
We are looking for a strategic, entrepreneurial, and results-driven Business Development Director – Transmission & Distribution Technology who will lead and accelerate our growth ambitions across the German-speaking Power Grids market while supporting the energy transition.
Within DNV, business development activities are centralized within the Sales Management function, while project execution and technical delivery are organized through specialized teams located across Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden.
Germany is at the center of Europe's energy transition. The rapid growth of renewable generation, electrification, industrial decarbonization, and increasing grid congestion demand unprecedented investment in transmission and distribution infrastructure. Expanding and modernizing the power grid has become one of the most critical challenges of the Energiewende.
At DNV, we help utilities, system operators, investors, developers and industrial customers navigate this transformation through world-class technical expertise, independent advisory services and innovative solutions.
To strengthen our position in one of Europe's most important energy markets, we are looking for an experienced Business Development Director who will lead our commercial growth strategy for Transmission & Distribution Technology across Germany and the wider DACH region.
This is a highly visible, strategic commercial leadership role at the forefront of the energy transition.
You will be responsible for shaping market strategy, developing executive-level customer relationships, identifying emerging opportunities, and driving sustainable growth across DNV's Transmission & Distribution business.
Working closely with engineering specialists, consultants and Power Grids leadership, you will help define how DNV supports the expansion and modernization of electricity infrastructure throughout Germany.
The Sales Management function serves as the commercial engine of DNV's Power Grids business.
The team consists of senior market leaders who define strategic market priorities, identify emerging opportunities, influence industry developments and drive profitable growth across Northern Europe.
Working alongside Key Account Managers, consultants and technical experts, the team ensures that customer needs, market developments and service innovation remain strongly connected.
Each Business Development Director leads a specific strategic focus area. In this role, your focus will be Transmission & Distribution Technology for Grid Expansion.
Build Executive-Level Relationships.
Drive Strategic Business Growth.
Work closely with experts in, Power Equipment, Overhead Line, Cable Systems, Power System Planning, and Grid Expansion Advisory
The office location is Dresden, Germany.
Joining DNV means becoming part of an organization that is actively shaping the future of energy systems worldwide.
You will enjoy:
Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on how Germany's electricity infrastructure evolves for decades to come.
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
You bring extensive knowledge of the German Transmission & Distribution sector and its evolving challenges, including:
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