Business Development Manager

Founded in 1948, Karadeniz Holding is a visionary industry leader that focuses on innovation while supporting growth with an emphasis on economic and environmental sustainability in a wide range of industries, primarily energy and shipbuilding. Operating in more than 20 countries with more than 3.000 employees from 30 different nationalities and having an installed capacity of more than 8,000 MW, the Group generates reliable and clean electricity on 4 continents with its fleet of 45 Powerships™ and 11 LNG vessels provides employment for more than 10 thousand people worldwide. Karadeniz Holding manages the Powership™ fleet under its international brand Karpowership, meets 10%-100% of the electricity needs of the countries it operates in Europe, Africa, America and Asia. With its high-capacity energy solutions, including Powership™, land-based plants and floating LNG infrastructure, Karpowership assists countries and companies in their energy transition processes. We are looking for a “ Business Development Manager ” to be assigned to our ''Commercial Operations'' department located in İstanbul HQ. WHAT DO WE EXPECT? Engineering, Business Administration or Economics graduate, preferably a master’s degree in the same disciplines or an MBA, At least 8 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in the energy sector, Experienced in the commercial management of international investment projects in the energy sector, preferably in the field of renewable energy, and has sectoral knowledge and experience, Having financial understanding and business mindset, Familiar with bidding processes and international standards, Experience in project development, planning and organization; have proposal-formation, problem-solving and decision-making skills, High level of communication, negotiation and representation skills, capable of carrying out internal and external multilateral communication, Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in French is a plus, Very good command of MS Office applications, Capable of analytical thinking, research and analysis competencies, Excellent reporting and presentation skills, Developed organization and coordination skills, results-oriented, Results driven and delivery focused, International work experience would be an asset, No restriction for travelling abroad. WHAT AWAITS YOU? Monitor and analyze energy market, economic, political, regulatory, and competitive developments in target countries and regions, and provide insights to support business development and investment decisions, Identify and evaluate new investment and business development opportunities in line with Karpowership’s strategic objectives, Coordinate technical, financial, commercial, and legal pre-feasibility studies and develop decision-support analyses, including IRR, NPV, payback period, and LCOE, Assess market potential, political and foreign exchange risks, regulatory barriers, fuel supply chains, port infrastructure, and grid connection requirements, Lead and coordinate international and local tender processes, including proposal preparation, pricing, commercial terms, and required technical and financial inputs, Coordinate customer negotiations and support the preparation and negotiation of commercial agreements, including PPA, TCPA, BBC + O&M, and ESSA, Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, local partners, consultants, representatives, and other key stakeholders, Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Engineering, Legal, Operations, and other relevant teams throughout business development and project implementation processes, Monitor market, competitor, and industry trends and prepare reports and presentations for senior management, Support data-driven business development activities through the effective use of digital tools, databases, and market intelligence, Lead and develop the business development team by setting objectives, monitoring performance, and ensuring effective resource management. WHAT DO WE OFFER? Hybrid working opportunity, One day off on your birthday, Comprehensive Private Health Insurance, Professional and personal training & development opportunities, Exclusive discounts and campaigns for employees. In line with our "One World" philosophy, we are adding success to our achievements with our colleagues, candidates, and all stakeholders. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, language or gender and we crown our success with our diversity. In accordance with the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data, please review the Personal Data Protection Notice for detailed information regarding the processing of your personal data.