Business Development Manager
Royal Vopak Open · verified Sep 23, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Business Development role at Royal Vopak. Rotterdam · full-time.
Pay not stated
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What you'll do
- Find and develop large-scale battery storage projects in new countries through partnerships, acquisitions, and new or existing sites
- Take energy-storage opportunities from initial outreach through negotiation, signed agreements, or construction-ready status
- Build lasting relationships with utilities, developers, and industrial customers in target markets
- Adjust your approach across international regulations and cultural settings to advance sustainable energy projects
What you bring
- A relevant master’s degree in business administration, management, or a comparable discipline
- At least ten years in business development or commercial roles involving international sustainable-energy projects
- Strong knowledge of electricity markets and energy-transition challenges, plus experience leading complicated transactions
- Fluent Dutch and English, with strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder skills
Who this fits
This role suits a senior international dealmaker who can develop partnerships and navigate different regulatory and cultural environments. You’ll work from the BESS headquarters in Breda and travel internationally often. The position calls for an entrepreneurial, results-focused approach and willingness to build a network across new markets.
From the employer
Vopak helps the world flow forward. We store the energy of today and tomorrow. But behind our impressive terminals and tanks, it is our people who make the difference. Guided by our culture of Trust, Collaboration, and Courage, we focus on creating an impact that brings the opportunity to grow and to make a real difference. As Business Development Manager - Battery Energy Storage, you will play a key role in realizing our ambitions while building both the future of Vopak and your own.
After Vopak and the Dutch BESS developer Green Energy Storage (GES) have joined forces, we are entering new geographies to expand its Battery Energy Storage presence globally. The Business Developer Manager will employed by GES.
Your Mission
As a Business Development Manager - Battery Energy Storage, you are a crucial member of the team responsible for driving this expansion and developing large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) around the world. You will be responsible for originating new projects and leading complex dealmaking processes from first contact to a signed contract or ready-to-build project.
Your primary goal is to originate new projects globally and act as a savvy dealmaker, build long-term partnerships with local developers to successfully bring BESS projects to life.
You will be based in our BESS headquarters in Breda. Regular international travel is an important part of the role to identify opportunities and develop a local network.
What will you be doing?
Project & Asset Expansion: Drive the development and investment in large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems in new geographies through partnerships, M&A, greenfield developments and potential brownfield developments at existing Vopak terminals.
Origination & Dealmaking: Originate new business in the energy storage space across target regions and lead complex deal processes from the first contact all the way to a signed deal.
Strategic Partnerships: Build and grow strong partnerships with utilities, developers, and industrial clients to ensure we enter new markets at the right time and with the right proposition .
Cross-Cultural Alignment: Navigate international markets and regulatory backgrounds, adapting to diverse cultural contexts to secure sustainable energy projects globally.
Why you’ll love working with us
Being part of an ambitious and entrepreneurial team
A highly competitive, market-aligned salary based on your skills and experience
Bonus opportunity
Travel allowance
Hybrid working opportunity, with an office immediately next to Breda train station
25 holidays on an annual basis
Attractive pension scheme
We will continuously invest in your personal growth, and future career path within Green Energy Storage and Vopak
Does this sound like you?
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a similarly relevant field.
10+ years of business development or commercial experience, specifically with international sustainable energy projects (e.g., Solar, Independent Power Producer, or Battery Storage).
Deep understanding of power markets and the challenges of the energy transition.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills
Strong ability to connect with and adapt to different cultural backgrounds.
Entrepreneurial mindset and a results-driven approach to building purpose-driven companies
Track record in leading complex transactions, potentially with a background in venture capital or investment.
Fluency in English and Dutch.
Expectation and willingness for frequent international travel for business development and partnership alignment.
Don’t meet all our criteria? No problem! If this role energizes you and our culture feels like a good fit, we warmly invite you to apply anyway.
What energy will you bring? We’d love to meet you!
Together, we help the world flow forward. Apply directly via our website.
At Vopak we are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong. To support this, we host several active Employee Resource Groups, including our International, Pride, Women’s and Young Professionals networks.
Vopak is an equal opportunity employer. Everyone is different, and the differences in people allow us to match our ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. That's why we are curious about who you are!
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