Country Manager (Renewable Energy) - BD

Keywords: Business Development, Project Management, Renewable Energy, Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Solar, PPA, EPC, Business Development Manager, B2B, B2B Sales, Strategy Planing, Business Planing, Feasibility Study, Financial Model

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Country Manager to lead their business development efforts in Thailand. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to the renewable energy industry, with a focus on origination, evaluation, negotiation, due diligence and investment approvals of greenfield project opportunities and partnership/acquisition opportunities. The successful candidate will work closely with various heads of departments, manage and mentor the local team across functions, and establish collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.

• Lead business development efforts in Thailand for a leading company in the renewable energy sector
• Work closely with various heads of departments for all development activities
• Manage and mentor the local team across functions

What you'll do:

As a Country Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our client's growth in Thailand. Your primary responsibility will be to lead business development efforts, creating a robust development pipeline and ensuring that the company is well-known across SE Asian markets. You will also be tasked with leading financial model preparation and developing a deep understanding of key drivers and portfolio requirements. Additionally, you will support various development workstreams and engage with regulators and industry participants to gain valuable market intelligence.

• Support the creation of a 1 GW development pipeline in Thailand
• Ensure the company is well known to all market participants across SE Asian markets
• Lead financial model preparation, incorporating risk analysis based on the PPA framework
• Develop a deep understanding of the key drivers and portfolio requirements of Direct PPA participants
• Lead/support on various development workstreams including permitting, land, right of way, technical and environmental studies required for EPC RfP and financial close processes
• Work with Head of Strategy and M&A to source, evaluate and negotiate operating asset M&A opportunities
• Engage with regulators, offtakes, industry participants, competitors to gain market intelligence

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Country Manager position brings extensive experience in business development within power/infrastructure/construction industries. With at least 3 years' experience specifically within renewable energy in Thailand, you have demonstrated success in business development, licensing and permitting. Your ability to manage a diverse team coupled with your proficiency in financial analysis and modelling sets you apart. A bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution is required for this role. Fluency in both English and Thai is essential.

• 10+ years of experience in business development in power / infrastructure / construction industries
• 3+ years in renewable energy in Thailand
• Demonstrated track record of success in business development, licensing and permitting
• Ability to manage a diverse team
• Proficiency in financial analysis and modelling
• Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing market environment
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering / economics / business / marketing from a recognized institution
• Fluency in English and Thai language

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a leading player in the renewable energy sector, with a strong commitment to sustainable development. They offer an inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member's contribution is valued. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that is making a real difference in the world, while also offering excellent career progression opportunities.

What's next:

If you're ready to take your career to new heights in the renewable energy sector, don't hesitate!

Apply today by clicking on the link!

Due to the high volume of applications, our team will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Robert Walters Recruitment (Thailand) Limited
Recruitment License No.: น. 1188 / 2551