Head of Business Development

Role Overview

• As Head of Business Development (m/f/d) you take on a central strategic role and actively shape the future of energy supply: you develop strategies to leverage the opportunities of the energy transition, build new business models and secure the long-term success of the company.
• You work closely with the Executive Board & management, internal departments and external partners and are responsible for the successful delivery of key projects in the context of transformation, digitalization and sustainability.
• Your division acts as the organization’s strategic think tank: you further develop the strategic direction of the Business Development area in the context of the energy transition and set clear priorities for growth, sustainability and innovation.
• You conduct environmental and market analyses, identify market potential, trends and new business opportunities and translate these into concrete initiatives.
• You analyze internal processes, business models and structures and develop proposals for optimization.
• You also oversee the further development of existing business areas and ensure that innovations are effectively implemented in the operational units.
• You lead the central sales team for energy solutions and coordinate group-wide sales activities in a transparent, KPI-driven manner.
• You ensure that innovative products and services reach our customers.
• You build strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders within the company, across the group and in the external market environment and maintain a strong network.
• Together with your team you lead cross-divisional projects—from the initial idea to successful implementation.
• As a leader you identify talent and inspire, challenge and develop the 14 highly motivated employees in your area.

Requirements

• You hold a university degree, have many years of professional and leadership experience and are fluent in German and English.
• You have extensive experience in strategy, corporate and business development as well as in managing complex, cross-company projects.
• In addition, you bring deep knowledge of the energy sector—especially grid operations and competitive sales, smart grids, energy solutions and decentralized energy systems.
• You possess strong analytical skills and can present complex relationships in a clear and understandable way.
• Your hands-on mentality and your confident, reliable manner form the basis for your ability to build and leverage networks.
• Demonstrating customer orientation, showing passion and inspiring others are priorities for you.
• You are curious, committed to continuous learning and constantly developing yourself.

Benefits

• Proven high employee satisfaction: Certified TOP Employer 2024, 2025 and 2026 (Kununu score 4.5/5 stars & 97% employee satisfaction).
• Flexible arrangements for a balanced work–life fit, e.g. flexible working hours, home office and sabbatical.
• A broad range of training and development opportunities such as seminars, workshops and talent programmes.
• Secure employment with attractive compensation and numerous additional benefits, including health services and company pension scheme.
• A strong network: as part of the E.ON Group we promote collaboration across company boundaries and offer diverse perspectives.