Public Policy and Business Development Manager, Southern Europe – Tesla Energy

2 Weeks ago • 5 Years + • Business Development • Undisclosed

About the job

Job Description

Tesla seeks a Public Policy and Business Development Manager for Southern Europe (Spain and Italy), based in Madrid, Milan, or Rome. This role focuses on shaping the political, regulatory, and fiscal frameworks supporting Tesla Energy's products (Megapack, Powerwall, Autobidder). Responsibilities include leading policy engagement with national parliaments and regulators, managing stakeholder relationships, identifying regulatory opportunities and barriers, providing internal policy impact assessments, and collaborating with other Tesla teams across EMEA. The successful candidate will have 5+ years of experience in public policy, government affairs, or business development within the energy market in Spain and/or Italy, with proven success in influencing policy outcomes. Fluency in English, Spanish, and Italian is required.
Must have:
  • 5+ years energy market experience (Spain/Italy)
  • Policy influence & stakeholder management
  • Regulatory landscape expertise
  • Fluency in English, Spanish, Italian
  • Strong analytical & communication skills
Good to have:
  • Battery storage & energy flexibility experience
What to Expect

Tesla is seeking an all-round public policy and business development manager to join its growing Energy EMEA team. This role can be based out of Madrid, Milan or Rome. In this role, you will play a critical role in in shaping and influencing the political, regulatory, and fiscal frameworks that support Tesla Energy's mission in Spain and Italy. Your focus will be on advancing the growth of Tesla's Energy products like Megapack, Powerwall, and Autobidder.  

Over time, you may transition your focus to other regions within Europe and work towards achieving the same objectives. 

To be successful in this role, you should be passionate about Tesla’s mission, possess strong written and oral communication skills, and be able to combine strategy and detail. Extensive experience with Spanish and/or Italian legislative and regulatory advocacy is needed, combined with sound understanding of the respective energy markets.

What You’ll Do
  • Lead policy engagement processes on energy related matters, including national parliament, the national regulator, concerning Tesla’s storage, retail aggregation and market optimization products
  • Manage day-to-day relationships to maintain and grow high impact network within key public stakeholder offices, industry partners and trade associations
  • Proactively identify regulatory opportunities and barriers and resolve them
  • Provide internal impact assessments of policy changes on Tesla energy related business, as well as recommended actions, to Tesla leadership 
  • Work with other national Tesla policy, regulatory and commercial staff to ensure consistent positioning, policy preferences and actions
  • Support in relevant policy matters across Tesla’s other EMEA markets
What You’ll Bring
  • 5+ years of experience in public policy, government affairs, business development or a related field, within the energy market in Spain and/or Italy. Experience within battery storage and energy flexibility is considered a plus
  • Proven track record of successfully influencing policy outcomes and working with government bodies and industry stakeholders within Spain and/or Italy
  • You have a background in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Economics, Engineering, or a related field 
  • You are committed to Tesla's mission, and you have a hands-on attitude, tenacity, and strong problem-solving skills 
  • You have demonstrated personal integrity, coming with trustworthiness, commitment to excellence and you are an eager team player 
  • Proficiency in English, Spanish and Italian. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to travel as needed (40% travel)
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