Job Title: Business Development Director - APAC
Location: Asia-Pacific Region (reporting to Singapore HQ)

About NextWave

NextWave Partners is the Recruitment Partner of choice within the Clean Energy, Sustainable Infrastructure, ESG, Impact Investment, Climate-Tech & Technology sectors. We are committed to supporting industries battling climate change towards a net-zero future and a sustainable economy.

Job Overview:
A leading service provider specializing in technical services, engineering, and compliance solutions for the wind and energy sector is seeking a Business Development Director. The role focuses on driving business growth, building strategic partnerships, and expanding market presence in the APAC region, with potential growth into the Americas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Development & Strategy: Identify, evaluate, and secure new opportunities in onshore and offshore wind energy markets. Develop go-to-market strategies and lead initiatives to enhance revenue and market share.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, industry stakeholders, and partners. Act as the primary point of contact for customer interactions and feedback.
• Market Research & Expansion: Analyze market trends, evaluate opportunities, and identify areas for business growth, including partnerships and joint ventures.
• Sales & Proposals: Lead sales efforts, respond to RFI/RFPs, and ensure alignment of proposals with company goals. Strategize and secure profitable agreements aligned with the company's objectives.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with internal teams, including marketing and operations, to ensure alignment on customer requirements and business development plans.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field
• Experience: 8-10 years in business development or sales within offshore wind, renewable energy, or maritime industries, ideally selling technical services or asset management solutions.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of wind turbine lifecycle stages, including pre-assembly, installation, commissioning, and operations & maintenance.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proven leadership and commercial acumen.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional planning, project management, and communication skills.
• Industry knowledge of offshore wind and related sectors is highly desirable.

Location & Travel:
The role is open to candidates across APAC and involves frequent travel to engage with clients, stakeholders, and project sites.

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving growth for a leading player in the renewable energy sector.