Managing Director - Distributed Generation (m/w/d)

Join EDP Renewables as Managing Director for Distributed Generation in Brussels, Belgium. Drive sales growth and market expansion for B2B photovoltaic solutions. Oversee operations, ensuring alignment with EDP's strategy while building relationships with key stakeholders. Enjoy a dynamic role in a leading renewable energy company. Become the Managing Director of Distributed Generation at EDP Renewables in Brussels, Belgium. This role involves developing and executing a business strategy to enhance sales and market presence for B2B photovoltaic solutions. You will oversee operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead diverse teams to deliver high-quality projects. Build strategic relationships within the Belgian energy sector and promote EDP's commitment to sustainability and innovation.

EDP Renewables Brussels, Belgium On-site Full Time UTC+01:00

EDP Renewables

Company Overview

Name

EDP Renewables

Headquarters

Madrid, Spain

Year Founded

2007

Business Model

Sector

Renewable Energy

Core Activities

Development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects, primarily in wind and solar energy.

Revenue Streams

Energy sales, power purchase agreements, and renewable energy certificates.

Locations & Geography

Global Presence

EDP Renewables operates in several countries including Spain, Portugal, the United States, Brazil, and France.

Company Culture

Mission & Values

Their mission is to lead the transition to a sustainable energy model, promoting the use of renewable energy sources.

Work Environment

They foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages employee engagement and sustainability.

Employee Development

EDP Renewables invests in employee training and development programs to enhance skills and career growth.

Activities & Projects

Current Projects

They are currently involved in multiple wind and solar projects across Europe and the Americas, including the construction of new wind farms in the U.S.

Innovations

EDP Renewables is focused on integrating advanced technologies in their renewable energy projects to improve efficiency and sustainability.

Sustainability Practices

They implement best practices in environmental management and sustainability across all their operations.

Career Opportunities

Job Openings

Typical job openings at EDP Renewables include roles in engineering, project management, and operations.

Benefits & Perks

They offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

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Job Description

Develop and lead EDP's distributed generation business in Belgium, defining and executing a comprehensive business strategy to drive sales growth and market expansion for B2B photovoltaic and on-site generation solutions, across the Flemish, Walloon, and Brussels-Capital regions.

Oversee the overall operations of the distributed generation segment, ensuring alignment with EDP's European strategy and delivering operational, financial, and commercial excellence.

Build and maintain strategic relationships with key corporate clients, institutional partners, regulators, and stakeholders within the Belgian energy ecosystem.

Ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with federal and regional energy policies, subsidy schemes, and grid connection requirements.

Lead the commercial, technical, and operational teams, ensuring coordination, motivation, and performance to deliver projects on time, on budget, and with the highest quality standards.

Conduct market analysis and competitive intelligence, leveraging data and business insights to identify new business opportunities and anticipate customer needs in a fast-evolving energy transition context.

Collaborate closely with Group functions and European peers, ensuring consistency in EDP's go-to-market approach and synergies across the region.
Promote EDP's values and culture of sustainability, innovation, and ethical business practices in all operations.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 10 years of experience in business development, commercial leadership, or operations management in the renewable energy sector, preferably in photovoltaic or distributed energy systems.
Proven track record in managing and scaling business operations in a complex, multi-regional market.
Strong understanding of the Belgian photovoltaic market, including regulatory frameworks (CWaPE, VREG, BRUGEL), permitting processes, and regional incentive mechanisms.
Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
Experience in leading multicultural and multilingual teams.
Fluency in English and one of the national languages (French or Dutch) is required; knowledge of the second national language is a strong asset.