Business Development Assistant

Beschrijving

• Type of Employment: 3-Month Contract with a Possibility for an extension - 36 hours per week
• Please submit CVs in both Dutch and English

ResponsibilitiesThe duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are by no Means limited to the following:

• Translation (Dutch-English or vice versa) or (amongst others) government regulatory documents, legal documents, SPG website pages and marketing collateral, news reports

• Support Business Development Manager and SPG business development efforts Throughout the sales cycle

• Support business expansion in the Netherlands and futures markets as applicable

• Generate leads for land leases in support of developing a pipeline of utility-scale ground mount solar projects

• Qualify leads based on preliminary property assessments using Google Earth, planning resources, etc.

• Scope to meet with land owners and negotiate / sign land lease option agreements

• Manage and report sales activity daily, weekly and monthly summarize

• Phone and email outreach to leads for qualification and follow up

• Research and identify potential new solar markets and keep updated on policy shifts in active markets

• Manage and update Salesforce records for opportunities, accounts and contacts
• 
  Develop and manage progress reports in Salesforce.com

Requirements
While no prior knowledge of the solar industry is Necessary, the following qualifications / competencies are required / Desirable:

• Bachelor's degree in progress or attained in last 3 years (Business, Legal or Environmental background Desirable).
• Prior business development / sales experience Desirable
• Prior experience handling / negotiating legal contracts Desirable
• Fluency in Dutch and English essential
• Flawless communication skills both oral and written
• Entrepreneurial SPIRIT highly motivated by success and hitting targets
• Adaptability and flexibility to work remotely and travel occasionally Whilst Ensuring deadlines are measured
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a
  global team, remaining organized / managing own workload
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously and independently
• Creative thinker who takes initiative and has a positive attitude, as well as strong and resilient work ethic
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to diligently proof read and translate complex legal documents
• Strong MS Office skills - Mainly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with Salesforce.com and Google Earth / GIS Desirable
• Fluency in any third language an asset
• Valid passport essential, drivers license and access to a vehicle Desirable

Extra informatie

Status

Inactief

Opleidingsniveaus

Universiteit

Plaats

Amsterdam, Assen, Emmen, Groningen, Leeuwarden

Dienstverbanden

Tijdelijke fulltime baan