Director - Strategic Accounts & Business Development
Job description
We are seeking a senior commercial leader to drive strategic accounts and business development across the global energy transition sector. This role focuses on high-value customer engagement, deal origination, and strategic account growth across key international markets, including Southeast Asia, India, and the Middle East. You will act as the key commercial interface between customers and internal teams, ensuring alignment from early-stage opportunity development through to contract execution and project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and grow strategic relationships with utilities, IPPs, developers, EPCs, and energy investors
Originate and develop new project opportunities across utility-scale and industrial energy transition projects, which may include renewable power/energy storage/hydrogen/hybrid energy systems
Lead account growth strategies across SEA, India, and the Middle East in collaboration with regional teams
Drive commercial negotiations, bids, pricing, and contract execution for major projects
Work closely with technical and product teams to develop integrated energy solutions tailored to customer requirements
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of large-scale energy transition projects
Provide market intelligence, customer insights, and competitive feedback to internal leadership teams
Experience & Background
10+ years of experience in business development, strategic accounts, commercial, or sales roles within energy or industrial sectors
Experience in one or more of the following areas: BESS / Renewable Energy / Green Hydrogen / Power-to-X / Utilities, IPPs, EPC, or grid infrastructure
Proven track record in complex, project-based sales and long-cycle deal environments
Strong international experience across multiple markets preferred
Established network across the energy transition ecosystem is an advantage
Willing to be stationed in one of the key markets (SEA, India, or the Middle East), depending on business needs
Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required
What We’re Looking For
Strong commercial acumen and deal execution capability
Ability to engage and influence senior-level stakeholders
Proven ability to originate and close large-scale projects
Strong relationship builder across cultures and regions
Entrepreneurial, self-driven, and results-oriented mindset
Willingness to travel internationally as required