Solarplaza is looking for an International Business Developer (32-40 hours per week)
Are you practical, goal-oriented, and ready to build long-lasting relationships in the renewable energy sector? At Solarplaza, we are an ambitious team dedicated to accelerating the global renewable energy transition. Through our international events, we share knowledge and provide networking opportunities to professionals in the renewable energy industry. If you’re looking for an achievement-driven role with a meaningful impact and the opportunity to build an incredible international network, get in touch with us!
About Us
At Solarplaza, we organize high-quality international B2B summits where industry leaders come together to exchange knowledge and build partnerships in renewable energy. We are proud of our track record, which includes over 260+ events in the past 21 years. From our headquarters in Rotterdam, we work with a team of around people from 15+ countries. We are driven by a shared mission to help accelerate the transition to renewable energy, and we achieve this by facilitating meaningful connections and sharing insights at our events.
Your Mission
As a Business Developer, you will focus on developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the renewable energy industry. Your goal will be to secure sponsorships for our events, manage client accounts, and identify new opportunities for collaboration and growth. You will collaborate with our event managers, marketing team, and the overall project teams to ensure the success of our events.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone stable, results-focused, and practical in their approach to business development. You will be responsible for hitting sales targets, building strong relationships, and taking action to ensure client success.
Key Traits:
Relationship Builder: You know how to develop deep, meaningful connections with clients that result in long-term partnerships.
Goal-Oriented: You thrive on meeting and exceeding sales targets and enjoy tracking your progress toward key achievements.
Practical & Results-Focused: You take a hands-on, actionable approach to solving problems and delivering results.
Stable & Reliable: You bring a steady, reliable approach to managing accounts and driving success over the long term.
Effective Communicator: You can communicate clearly and persuasively with clients, partners, and colleagues.
Internationally Minded: Comfortable working with a diverse range of people and clients across different regions.
KPIs You Will Be Measured By:
Revenue Targets: Achieving monthly and quarterly sponsorship revenue goals for our events.
Lead Conversion: Successfully converting leads into partnerships for upcoming events.
Client Satisfaction & Retention: Building strong, lasting relationships that lead to repeat sponsorships and referrals.
Event Engagement: Ensuring sponsors are fully engaged and satisfied with the value they receive from their participation.
