Business Development Manager

Are you passionate about making a real impact on our planet? Sunrock is on a mission to harness solar energy for a brighter, cleaner future!

About Sunrock ️

At Sunrock, we believe in a future powered by clean energy. Our mission? Driving the energy transition forward with smart, sustainable solutions.

With offices in the Netherlands, Germany, and France, we’re experts in large-scale solar roof installations and innovators in energy management, advanced battery storage, and our own energy trading platform.

Our team of bright, entrepreneurial minds works hand-in-hand with clients, partners, and colleagues in full transparency — because openness and trust are part of our mindset and philosophy. That’s how we build long-term partnerships and deliver solutions that make properties future-proof and sustainable, while meeting ambitious ESG goals.

Join us and help shape the next chapter of clean energy!

About the role

As a Business Development Manager at Sunrock, you focus on building long-term partnerships that help reshape France industrial and real estate landscape. You’re the dealmaker, the connector, the “business architect” for our ambitious French team. As our proactive and strategic Business Development Manager, you’ll identify and secure new opportunities across commercial and industrial sectors, delivering tailored energy solutions that make a real impact. From first contact to signed commitment, you’ll own the process and ensure a smooth handover to our Project Development team.

Your success will come from building authentic connections, founded on trust, empathy, and shared ambition. This is a role for someone who thrives in motion. You'll help make Sunrock more visible and in the German market, not just as a solar provider, but as a trusted, values-led clean energy partner.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to take initiative, build strong relationships, and grow in a small team that shines bright like a diamond and radiates solar power.

What You’ll Do

• Manage an active pipeline – Identify, develop, and track opportunities across commercial, industrial, and retail sectors.
• Develop tailored energy solutions – Understand client needs by delivering integrated energy solutions, including rooftop PV, batteries, and carports, aligned with client ambitions and local energy needs.
• Win new business – Build relationships, actively network, and act as the face of Sunrock to win new clients in a competitive market.
• Foster client relationships – Maintain multiple opportunities simultaneously, collaborating closely with Product Leads, Project Developers and Marketing.
• Seamless client handover – Ensure smooth transition of projects to Project Development once projects are secured.
• Project control & oversight – Support planning and tracking in the early phases of development projects to keep them aligned with Sunrock’s standards.
• Stakeholder management – Engage internal and external stakeholders to facilitate project execution and success.
• Enhance Sunrock’s offerings & upsell – Use market insights and client feedback to refine offerings and identify upsell opportunities within Sunrock’s portfolio.
• Customer Satisfaction - Proactively address client feedback and ensure a high level of satisfaction and service.
• Market intelligence - Utilize market intelligence and tools (e.g., RCA) to drive lead generation and pipeline development.
• Cross Functional - Collaborate cross-functionally to stay up to date on all service lines within Sunrock.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Real Estate, Energy, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in complex business development, with a proven track record of closing deals.
• Knowledge of the energy sector, preferably in Commercial & Industrial and solar solutions.
• Strong commercial skills and ability to translate technical and financial insights into client-focused solutions.
• Talent for networking and representing the company at events, building community engagement.
• Excellent communication skills and a structured, independent way of working.
• Talent is great. Energy is essential. A friendly, collaborative vibe is key !
• Proficiency in French and English (spoken and written).

What's in it for you?

At Sunrock, work is not just about making a difference in the world - it's also about having fun and enjoying your job! Join our team and benefit from:

✨ Make a Meaningful Impact: Be part of an enterprising and innovative company driving the energy transition forward.

Join Our Vibrant Team: Thrive in a dynamic, fast-growing organization surrounded by passionate and driven colleagues.

Your Ideas Matter: We value your creativity and offer ample space for your own ideas and personal development.

Flexible Work Options: Embrace hybrid working (3 days at the office), allowing you to be productive from the comfort of your home or in our Parisian office.

️ Time Off: Rest, recharge, and maintain a healthy work-life balance with flexible time off arrangements and 25 paid vacation days + RTT

️ Caring for You: Your health matters! We provide lunch vouchers worth €13.80, enjoy sports activities together, and are always open to improvements in this area.

Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary and participation in our bonus plan.
Commuter Perks: Travel conveniently with a mobility allowance that can cover public transport or other eco-friendly commuting options.

Celebrating Together: Work hard and have loads of fun! Join us for annual events, drinks, and other (international) gatherings.

Ready to be unstoppable?

Apply now and become part of a brighter tomorrow.

Hiring Process

• Application Deadline: 15 January 2026
• Intro call
• First Interview Round
• Second Interview Round
• Final Decision