Head of Business Development and Sales (m/f/d)

We, the Renewables Academy (RENAC) AG and the subsidiary RENAC energy & climate gGmbH, are internationally oriented training providers specialising in renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency, and fields of application for green hydrogen and power-to-X.

We offer online courses, in-person training in Germany and abroad, set up local training structures, implement study courses in cooperation with universities, and organise events as part of the Energy Export Initiative.

Since our establishment in 2008, we have trained and educated more than 33,000 participants from the public and private sectors as well as the financial sector in over 170 countries. Our headquarters are in Berlin Mitte, and we currently have 50 permanent employees. Now we’re only missing you on our team! We look forward to meeting you.

Head of Business Development and Sales (m/f/d)

Our business development team is looking for a full-time (38.5 h/week) expert to continue our mission of a global green energy transition.

Your impact:

• You are the main face to the customer and inquires at RENAC
• Coordinating and writing of technical and financial proposals
• Working on a range of grants, service contracts as well as direct contracting projects
• Designing and writing concept notes
• Responsible for internal templates and processes relevant to business development
• Working closely with the technical departments during the project development stage
• Researching and developing new funding and business opportunities
• Overseeing the contracting process with clients
• Preparing the hand-over to technical departments of successfully developed projects
• Representing RENAC at public and in-house events
• Leading a compact and energetic team

Your experience:

• Completed degree in communications, business management, or similar
• Several years of business development experience for an international company
• Good understanding of the renewable energy and energy efficiency market and stakeholders
• Knowledge of the procurement processes for institutions like GIZ, EU, World Bank, KfW, UN or ISA
• Experience in writing and coordinating project proposals (developing concept notes, technical proposals, financial proposals, project plans)
• Good coordination and management skills
• Adherence to deadlines and detail oriented
• Professional written and spoken English
• Knowledge of German and other languages is a definite plus
• Residence in Berlin or willingness to move to Berlin

Your benefits:

• You will actively shape the international energy transition process and contribute to climate protection.
• You will be an integral part of a lively, engaging and wonderfully open team.
• You will work in a highly motivating, international and flexible professional environment with both large, international organizations and individual experts.
• You will have 50 % home office flexibility and additional benefits.

Please send your application file (cover letter, CV, references and salary expectations) to our Head of People and Organisation, Sylvia Lüdecke, e-mail:

• personal(at)renac.de