Business Development Manager – Grid-Scale Battery St...

Job Description

HybriX Energy is a local and independent developer of grid-scale battery energy storage (BESS) projects, which provides a broad range of services during the development, construction and operations of battery storage projects. We are committed to driving the transition to a sustainable energy future by providing innovative and reliable battery storage solutions.

To continue its ambitious expansion, HybriX Energy is looking for a highly motivated Business Development Manager – Grid-Scale Battery Storage (Belgium & Europe) to join our enthusiastic and dynamic team, passionate about battery storage projects and dedicated to make a positive impact on the environment.

As a Business Development Manager – Grid-Scale Battery Storage (Belgium & Europe), you will be responsible for originating, structuring, and advancing grid-scale battery projects from early-stage opportunity identification through to ready-to-build status.

Your key responsibilities will be as follows:

• Identify and originate new BESS development opportunities in Belgium and selected European markets (greenfield, co-development or acquisition)
• Analyse grid capacity, congestion zones, and flexibility market dynamics to define viable project locations
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with TSOs, DSOs, landowners, industrial partners, and local stakeholders
• Lead negotiations for land agreements, option contracts, exclusivity agreements, and partnership structures
• Define and execute market entry strategies for selected European countries
• Coordinate and support grid connection applications and engagement with transmission system operators
• Work with local authorities and advisors to secure necessary permits and regulatory approvals
• Support investment and financing discussions
• Build and maintain a high-quality development pipeline aligned with company growth targets
• Support preliminary business case assessments for new projects
• Monitor regulatory developments and market evolution across Belgium and Europe
• Represent HybriX Energy at industry events, with institutional partners, and in strategic discussions
• Ensure alignment between commercial strategy, technical feasibility, and project execution teams

 Your profile

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Renewable Energy or similar by experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, project development, or strategic roles within large scale renewable energy projects or energy infrastructure
• Strong understanding of electricity markets, flexibility services, and grid structures
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements and managing external partnerships
• Proven ability to originate complex infrastructure projects
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable operating in a scale-up environment
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Strategic thinker with strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives from concept to execution
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Fluent in English and Dutch (additional European languages are a plus)
• Willingness to travel within Belgium and Europe

Our offeroffer

•  A key strategic role in a fast-growing independent BESS developer
• Direct impact on the European expansion strategy of HybriX Energy
• High level of autonomy and responsibility
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment with short decision lines
• Opportunity to shape market entry strategies in new European countries
• Competitive remuneration package including performance-based incentives
• Company car and mobility package
• Hybrid and flexible working structure