Business Development Manager - Japan

On behalf of a major renewable energy developer, WRS are looking for a Business Development Manager to work in Japan on a contract basis. This will be a 2 year contract with potnetial for extension, based in Tokyo, paying a monthly salary plus benefits.

This position will lead from strategy creation to on-site execution, especially for building new power source pipelines for Corporate PPA and VPP towards carbon neutrality.

Job Duties:

• Formulating sourcing strategies for new solar and wind power development projects
• Sourcing for the same projects (gathering information on suitable locations nationwide, initial planning)
• Leading early-stage development (origination) (obtaining permits from government agencies, forming local consensus)
• Building partnerships for power source expansion and managing development partners

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in renewable energy power source development at a team leader level
• Practical experience in early-stage development (origination)
• Fluency in Japanese & English
• Over 5 years of work experience in the renewable energy industry
• Experience in collaborating with external stakeholders (developers, financial institutions, EPC contractors, local governments, etc.)
• Experience in land acquisition and development for renewable energy-related businesses
• Work experience in power generation companies, general trading companies, real estate companies, or renewable energy EPC

If you are interested, please apply