all the stakeholders involved in the project,
- Public Speaking and Representation: Represent Akuo in public forums, with governmental bodies, delivering presentations,
- Policy Analysis and recommendations,
- Review and comment the due diligence reports,
- Participate in the updates of the business plans of the projects.
Qualifications
- Minimum 6 years of experience, preferably with a track-record as Business developer, Developer or equivalent,
- You have already studied/worked within an international environment and you have a strong interest in the Renewable Energy sector,
- You are characterized by a systematic, analytical approach and goal orientation,
- You have good communication skills and the ability to work in a team,
- You are proactive, adaptable and results-driven,
- You are open to the idea of regular business trips.
Additional Information
- Pleasant premises in the city centre of Lisbon,
- The position is open to remote work: 2 days per week,
- Coverflex,
- Lunch allowance,
- Healthcare,
- 25 holidays per year starting your second year in the group.
