Senior Business Development Manager

Location: Via Milano

Work Location:

Fully remote (Italy)

Reports to:

Global Business Development Director   Language Requirements:  English plus one regional language (Spanish or Italian) Our Client  A green-tech company developing and manufacturing smart electrification products that simplify adoption of electric technology and optimise power grid efficiency. The organisation emphasises advanced technology and a collaborative, performance-driven culture:
Dare, Care, Deliver  

Role Overview  In this role, you will lead the commercial market entry and early-stage growth across Spain, Italy, and Portugal. Identify high-value opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and execute the go-to-market strategy for the region. This is a foundational role, responsible for establishing the commercial groundwork to enable scale and long-term success.  

Key Responsibilities And Activities Include  Regional Go-to-Market & Strategy  Plan and execute market entry for Spain, Italy, and Portugal  Define target customers, pricing, sales channels, and partner networks  Turn local market insights into practical actions for Sales, Marketing, and Product teams  Business Development & Sales  Build and manage a strong B2B pipeline  Identify, negotiate, and close deals with distributors, installers, utilities, fleets, and mobility partners  Secure early customers and strategic partnerships to drive market adoption  Market Research & Insights  Track market trends, competitors, and regulations in the region  Provide actionable insights to guide regional and global strategy  Collaboration & Leadership  Work closely with internal teams to coordinate market activities  Represent the company in industry events and partner meetings  Prepare for future team growth as the region scales  Ideal Candidate Profile  Minimum of 5 years in B2B sales, business development, or channel roles in hardware, systems, or technology solutions.

Focus on commercial markets, not B2C  Experience in EV charging is preferred, or in adjacent industries such as renewables, solar, or energy management  Experience in building a business, client base, or market from scratch  Demonstrated ability to generate revenue and develop a sales pipeline from zero  Clear track record showing how opportunities were identified, pursued, and closed  Experience in B2B sales to distributors, installers, utilities, mobility providers, and commercial or industrial clients  Fluent in English and at least one regional language (Spanish or Italian) Why Join?

Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives  Chance to transition to grow into a Regional Sales Director role  Opportunity to shape the company’s expansion across Southern Europe  Join a leading manufacturer with a strong B2B focus  Be part of the fast-growing EV industry and contribute to the electrification of transportation  INTERESTED? We are committed to submitting suitable candidates for this vacancy to our client ASAP for more information, contact   Glane Raquidan  at PER Recruitment  or send your CV to