Upstream Power Sales Manager / Originator

About the role

Job Ref: 23

North Rhine\-Westphalia, Germany Renewable Energy Permanent **Upstream Power Sales Manager / Originator – Renewables – Germany (flexible locations) \+ competitive compensation \& progression to executive management) \+ competitive compensation \& progression to executive management**

Are you a driven sales professional with a deep network in the renewable energy landscape? Do you thrive on building strategic, high\-value partnerships with power producers?

My client is a leading European energy marketer continuing the expansion of its footprint across international energy markets. They are looking for a dynamic Upstream BD Manager / Sales / Originator to join their high\-performing team. In this critical role, you will be the bridge between renewable electricity producers and their commercial market operations, securing the vital upstream contracts that fuel portfolio growth.

**Your Mission:** As the driving force behind their upstream acquisition, you will pinpoint, approach, and close deals with independent power producers (IPPs) and utility\-scale renewable asset owners. Your success in securing generation capacity directly enables their regional market operations and energy optimization strategies.

**The Scope of the Role** You will serve as the primary commercial point of contact for independent power producers (IPPs) and utility\-scale asset owners across Germany.

* **Portfolio Growth:** Proactively identify and engage wind, solar, and other renewable electricity producers to secure upstream power supply contracts. * **Negotiation \& Structuring:** Lead end\-to\-end commercial negotiations \& structuring of sophisticated agreements. * **Market Alignment:** Work closely with the commercial and risk teams to ensure acquired volumes align seamlessly with portfolio strategies and market risk appetite. * **Product Creation:** Collaborate with cross\-functional teams and senior leadership to create and sell innovative products to the market. * **Relationship Management:** Cultivate and maintain long\-term, high\-trust relationships with asset owners, developers, and operators across the renewable sector. * **Market Presence:** Act as a trusted partner to asset owners, leveraging your industry expertise to position the business as the counterparty of choice.

**Your Profile**

* Proven success within upstream direct sales in the German energy market. * Exceptional networking and communication skills with a relentless drive to secure contracts and close deals. * Strong capability to negotiate \& close contracts. * Business fluency in German and English is required to effectively negotiate in the local market.

**Benefits of this role:**

* **Energetic Workplace:** Work in a fast\-paced, highly commercial environment alongside top performers in the energy sector. * **Autonomy:** The freedom to manage your pipeline and execute your regional strategy without bureaucratic delays. * **Compelling Compensation:** A robust base salary aligned with market standards, complemented by a transparent, performance\-driven bonus structure that mirrors the value you bring to the business. * **Career Progression:** This exciting environment provides lots of scope for vertical and lateral progression, with a company culture to help people to reach their personal goals.

If you are looking for a challenging role with prospects to match, make your application without delay.

For more information and a confidential career discussion please contact:

david.cottam@hunterphilips.com

##### **David Cottam**

Principal Recruitment Consultant

\+44 161 240 3358 david.cottam@hunterphilips.com