Business Development Manager
- Compensation
- €85K–€95K / yr
- Location
- Paris, France
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Sales
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Real Estate, Energy, or a related field;
- 8+ years of experience in complex business development within the Real Estate field, with a proven track record of closing deals;
- Knowledge of the energy sector, preferably in Commercial & Industrial and solar solutions;
- Strong commercial skills and ability to translate technical and financial insights into client-focused solutions;
- Talent for networking and representing the company at events, building community engagement;
- Excellent communication skills and a structured, independent way of working;
- Talent is great. Energy is essential. A friendly, collaborative vibe is key!
- Proficiency in French and English (spoken and written).
Full description
**Business Development Manager
**Paris
About Sunrock ☀️
At Sunrock, we believe in a future powered by clean energy. Our mission? Driving the energy transition forward with smart, sustainable solutions. With offices in the Netherlands, Germany, and France, we’re experts in large-scale solar roof installations and innovators in energy management, advanced battery storage, and our own energy trading platform. Our team of bright, entrepreneurial minds works hand-in-hand with clients, partners, and colleagues in full transparency, because openness and trust are part of our mindset and philosophy. That’s how we build long-term partnerships and deliver solutions that make properties future-proof and sustainable, while meeting ambitious ESG goals.
Join us and help shape the next chapter of clean energy!
About the role
As a Business Development Manager at Sunrock, you focus on building long-term partnerships that help reshape France industrial and real estate landscape. You’re the dealmaker, the connector, the “business architect” for our ambitious French team. As our proactive and strategic Business Development Manager, you’ll identify and secure new opportunities across commercial and industrial sectors, delivering tailored energy solutions that make a real impact. From first contact to signed commitment, you’ll own the process and ensure a smooth handover to our Project Development team.
Your success will come from building authentic connections, founded on trust, empathy, and shared ambition. This is a role for someone who thrives in motion. You'll help make Sunrock more visible and in the France market, not just as a solar provider, but as a trusted, values-led clean energy partner.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to take initiative, build strong relationships, and grow in a small team that shines bright like a diamond and radiates solar power.
What You’ll Do
- Manage an active pipeline – Identify, develop, and track opportunities across commercial, industrial, and retail sectors.
- Develop tailored energy solutions – Understand client needs by delivering integrated energy solutions, including rooftop PV, batteries, and carports, aligned with client ambitions and local energy needs.
- Win new business – Build relationships, actively network, and act as the face of Sunrock to win new clients in a competitive market.
- Foster client relationships – Maintain multiple opportunities simultaneously, collaborating closely with Product Leads, Project Developers and Marketing.
- Seamless client handover – Ensure smooth transition of projects to Project Development once projects are secured.