The Business Development & Origination Associate will play a key role in expanding Yuso’s commercial footprint across Europe by securing new customers and developing markets for Renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) optimization contracts. This position requires proactive engagement with stakeholders and close collaboration with internal teams to deliver impactful energy solutions.
What You'll Do
- Identify, approach, and engage potential customers for renewable PPAs and BESS optimization services.
- Develop new markets and segments where Yuso can scale its commercial offering.
- Conduct market research to track policy developments, pricing trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospects, from initial outreach to contract negotiation.
- Prepare commercial offers, including quantitative analyses, revenue projections, and business cases.
- Present Yuso’s commercial and technical solutions to prospects, investors, and partners.
- Collaborate with internal teams (trading, analytics, legal, and technical teams) to tailor customer propositions.
- Support the improvement of internal tools and commercial processes to enhance customer engagement and efficiency.
- Report market intelligence, prospect activity, and commercial insights to management.
What We're Looking For
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Energy, or a related field.
- 2–3 years of experience in the energy sector (renewables, trading, flexibility services, grid operations, or energy market analysis).
- A strong interest in renewable energy, energy markets, and the energy transition.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- A commercial mindset with the ability to translate customer needs into compelling value propositions.
- Strong quantitative and analytical abilities; comfortable working with data, Excel models, and market information.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Fluent in English.
Nice to Have
- Additional European languages are a strong plus.
Technical Stack
- Excel models
- market information systems
Team & Environment
- Dynamic and young professionals
- Cross-functional collaboration with trading, analytics, legal, and technical teams
Benefits & Compensation
- Remote work option
- Work from YUSO offices in Waregem, Belgium
- One of the best equipped working environments for energy market activities
- Multimedia tools for remote collaboration
- Focus on employee well-being and team spirit
- Market competitive remuneration
- Health insurance
- Group insurance
- Meal vouchers
- IT-equipment supporting remote work
- Home-office compensation
- Mobile plan
- Variable compensation linked to team performance
Work Mode
- Hybrid role combining remote work and office presence in Waregem, Belgium
- Remote work available within Europe
Yuso is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
