Business Development Manager – AustraliaLocation: Melbourne, AustraliaAbout FluenceFluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services and digital applications for renewables and storage. With a presence in 30 global markets, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ platform, which delivers AI-enabled digital applications for managing and optimizing storage and renewables. The company is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.Our Culture and ValuesWe are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.We are LeadingFluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.We are ResponsibleFluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.We are AgileWe achieve our goals and meet our customer's needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.We are FunWe value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.ABOUT THE POSITION:Capture customer commercial, technical and application requirements, as well as problem(s) to be solved, in existing and new market segments.Drive Business Development activities and campaigns in order to feed appropriate projects into the early works and sales phase.Negotiate commercial and technical aspects of customer/supplier contract(s).Capture customer commercial, technical and application requirements, as well as problem(s) to be solved, to help define the customer's solution.What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence?Share our belief of how our work improves lives by lowering the cost of electricity, increasing electric reliability and resiliency, and creating a cleaner, more sustainable grid.A Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance, Energy Policy or otherwise appropriate.Experience in the energy industry and strong understanding of market fundamentals driving broad investment decisions in the sector.Experience building and maintaining analytic models (optional).Desire to work collaboratively in an entrepreneurial environment.Ability to solve complex technical problems and communicate results; Strong presentation and interpersonal skills with ability to interface with a strong customer mindset.Ability to review contracts and technical requirements.Previous experience working with engineering firms is a plus.Knowledge of applicable local standards, codes and regulations in Australia (preferred).Willing and able to travel, domestically, up to 50% of the time and internationally from time to time.Strong business communication and negotiation skills.Comfortable with public speaking.Foreign language abilities seen as a bonus.APPLYFluence uses LinkedIn Talent Hub to manage our recruitment process. To be considered for this and all roles at the company, applicants must apply directly on LinkedIn here.Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.
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