Project Developer / Business Developer EV Charging - Western Balkan

7 Months ago • 5 Years +

Business Development

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a Project Developer/Business Developer to expand its Supercharger network in the Western Balkan region, based in Zagreb. Responsibilities include identifying and acquiring potential Supercharger locations, conducting site assessments, negotiating leases, developing regional strategies, facilitating project handovers to construction, monitoring tenders, and developing key accounts. The role requires strong negotiation, interpersonal, and analytical skills, along with experience in real estate, charging, or renewable energy. Extensive travel (3-4 days/week) is required.

Must Have:

5+ years commercial/business development experience
Real estate, charging, or renewable energy industry knowledge
Development process expertise (permitting, construction)
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft applications and CRM software
Fluency in English and Croatian
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

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What to Expect

With 50,000+ Superchargers, Tesla owns and operates the largest global, fast charging network in the world. Located on major routes near convenient amenities, Superchargers keep our customers charged when they are away from home.

As the expansion of our charging infrastructure continues to grow, we are now hiring a Project Developer to continue to develop the Supercharging network by finding and acquiring the best locations for our Superchargers in the Western Balkan Region. In your day-to-day activities you will work on market research, business analysis, development of new business propositions, prospecting potential site hosts, pitching our proposition, negotiating, and closing deals.

What You’ll Do

Identify and acquire potential Supercharging locations by connecting with site hosts and presenting our Supercharging proposition
Conduct preliminary assessments of potential locations, considering urbanistic status and power availability
Review lease contracts and manage negotiations to secure suitable locations.
Develop a robust strategy for the Supercharging network in the region (Western Balkan), ensuring an exceptional customer experience
Facilitate smooth handover of projects to the construction department, providing support until site commissioning
Monitor tenders in the charging industry and participate in offer proposals
Identify and develop key accounts for potential multi-site partnerships
Stay up-to-date of market conditions, business trends, and news relevant to the charging industry

What You’ll Bring

Minimum of 5 years of working experience in a commercial/business development role in real estate, charging or renewable energy industry
Knowledgeable in all facets of the development process, including permitting, contractor selection and construction implementation
Entrepreneurial and data-driven mindset with ability to find and act on opportunities
Ability to manage 15+ projects simultaneously and meet deadlines effectively.
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and familiarity with CRM software
Willingness to travel extensively on a regular basis (3-4 days per week on average including overnight stays)
A Valid Driver's License
Fluency in English and Croatian is necessary as English is the primarily language within the company