International Storage & Solar Developer

Within its grow strategy, Corsica Sole is expanding its activities in several European countries, with focus on the development of new energy storage projects, activity in which Corsica Sole is a real pioneer in the market, as well as new solar energy projects.

The International Development division was recently established with mission to grow and manage the development activities of Corsica Sole in these new countries, through organic growth, project acquisitions and/or joint venture agreements. The International Development division is organized as a small multidisciplinary team in Paris and several local development teams in the countries under its responsibility. The International Developer will work closely with the Head of International Development.

The International Development team already has Belgium and the Baltics area under its responsibility, and should be integrating other countries in 2025 and over the coming years.

Role :

• Perform and maintain, for the countries under responsibility, market/regulatory intelligence, competition analysis, in coordination with local teams. Understand market mechanisms (energy & capacity) and contribute to develop a suitable strategic vision for solar and storage projects in the countries under responsibility;
• Monitor and execute of the development of the projects in the countries under responsibility, either through local team in place or to be hired, or with the support of local service providers. Including matters related to land rights, construction permits, connection permits, and other authorizations and requirements;
• Organize and proactively contribute to the key processes in which the company could participate in the countries under responsibility, such as tender processes, acquisition & joint venture processes, including project due diligence, company due diligence, valuation, tender strategy definition and execution, investment approvals;
• Contribute to preparation of management presentations on strategic visions and decision making;
• Work proactively with internal teams of Corsica Sole as well as with external advisors and service providers (legal, technical, financial etc).
• Knowledge and experience in business and project development in the energy sector, ideally in relation to storage projects or renewable energy projects.
• Ability to understand and navigate in complex financial models and revenue forecasts.
• Entrepreneurial spirit & 360° vision: Ability to understand and manage projects and processes from all their point of view (technical, financial/business, legal, etc);
• Interpersonal skills & team spirit: ability to create and build-up relationships with key stakeholders, internally with the shareholders’ teams, and externally with service providers;
• Ability to manage several complex projects in parallel;
• Efficient communication: abilities in conveying information clearly, consistently, and persuasively to various stakeholders;

Education and professional background:

• 5+ years of professional experience in business development in the renewable energy sector, ideally with significant experience in storage energy systems.
• Higher education, preferably an Engineering degree with appetite for business matters, or alternatively Business degree with appetite for energy projects and electricity markets.

Languages:

• French fluent;
• Other European languages would be an awesome yet not required plus.

Travels: Travels may be required (Baltic countries, Belgium, other European countries).