BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) Business Development Manager Location: Dublin(Onsite / Customer-facing) Salary: Up to €120,000 base OTE €170,000 eir business talent is proud to be partnering with a worldclass global technology organisation on a critical, multi-hire strategic project in the Irish market.
This high -impact programme spans a number of business-critical domains, including enterprise and carrier sales, strategic account management, IP and wireless network solutions, and next- -generation renewables technologies such as solar and battery storage.
This role outlined below is part of this strategic hiring project.
Role Overview A leading global energy technology provider is seeking a commercially focused BESS Business Development Manager to join a multidisciplinary team covering grid, product (renewables and sustainability), and policy (regulatory engagement).
This is a senior, revenue-driven position focused on monetising Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and growing market share across utility and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) customers in Ireland.
The role focuses on helping customers understand how to invest in battery storage and generate revenue by selling energy back into the grid, using advanced data, market insight, and internal expertise.
Key Objectives Monetise Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Enable customers to generate returns from battery investments Increase market share with existing customers Win new customers across electricity, balancing, and capacity markets Position battery solutions as trusted, bankable assets Key Responsibilities BESS Commercial & Financial Leadership Own the commercialisation and monetisation of BESS solutions Clearly articulate investment models and revenue streams for battery assets Translate technical, grid, and policy inputs into clear financial value propositions Support customers in optimising returns from balancing markets, capacity markets, and energy arbitrage Business Development & Sales Lead new business development for BESS across Ireland Grow and deepen relationships with existing customers Manage and close complex, high-value sales cycles Develop opportunities across utility-scale and C&I battery projects, including solar co-location Customer & Market Engagement Sell directly into utility and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) customers Engage with aggregators and market participants to enable grid participation Build trusted relationships with major energy providers and investors Market Context The battery storage market is at an early but rapidly accelerating stage, with limited commercial capacity today and significant growth forecast over the coming years.
This role offers the opportunity to shape market strategy and capture substantial value as capacity scales.
Candidate Profile Essential Experience Proven sales and business development background within BESS or energy storage Strong experience commercialising battery energy storage solutions Understanding of electricity, balancing, and capacity markets Experience selling into utilities and/or Commercial & Industrial customers Track record of closing large, complex deals Desirable Experience Experience working with aggregators or energy trading models Exposure to solar plus battery co-located projects Strong knowledge of the Irish energy market and regulatory environment Key Attributes Strategic and commercially focused Strong financial and ROI storytelling capability Excellent senior stakeholder and customer relationship skills Able to operate autonomously in a fast-growing market Benefits Performance-related bonus Car allowance 25 Days Annual leave entitlement Excellent Pension Contribution Private medical insurance Life assurance Additional Requirement: All applicants must hold a valid EU passport or Stamp 4 visa to be considered.
For more information please apply here or contact Michael Mooney / michael(dot) Ref: EBT7737 Candidates must be eligible to work full time and long term in the location specified or currently hold a valid appropriate long term work Visa to apply.
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