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DMEC (Dutch Marine Energy Centre)

(Senior) Business Development Manager (0.5-1 FTE)

Den Haag
€ 4.000 - € 5.000 (Maand)

(Senior) Business Development Manager (0.5-1 FTE)


About us

Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC) is an accelerator and knowledge centre for offshore renewable energy solutions. As a non-profit organisation, we advance innovation, support market development and further policies for offshore renewable energy development. With this integrated approach, we create multipurpose energy solutions including marine energy, offshore storage and nature-positive designs for a wide variety of use cases.

In our accelerator, we lead and partner in international innovation projects, covering the entire trajectory from concept to commercial deployment of offshore renewable energy solutions. We provide project management, technical, financial and market support for a wide variety of national and international offshore renewable energy innovations. To have the highest impact in all of our activities, we team up with top-notch test sites, research institutes and companies across the value chain around the world. With this global network, we help governments worldwide by sharing expertise and insights and advancing science-based policy innovations.

We work closely together with key corporate offshore renewable energy players and advise on the uptake of offshore renewable sources to create sustainable growth through our Corporate Partnership Program. By combining our technical and financial expertise and models on offshore renewable energy technologies with our industry insights, we are the go-to partner for developing offshore renewable energy solutions that fit specific market needs.

Position Overview:

For our Corporate Partnership team we are seeking an ambitious and experienced (Senior) Business Development Manager. This role is crucial in expanding our strategic partnerships and managing relationships with larger organizations, including some of the biggest names in the offshore (renewable) energy sector together with a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong strategic mindset, extensive experience in business development, and a passion for sustainable energy.

About the Role

  • Strategic Leadership: Lead the Corporate Partnership team and collaborate with senior management to develop and execute strategic business development plans aligned with DMEC's goals and informed by industry insights.

  • Partnership Building: Identify, establish, and nurture relationships with key partners and stakeholders within the offshore renewable energy sector, leveraging DMEC’s non-profit status to create mutually beneficial collaborations.

  • Sales Management: Build, manage, and optimize the sales pipeline, ensuring sustained growth and partner satisfaction within the CPP. Oversee account management and represent DMEC at conferences and industry events to foster relationships and identify new business opportunities.

  • Optional - Acceleration: Provide strategic support to start-ups and scale-ups, guiding them through their customer journey, business plan development, and investment readiness, further enriching the ecosystem.

About You

  • Industry Expertise: Proven track record in the offshore industry, ideally with a focus on renewable energy (solutions). Experience with power-to-x and green hydrogen markets is a significant advantage.

  • Strategic Decision-Making: Demonstrated ability to make high-impact strategic decisions and manage complex, multi-faceted projects.

  • Networking: Strong, established relationships with project developers, supply chain companies, and key stakeholders within the offshore renewable energy sector.

  • Organizational Skills: Superior planning and organizing capabilities, with a talent for managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

  • Entrepreneurial Mindset: Self-motivated with a proven track record of driving business growth, forming successful partnerships, and contributing to organizational development.

  • Interpersonal Skills: Outgoing, hands-on, curious, and a natural team player with exceptional communication and negotiation skills.

  • Bilingual: Proficiency in Dutch and English is essential, with the ability to communicate effectively in both languages across diverse contexts.

What we offer:

  • Innovative and Dynamic Environment: Join a front-runner in the offshore energy transition with significant international reach and influence.

  • Impactful Work: Contribute directly to the global transition to sustainable energy, working on projects that have a tangible impact on environmental sustainability and climate change mitigation.

  • Team Culture: Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team that values innovation, information sharing, and diversity of thought. Our team is not just a group of colleagues but a community passionate about making a difference.

  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible working environment, with options to work from our office in Scheveningen, overlooking the sea, or remotely. We understand the importance of balance and strive to support our team in achieving it.

  • Career Development: We offer tailored professional development opportunities, leadership mentoring, courses and clear pathways for career advancement, ensuring that your growth aligns with our mission.

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Salary of €4000-5000 per month, excluding 8% holiday allowance, and excellent secondary benefits, including a robust pension scheme, 25 vacation days, travel expense coverage for commuters outside The Hague, and equipment to support a flexible and effective working setup, both at home and in the office.

How to apply

If you are passionate about offshore renewable energy and eager to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter via the button below, including "Senior Business Development Manager Application" in the subject line.