Senior Business Development Manager

About Sunrock
At Sunrock, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer missions. Are you ready to advance your career and contribute to a sustainable future? As part of our fast-growing team in Germany, you’ll play a key role in accelerating the clean energy transition across Europe.

We believe in purpose over routine, people over hierarchy, and progress over comfort zones. Here, you won’t be watching from the sidelines, you’ll be leading from the front. Sunrock is a market leader in large-scale rooftop solar installations in the Netherlands, Germany, and France. But our ambitions go far beyond solar: we deliver integrated energy solutions, including energy management systems, advanced battery storage, and our own energy trading platform. In Germany, we’ve already secured over 250 MWp in project volume, focusing on commercial and logistics real estate. As we expand rapidly, we’re strengthening partnerships with key industry players, and we’re looking for passionate professionals to join us on this journey.

About the role

As a Senior Business Development Manager at Sunrock, the focus is on building long-term energy partnerships that reshape Germany’s industrial and real estate landscape. Acting as a strategic sparring partner to leading logistics developers, asset managers, and corporate sustainability teams, you’ll engage with people navigating big questions about climate goals, infrastructure transformation, and long-term energy security. Listening deeply, understanding business and operational realities, and offering pragmatic, future-ready solutions will make you a trusted voice. Success in this role comes from building authentic connections founded on trust, empathy, and shared ambition. Collaboration with our internal development, legal, and technical teams ensures seamless handovers and flawless execution, bridging commercial opportunities with operational excellence. This position calls for someone who enjoys being in motion and making an impact. By doing so, you’ll help position Sunrock as a visible and respected player in the German market, not just as a solar provider, but as a values-led clean energy partner.

What You’ll Do

• Identify and manage a pipeline of business opportunities across logistics and industrial real estate.

• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with developers, investors, and other key stakeholders.

• Promote Sunrock’s brand and services to unlock new partnerships and full-service accounts.

• Understand client needs and develop tailored clean energy solutions, from solar to storage.

• Ensure smooth client onboarding by coordinating handovers with internal Development teams.

• Lead regular meetings with both internal teams and clients to align expectations and update on progress.

• Proactively address client feedback and ensure a high level of satisfaction and service.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to stay up to date on all service lines within Sunrock.

• Utilize market intelligence and tools (e.g., RCA) to drive lead generation and pipeline development.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Real Estate, Energy, or a related field.

• 5+ years of relevant working experience in Germany, preferably in the commercial real estate sector.

• A proven track record in business development, with a strong client focus.

• Deep understanding of the commercial real estate landscape and decision-making processes.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to navigate complex, fast-moving markets.

• Excellent relationship building, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Fluent in German and English, both spoken and written.

• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.

What We Offer You:

🌟 A great and dynamic team that enjoys what they do.

💰 An attractive compensation and bonus system.

🎉 Regular team events with the entire Sunrock family.

🏢 A modern, flexible work environment in Dusseldorf and Hamburg (including hybrid options).

🚗 DeutschlandTicket and/or Bahncard.

🏡 Home office possible when there are no urgent matters at the office.

🌴 30 vacation days.

🎁 Several benefits, such as an Urban Sports Club membership, Corporate Benefits and additional allowances.

Ready to shape the future of clean energy in Europe?
Apply now and become part of a brighter tomorrow with Sunrock.