Careers
Business Development Associate/Manager

Business Development Associate/Manager

Full-Time
Amsterdam (NL) or Milan (IT)

What You'll Do as Business Development Associate/Manager (based on experience):

- Perform targeted market, business, and regulatory analyses.

- Manage new business opportunities from origination to structuring to project maturity

- Track and analyse EU policies and regulations impacting renewables.

- Lead EU funding applications and financing initiatives.

- Engage directly with EU institutions, stakeholders, and investors.

- Represent Zhero at EU events and industry conferences.

- Prepare briefings, slide deck and reports for internal/external stakeholders.

- Identify, evaluate, and develop opportunities in renewables, and clean energy infrastructure.

- Collaborate internally to drive strategic business objectives.

- Craft compelling proposals tailored to stakeholder needs.

What we look for

Experience: 3–5 years in energy, renewables, regulatory or EU affairs related to energy. Backgrounds in industry, consulting, finance, or institutions welcome. Strong grasp of energy markets, regulation, and policy required.

Background: Degree in Business, EU/International Affairs, Finance, Engineering, or similar.

Skills & Mindset:

- Fast learner and resourceful thinker— you're proactive and comfortable exploring new ideas independently.

- Pragmatic and action-oriented — ou enjoy taking initiative and translating ideas into tangible outcomes.

- Detail-focused with ambition — you strive for excellence while thoughtfully balancing multiple priorities.

- Curious and entrepreneurial — you seek out opportunities and bring fresh ideas.

- Clear communicator and team player — you connect easily in diverse, international teams.

Language: Fluent in English (written and spoken) / Italian, Spanish and French a plus.

Work Eligibility: Authorized to work in the EU.