Business Development Specialist (renewable energy)

Date: Aug 28, 2025

Company: Zelestra

Zelestra

Location

Rome, Italy

About Us

Zelestra (formerly Solarpack) is a multinational platform fully focused on multi-technology renewables with a vertically integrated business model focused large-scale renewable projects in rapidly growing markets across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.

Headquartered in Spain, Zelestra has more than 1.000 employees worldwide and is backed by EQT, one of three largest funds in the world with $200B in assets.

At Zelestra we aim to be a solid and solvent company, capable of executing quality and valuable projects for the society and the environment.

Therefore, we maintain a firm commitment to contribute directly to the social development of the communities and markets in which we operate, not only through the creation of economic value, but also through the generation of quality employment and through the social projects we promote.

Mission

Reporting to the Origination Manager, you will be a member of the origination team, responsible for the identification and early development of renewable energy projects in Italy (solar, BESS; wind as a plus), from the initial assessment through internal investment approval and commercialization, ensuring alignment with company growth objectives as well as market trends and opportunities.

Responsibilities

Monitor the Italian renewable energy market, prepare proposals, presentations and reports for potential projects and partnerships, to achieve the company's growth objectives.
Maintain and contribute to expand network of industry contacts for project sourcing, conduct research on public/private platforms and databases to identify potential project opportunities.
Show ownership in coordinating the deal flow for transactions aimed at creating new partnerships and expanding/ optimizing our pipeline (e.g. manage data rooms, negotiations, relationship with partners).
Contribute to financial analysis and due diligence activities, to assess the viability and profitability of potential projects, partners and investments.
Prepare presentations, financial models, and business cases for internal approvals and investment committees.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including commercial developers, project developers, financial institutions and regulatory bodies, to promote and lead development initiatives.
Manage the development of assigned projects, providing support to Business Development Project Managers.
Ensure accurate documentation, timely reporting, and proactive follow-up on assigned tasks.

Job Requirements

Education

Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.

Experience

+4 years of experience in business development, financial analysis or related field in the renewable energy sector.

Technical Knowledge

Knowledge of the Italian renewable energy market.
Financial modeling, project valuation, and regulatory framework understanding.
Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with databases and sector platforms is a plus.
Native or very high level of Italian and high level of English (C1).

Soft Skills

Motivated, proactive, and disciplined professional with a high sense of ownership.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage multiple stakeholders.
Analytical mindset with a willingness to continuously learn and improve.

What we offer

Career opportunities and professional development in a growing multinational company with a team highly qualified.
Permanent contract.
Flexible compensation.
Full working day.
Hybrid work model based at the Rome office (Via XX Settembre, 4), with a combination of in-office and remote work as per company policy, remote work 2 days a week.

Zelestra celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a variety of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity...

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