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 2,500 employees and having an installed capacity of more than 7,000 MW, the Group generates reliable and clean electricity on 4 continents with its fleet of 40 Powerships™ and 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 from a top tier university, 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 international standards and bidding processes,
• 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 and Arabic as a second language,
• 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?

• Follow the sector trends in global markets and to support business development activities related to potential overseas projects in line with company policies,
• Carry out necessary analyses about the projects and develop implementation proposals,
• Engage in new investment activities, conduct project feasibility and valuation studies and ensure implementation of plans,
• Conduct competitor analyses related to the company's business activities and to direct company strategies depending on the possible plans of the competitors,
• Take part in bid and contract processes,
• Conduct and coordinate internal and external communication for the projects for which he/she is responsible,
• Doing feasibility studies and/or researches about the proposals which will be offered to customers, tenders or Powership investments,
• Doing preliminary studies about Powership tenders, offers and business development processes and supporting sales team,
• Identifying new business development opportunities and growth initiatives while thoroughly assessing macro and sector specific developments,
• Building relationships with the project stakeholders and become solution partner for their business needs,
• Coordinating external advisors as well as a variety of internal teams during business development effort.

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.

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