Interim Business Development Consultant

Project overview

For our client, we are looking for an experienced Business Development Consultant (m/f/d) for market validation of an innovative decarbonization solution for energy-intensive industries. The goal of the project is to identify potential industrial customers, gather market feedback, and build qualified business opportunities.

Client Details

Our client is a renowned company.

Job Description

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Offer

We offer an exciting interim mandate.

• Identification and prioritization of potential industrial companies with a recognizable need for decarbonization
• Building and qualifying a relevant lead pipeline
• Identification and approach of decision-makers at C-level and plant management level
• Conducting initial discussions and market validation interviews
• Determination of customer requirements, use cases, and market potentials
• Documentation of customer feedback, market requirements, and findings
• Preparation and execution of structured customer discussions
• Creation of management summaries and recommendations for action
• Support in the development of potential LoIs (Letter of Intent) or MoUs (Memorandum of Understanding)
• Several years of experience in business development, sales, or business development in an industrial environment
• Demonstrable experience in at least one of the following areas:
• Industrial Transformation
• Industrial Decarbonization
• Energy and Heat Strategies
• Market Validation / Customer Discovery
• Funding and Transformation Programs
• Experience in approaching decision-makers at management and C-level
• Strong network within energy-intensive industries is an advantage
• Ability to communicate complex technical and economic contexts understandably

Project details

• Start: 2026-10
• Remote: remote
• Location: Cologne, Deutschland, DE
• Languages: German