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Project Developer
HoSt Group - Bioenergy Systems. Identify and win new customers, partners, and projects in the field of Thermal Technology .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Business Development and Project Development within the Thermal Technology sector, with a strong focus on building relationships, managing complex projects, and navigating permitting procedures. Proficient in developing business cases and plans while coordinating with diverse stakeholders and internal teams.
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Business DevelopmentProject DevelopmentKnowledge Of Permitting ProceduresNative-Level GermanTechnical And Commercial Understanding Of Energy Facilities
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Hard Skills
Project ManagementBusiness CasesBusiness PlansFunding ApplicationsComplex Projects
Soft Skills
Independent ApproachStructured Work StyleEntrepreneurial MindsetStakeholder ManagementAbility To Oversee Multiple Projects
Tools & Technologies
LinkedInDigital MarketingIndustry Trade Fairs
Industry Keywords
Thermal TechnologyEnergy SectorInfrastructure SectorGerman Energy MarketHeat Markets
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Identify and win new customers, partners, and projects in the field of Thermal Technology
- Build long-term relationships with municipal utilities, energy suppliers, industrial companies, and relevant stakeholders
- Visit prospective customers regularly on-site and identify new project opportunities
- Position HoSt at an early stage for planned projects and tenders
- Conduct targeted business development through marketing, personal networks, LinkedIn, digital activities, and industry trade fairs
- Support projects from the initial idea through the feasibility and development phases to financial close
- Develop business cases and business plans together with the technical and commercial teams
- Coordinate information from Engineering, Finance, Asset Management, and other specialist departments
- Monitor planning, budgets, and project progress
- Secure suitable sites and land for new projects
- Coordinate the required permitting procedures and ensure permits are obtained on schedule
- Negotiate and conclude contracts with biomass suppliers, energy off-takers, and waste recovery partners
- Develop projects with and without public funding
- Identify funding programs and take responsibility for funding applications
- Collaborate with Project Developers in Hengelo as well as the Thermal Technology and Sales Engineering teams
- Coordinate with Finance, Asset Management, and other internal specialist departments
- Report to the Business Development Manager
Requirements
What you’ll need- At least 5–10 years of professional experience in Business Development, Project Development, Sales, or a comparable role
- Ideally, experience in the energy, infrastructure, or technology sector
- Knowledge of the German energy and heat markets
- Ideally, a strong network among municipal utilities, energy suppliers, or industrial companies
- Experience with complex projects, business cases, business plans, and long-term project development
- Technical and commercial understanding of energy facilities
- Knowledge of project management
- Knowledge of permitting procedures and funding programs
- Native-level German
- Very good command of English
- Residence in Germany
- Willingness to travel regularly throughout Germany and visit customers on-site
- Independent, structured, and entrepreneurial approach to work
- Ability to oversee multiple projects running in parallel
- Ability to bring together diverse stakeholders
Benefits
Comp & perks- Permanent employment contract
- 30 days of annual leave per calendar year for full-time employment
- Holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary
- Company laptop and mobile phone, also for private use
- Voluntary additional payment (bonus)
- Monthly €20 internet allowance for regular home-office work
- Reimbursement of business travel expenses in accordance with the tax regulations applicable in Germany
- Statutory social insurance, including health, pension, long-term care, and unemployment insurance
- Statutory accident insurance
- Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development
- Attractive compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience
- Long-term career prospects in a growing international family-owned company
- High degree of autonomy and room to make an impact
- International collaboration with Business Development, Thermal Technology, Finance, and Asset Management