• To develop new business opportunities and see that these opportunities are pursued to their maximum potential.
• Developing a viable solar (and storage in certain jurisdictions) offering.
• Develop strong working relationships with the project funders and its Investment Managers
• To develop strong external relationships with key stakeholders throughout the market.
• To oversee PR, lobbying and marketing activities
• Manage the Legal and Technical Due Diligence process with the support of the legal and technical teams
• Negotiate the relevant project contracts: NDA, Exclusivity, Lease, PPA, SPA and EPC
• Generating and understanding company strategies and developing best business practices accordingly.
• Prepare financial model to assess the returns of the project
• To develop strong working relationships with the project funders
• Reporting concisely and clearly to Senior Management and the Board on Italian developments.

Requirements

• Technical understanding of solar and the energy market in Italy
• Understanding of renewables industry, energy and environmental issues in the relevant jurisdiction, proven track record of project development in the region.
• Understanding of financial modelling
• Ability to manage the entire project development process with various stakeholders and suppliers (originate, negotiate land right agreements, commercial DD, technical
• DD, off-taker agreements, etc).
• Strong understanding of commercial activities including funding arrangements and legal requirements.
• Varied experience in private and public sector, showing adaptability and ability to learn quickly.
• Understanding of lobbying, PR and marketing

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline Post-graduate qualifications in related discipline
• Proven track record of:
  • First-hand experience of business development and growing a team
  • Influencing and shaping policy
  • Delivering growth in a new market.
  • Negotiation skills and communication skills.
  • Financial structuring is desired.
• Ability to develop and update professional knowledge and skills quickly and efficiently. Ability to apply professional knowledge and skills in advancement of business objectives.
• Quickly and successfully implements changes and improvements in operational activities and services.
• Adapts to changes in company strategy whilst developing own strategy to achieve personal goal of competently developing projects.
• The ability to evaluate and convey complex information to others in an effective manner through persuasive communication, negotiating skills and clear presentation skills in both verbal and written contexts.