Leap29 are working closely with a top-tier renewable energy company, with a strong presence across Europe & Africa. They are currently searching for a Senior Business Developer to join their team in Casablanca, Morocco.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a Senior Business Developer role, particularly involved in large-scale projects, with knowledge of managing bids & negotiating contracts. Responsibilities Reporting to the Head of Development, you will
- Manage Bids for domestic and international tenders.
- Lead projects up to financial closure.
- Manage the financial close of projects wind and solar PV
- Lead various contracts negotiations PPA, EPC, O&M, financing contracts, and more.
- Lead the development of greenfield projects in the Moroccan private market
- Contribute to the analysis of the market and defining the overall strategy to be pursued to develop, both the Moroccan and the international portfolio of projects.
- Seek new partners and any other portfolios and / or projects acquisition opportunities at various stages of completion, and leading contracts negotiation of these acquisitions.
- Build-up good and long-term relationships, develop and maintain your network.
- Represent my client in different professional associations and trade unions, at meetings and conferences to enhance my client’s presence and image.
Requirements
Degree obtained from an Engineering or a Business school5+ years of significant experience as a Senior Business Developer of large-scale projects in renewable energy.Experience of managing bids for IPP tenders and successfully completed the financial close for solar (including thermal solar) and wind technologies.Strong knowledge of solar CSP technology, and you are familiar with its specificities which must be considered in all aspects of project development (technical, commercial, financing, contractualYou have good communication skills, you are autonomous, commercial good-tempered and able to manage priorities.You are familiar with project finance techniques and comfortable with business plans.Good ability to work as a team and your strong interpersonal skillsYou are comfortable with MS Office (Excel and Power Point in particular).You speak English and French fluently. Arabic would be a real plus.This position requires regular business travel aboardIf this opportunity to work and build your experience in a dynamic and international environment is of interest to you, please apply directly via the link or send your CV to Georgia Sumnall – [Click to show email]