Business Development Manager

Lightsource bp

. Support development activities across land, grid, permits, yield assessment, project origination, and financial close .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeSouth KoreaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in managing solar utility-scale projects, including financial modeling, project finance, and transaction management. Proficient in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders in diverse cultural environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Solar Utility-Scale Project DevelopmentProject Finance and Capital StructuringFinancial Modeling and IndicatorsContract Negotiation and ManagementBilingual in English and Korean

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Financial ModelingProject ManagementTransaction ManagementDue DiligenceYield AssessmentGrid InterconnectionPermittingContract ManagementBusiness DevelopmentAcquisition Support

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationNegotiation SkillsPersuasive PresentationProactive ApproachCultural Sensitivity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Renewables IndustryPower MarketsInfrastructure ProjectsGreenfield OpportunitiesCommunity Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support development activities across land, grid, permits, yield assessment, project origination, and financial close
Coordinate contract negotiations and tax, legal, and technical due diligence
Supervise third-party consultants and suppliers
Interact with local authorities linked to projects
Coordinate prefeasibility reviews of new greenfield opportunities
Support due diligence and valuation of co-development opportunities and acquisitions
Manage and oversee project timelines and budgets
Ensure clear and timely internal reporting
Run financial models to assess returns of multiple projects
Manage contracts including co-development, land, community engagement, site survey, power purchase, EPC, share purchase, asset purchase, and investment agreements
Gain increased exposure to business plan execution, acquisitions, recruitment and hiring, integration planning, tax/legal structuring, project finance, and marketing/PR

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years of relevant experience
Experience developing solar utility-scale projects in South Korea through to closing of infrastructure projects
Broad understanding of the renewables industry, power markets, and development-related activities, especially solar
Understanding of project finance, capital structuring, financial modelling, and financial indicators
Strong understanding of transaction management
Strong understanding of power project/real estate development, including land, yield assessment, grid interconnection, and permitting, to reach RTB stage
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and cultures
Track record in transaction support, business development, and multicultural/multidisciplinary environments
Fluent in English and Korean
Effective persuasive communication, negotiation, and presentation skills in verbal and written contexts
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
Excellent project management skills
Ability to negotiate in various cultural environments and with various stakeholders
Hands-on and proactive approach to business
Ability to understand and operate complex financial models
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree, ideally in sciences, finance, economics, or engineering
MBA is beneficial but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Annual bonus
Retention bank
Health insurance
Pension
Other local benefits
Personal development initiatives
Charitable causes initiatives
Solar honey project
Inclusive community where every individual is valued and treated with respect