Senior Business Developer

Sofia, BG, 1000

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ContourGlobal, a KKR Company, led by CEO Antonio Cammisecra, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets worldwide. The company currently manages 5.3 GW of installed capacity across different power generation technologies and asset categories, with an additional 1 GW of renewables under construction and a further 9.8 GW under development.

The operational footprint of the company extends to 18 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America. The company has committed to speed up the decarbonization of its portfolio with a sustainable transition of its thermal fleet, the repowering of existing renewable assets and the organic development of new renewable projects. ContourGlobal boasts 20 years of strong collaboration with communities, institutions, and customers that benefit from its electricity supply through long-term contracts or innovative PPAs, coupled with energy management solutions.

We are looking for a:

Senior Business Developer

JOB SUMMARY:

The Global Business Development business line of the Company is dedicated to its organic growth across all geographies and asset types. The Business Development team in Bulgaria is responsible for the implementation of the Company’s strategy of decarbonization and growth in renewable energy in Bulgaria. The Senior Business Developer has a key role in scouting, assessment, selection and implementation of greenfield and acquisition project opportunities with main focus on storage, solar and wind projects, as well as on new technologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Scouting and selection of acquisition and development project opportunities.

Preliminary project technical assessment and financial valuation.

Project management during the entire process of greenfield development or project acquisition.

Stakeholder management and constant communication (written and verbal) with main stakeholders such as municipalities, authorities, landowners, project developers, etc.

Agreements negotiations (joint development agreements, project acquisitions, land contracts, etc).

Budget responsibility for the projects to be managed.

Preparation and presentation of internal project transaction materials (budget, investment approvals, monthly reporting, etc).

Developing a deep understanding of the country’s business market needs and trends to propose adequate services and solutions.

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE REQUIRED:

Experience in the renewable energy sector (in project development, project management, project engineering, M&A, procurement, energy trading or other)

Good knowledge of energy market and regulation in Bulgaria.

Experience with permitting processes of renewable energy projects in Bulgaria.

Technical and financial competences - sufficient to analyze and build a project business case (resource assessment, pre-feasibility studies, market environment, financial valuation, etc).

Strong negotiation skills, communication and interpersonal skills, culturally aware and sensitive.

Good telationship building skills.

Problem-solver and result-oriented person.

Enthusiasm to contribute to a fast growing, hardworking and dynamic organization.

QUALIFICATION:

University Degree in Engineering, Economics or Finance

Minimum 3 years of professional experience as business developer / project manager / project engineer in the renewable energy sector

Proficiency in English

Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

Travel Requirements – availability to travel upon business needs.

Working@CG:

25 days paid annual leave

Social benefits package

As a globally integrated team, we push boundaries, work collaboratively, and remain agile in the pursuit of excellence. With an entrepreneurial mindset, we encourage initiative and innovation. At ContourGlobal you are an employee, and you are also an owner. Our Employee Ownership Program allows our employee-owners to make a difference and drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!

We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute and shape the future of sustainable energy.

Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day.

We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and rewarding meaningful contributions.

We enjoy making the most of our shared spaces to foster teamwork and collaboration. At the same time, our flexible working policy allows us to prioritize results while supporting wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.

Interested in joining our company?

We know that skills and experience come in different forms, and we value diverse perspectives.

If you’re excited about this role but you think you still need to learn some of the required skills, we’d still love to hear from you. You are much more than your CV, so come as you are and tell us who you aspire to become! The most important skills are collaboration, respect, trustworthiness and execution. So go ahead—apply, and let’s contribute to the new energy transition together!