Business Development Manager - Flanders (F/M)
Are you an experienced Business Development Manager who wants to use their talent to contribute to the energy transition? Would you like to help create a market for innovative and sustainable products in Flanders?
Your role
- You will help build Octave's commercial strategy and convince potential partners (such as electrical installers, integrators, energy suppliers) of the added value of our advanced energy management solutions and innovative battery systems.
- In this role, you will implement and refine Octave's go-to-market strategy. You will continuously identify new partnerships and sales channels and advise and support existing partners.
- You will be Octave's eyes and ears in the market by participating in networking events and trade shows. This will keep you up to date on the latest innovations and allow you to provide input to the product team on relevant product specifications and market requirements.
- Thanks to your excellent communication skills, you will build strong relationships with Octave's potential partners.
What you bring to our team
- Significant work experience in sales/project development in the energy sector (B2B), preferably in energy storage systems or renewable energy sources.
- Good understanding of energy markets.
- Sufficient technical background to master basic concepts of electrical engineering related to renewable energy.
- A clear sales hunter mentality.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to give convincing presentations.
- Experience in developing and implementing a commercial strategy in the renewable energy sector. Proficiency in market segmentation and identifying customer needs.
- The desire to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.
- Proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and similar tools.
If you have some (or all) of the following, you've got a clear advantage
- Master's degree in economics or engineering, or similar experience.
- Fluent in Dutch and English. French is a plus, but not required.
- Hands-on experience with go-to-market strategies and a proven track record in hitting sales targets.
What we offer you
An incredibly exciting and varied role in a dynamic and fast-growing company. We offer you the opportunity to further develop a marketing and sales approach for innovative products and become a driving force in the transition to sustainable energy.
In addition, we offer:
- An attractive and competitive salary package.
- Flexible working hours with hybrid working, ideally 2 days at the office in Mechelen or Brussels.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment with extensive learning opportunities and career advancement opportunities.
Why choose Octave
Octave, founded in April 2020, is a Belgian cleantech company specializing in battery energy storage and energy management services for businesses. Octave has already sold more than 90 MWh of battery energy storage capacity and manages the largest fleet of behind-the-meter batteries in Belgium. In addition to the support of several private funds, we are also supported by Imec and the European Commission's EIC Accelerator Fund. Our project pipeline includes several large and exciting projects in the field of technology and sustainability.
How to apply
Are you interested in the position of Business Development Manager? Send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@octave.energy today. We will contact you as soon as possible.
Research Manager(F/M)
Are you an experienced Research Manager with a background in batteries, energy storage, or energy management fields? Do you thrive in managing complex research projects and enjoy collaborating with research institutes and universities? Then join our exciting mission at Octave to bring energy storage solutions to the market. Have a real impact and become part of a young and dynamic team in a fast-growing start-up.
Your role
You will manage our current research projects and be responsible to set up new research projects.
You will work in close cooperation with the founding team (CTO, Data Chief, CEO) and be in contact point with top-tier research institutes and universities.
You will be responsible for:
- Overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of research projects.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with research institutes, universities, and industry partners.
- Writing and reviewing high-quality research proposals, presentations, and deliverables.
- Identifying new research areas and proposing innovative projects.
- Developing and leading the research team.
What you bring to our team
- Senior experience in research project management, with experience in projects regarding batteries, energy storage, or energy management.
- A strong network of contacts within the research community.
- Ability to deliver top-quality deliverables on time and within budget.
- Proficiency in writing and reviewing technical documents.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
If you have some (or all) of the following, you've got a clear advantage
- A PhD in a relevant field such as batteries, energy Management, or a similar discipline.
- Familiarity with programming and data analysis in python .
What we offer you
An incredibly interesting and varying job in a dynamic and fast-growing cleantech start-up. We offer the opportunity to create innovative products and have a real impact, create world-class innovations and become a driving force in the transition to a sustainable energy system.
We also offer:
- An attractive salary package.
- A nice office at an accessible location in Mechelen.
- Flexible working hours with hybrid working, ideally 2-3 days the office and 2-3 days to work flexibly.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment with huge learning and career development possibilities in a fast-growing start-up.
Why choose Octave
Octave, founded in April 2020, is a Belgian cleantech company specializing in battery energy storage and energy management services for businesses. Octave has already sold more than 90 MWh of battery energy storage capacity and manages the largest fleet of behind-the-meter batteries in Belgium. In addition to the support of several private funds, we are also supported by Imec and the European Commission's EIC Accelerator Fund. Our project pipeline includes several large and exciting projects in the field of technology and sustainability.
How to apply
Are you interested in the position of Research Manager? Send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@octave.energy today. We will contact you as soon as possible.
Open Application
Octave believes in creativity, sustainability and entrepreneurship.
We're always looking for passionate people to join us on our journey. Open to a new challenge in a cleantech scale-up, but don’t see a vacancy that fits you? Feel free to send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@octave.energy.
We’d love to hear from you!