Renewable Energy Business Developer

Welcome to ENGIE Laborelec ! Every day, we work together to develop efficient energy solutions to build a carbon-neutral future!

Are you persuasive and commercially driven? Do you love prospecting and building new opportunities? Passionate about energy and ready to shape the future of renewables (wind, solar, storage)? Want to join a fast-growing commercial team?

Then we need YOU!

For our Renewables Storage & Decentralized Flexibility business line at ENGIE Laborelec (Linkebeek, Belgium), we are currently looking for a Renewable Energy Business Developer (F/M/X)

WE OFFER YOU as Renewable Energy Business Developer

• A key role in the energy transition, with autonomy and real impact
• A compact, multidisciplinary team of technical and commercial experts in solar, wind, and storage
• Learning & Development opportunities: including training, coaching, mentorship programs, and workshops.
• Competitive salary package with numerous extra-legal benefits:
• Tax-optimized bonus plan
• Hospitalization and medical expenses insurance
• Meal vouchers (€8) with net contribution of €1.09
• Attractive retirement plan
• Green (electric) company car with charging pass for Belgium and neighboring countries, or a green alternative via our mobility plan
• Public transport subscription; our offices are less than 10 minutes from Brussels North station
• Healthy work-life balance: 34 holidays, possibility to work up to 2 days from home, flexible hours
• Willingness to travel in Europe to visit Clients and attending events & conferences to be the face of Laborelec
• On-site gym and activities via ENGIE's Body-Mind & Social program

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES as Renewable Energy Business Developer

• Drive the full commercial lifecycle: from opportunity identification to customer loyalty
• Act as a senior market-facing representative, engaging developers, investors, and technical decision-makers on complex renewable energy projects
• Open new markets and actively pursue opportunities, especially in solar and battery storage, but also in wind (onshore and offshore).
• Position Laborelec as a trusted technical and advisory partner with strong added value.
• Translate market and customer insights into high-value services, working closely with Laborelec's technical experts.
• Contribute to the shaping and evolution of Laborelec's renewable service offering.

YOUR PROFILE as Renewable Energy Business Developer

• Master engineering, with strong technical knowledge of renewables (solar, wind, BESS)
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience in business development, sales, or account management in the energy sector
• Existing network in the renewable energy ecosystem in Europe
• Entrepreneurial, autonomous, and a true team player
• Fluent in English and either Dutch or French
• Strong experience in complex problem-solving and building innovative, multidisciplinary proposals Curious, open-minded, and able to switch between technologies
• Proven track record in developing new business and managing customer relationships

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Short pre-screener conversation in Teams with the Talent Acquisition Partner
• HR in-depth interview on-site / in Teams
• 1h online questionnaires and abstract reasoning exercises
• Final business interview on-site with your future manager
• Job offer

Research shows that men apply when they meet 60% of the requirements while women only apply when they are convinced they meet 100%. Don't let that hold you back - we'd love to hear from you!

MORE ABOUT US

Laborelec is a leading research and expertise center focused on electrical power technology, with a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds. As part of ENGIE Research & Innovation, we support the entire electricity value chain, offering tailored solutions to a wide range of industries. We're committed to a net-zero carbon future and to finding sustainable solutions for a better tomorrow!

Our headquarters is located in Linkebeek, Belgium, and we also operate from several other sites across Europe (France, the Netherlands), Latin-America (Chile) and Middle-East (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & United Arab Emirates). Our customers, Engie and other, cover an international perimeter.

As a truly international organization, we expect a certain level of flexibility and openness to collaborate or occasionally work from these locations abroad, depending on project or business needs.

Location

The position is based in Linkebeek (about 10 km from Brussels), which is our main lab-site. However, depending on project requirements, occasional travel or short-term assignments at other international locations may be part of the role.

Business Unit: Research & Innovation

Division: R&I - LABS Laborelec

Legal Entity: LABORATOIRE BELGE DE L'INDUSTRIE ELECTRIQUE

Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)

Education Level: Master's Degree

Company Name: ENGIE Laborelec