Business Development Lead – Energy Storage for Maritime Infrastructure Segment

Are you ready to drive the decarbonisation of the maritime infrastructure sector? Join

Kemiwatt , a pioneer in sustainable, long-duration energy storage, and be the catalyst for their expansion into the critical liquid storage and terminal sector. We are leading the search for an ambitious and entrepreneurial

Business Developer

to secure Kemiwatt’s first major projects in the Netherlands and surrounding markets.

Position: Permanent

Location: Netherlands (Flexible Base)

About Kemiwatt: The Future of Sustainable Storage Headquartered in Rennes, France, Kemiwatt is revolutionizing large-scale energy storage with their innovative, sustainable Organic Flow Batteries.

Their water-based technology offers

long-duration storage

using no critical raw materials, making it a breakthrough solution for

industrial and port infrastructures looking to decarbonise . They are already partnered with major European and international players and now backed by strategic investor and industry leader Stolt-Nielsen, and we need your expertise to establish their footprint in Northern Europe.

Your Mission: Secure Kemiwatt’s First Major Deals As the Business Developer for this strategic segment, you will be solely responsible for building Kemiwatt’s commercial presence within the liquid storage and terminal industry ("tank storage" operators).

Your core objective is clear:

Secure the first

2–3 pilot or commercial projects

with leading storage operators in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

Prospecting:

Identify and engage key decision-makers across liquid bulk storage, port infrastructure, and energy companies.

Relationship Building:

Forge strong, trust-based relationships with technical, operational, and executive-level contacts.

Deal Closing:

Structure compelling commercial proposals and negotiate contracts in close collaboration with Kemiwatt’s management and technical teams.

Representation:

Act as the face of Kemiwatt at industry events, trade fairs, and networking platforms.

Strategy:

Contribute essential market insights to define and refine our go-to-market strategy.

What We Are Looking For We need a proven B2B sales leader with deep industry knowledge and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Essential Profile:

Education:

Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum

7–10 years

of B2B sales or business development experience in the

storage/logistics, energy, or industrial sectors.

Track Record:

Proven success developing partnerships and closing complex deals with industrial clients.

Knowledge:

Strong understanding of the

energy transition, energy storage, or industrial infrastructure markets.

Skills:

Excellent communication, negotiation, and contract structuring abilities.

Languages:

Fluent Dutch & English

is required. German is a significant plus.

Mindset:

Highly

autonomous , self-motivated, and driven by tangible business results.

✨ Why Join Kemiwatt? This is more than a job; it’s a chance to make a profound impact on the clean energy transition.

Pioneer Role:

Join a company at the cutting edge of

sustainable, non-critical raw material

energy storage.

High Impact:

Take a leading role in opening a strategic,

high-potential market segment

(tank storage). Your mission is to sign Kemiwatt’s first major projects in Northern Europe.

Team:

Work alongside a highly experienced and passionate international team.

Ready to lead our growth in Northern Europe? Apply today!

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