ENERCON has been one of the technology leaders in the wind power sector for 40 years. As the first manufacturer of wind turbines, the company used a gearless drive concept that is a characteristic of all ENERCON wind turbines. ENERCON is also at the forefront in other areas, such as rotor blade design, control technology, grid connection technology, and with its wide range of technological new developments, proves its innovative strength time and again.

Head of Market Strategy and Business Development (m/f/d)

Innovative ideas are the hallmark of our successes and move us on. We are passionate about realizing wind energy projects across the globe and meeting tomorrow's energy technology challenges. You and your engagement can make a contribution to shape the future of renewable energies.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our Business Unit Wind. This role is pivotal in shaping and executing ENERCON’s market approach, driving country-level growth strategies, and ensuring operational excellence across regions. As a strong communicator, you are capable of engaging with senior leadership and presenting strategic insights to the board.

This position can be filled anywhere in Europe with an ENERCON office. 

Your Tasks

• Strategic Governance & Project Leadership: Govern and steer strategic initiatives within the Business Unit and ensure alignment with corporate transformation goals as well as preparing and presenting strategic updates and recommendations to the board and upper management
• Market Strategy & Execution: Develop, roll out and execute strategies for individual countries, including practical entry and expansion guides to drive revenue growth, and monitor measurable impact. Leading go-to-market activities to identify new business opportunities belongs as well to your responsibilities
• Strategic Product & Market Enablement: Shape product and portfolio direction in line with market requirements and drive supply chain optimization to enhance regional competitiveness and cost efficiency
• Operational Excellence: Define and track operational milestones and KPIs (on-time, on-cost, on-quality) and align regional organizational structures with market strategy to increase efficiency and support scalable growth
• Customer Engagement: Participate in customer events and support ENERCON’s representation in external engagements

Your Qualifications

• Proven experience in market strategy, business development, or strategic project leadership in in the energy or wind industry
• Background in business or strategy consulting is a plus
• Experience in cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management
• Fluency in English and German; additional languages (e.g.Spanish, French) are an asset
• Strong analytical and planning skills with a track record of driving measurable business outcomes
• Excellent communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership and boards
• High level of empathy and emotional intelligence, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and foster collaboration

Your Benefits

• Possibility to work up to 95 % remote (remote work, country specific)
• Flexible working hours through appropriate working time models
• 30 days vacation per year (country specific)
• In- and external training opportunities through the ENERCON Academy
• Company health management and extensive health promotion including company fitness (Hansefit and JobRad) (country specific)
• Company pension scheme and private occupational disability insurance on special conditions as well as financial support for various forms of capital-forming benefits (country specific)
• Exciting and varied activities in the green growth sector of wind energy

Contact Details

Laura Notholt
LAURA.NOTHOLT@ENERCON.DE
+49 171 5281 181