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

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Business Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a Germany-based Public Policy and Business Development Manager for its Energy EMEA team. This role focuses on shaping the political, regulatory, and fiscal frameworks supporting Tesla Energy's growth in Germany, primarily for products like Megapack, Powerwall, and Autobidder. Responsibilities include leading policy engagement processes with national parliament and regulators, managing stakeholder relationships, identifying and resolving regulatory barriers, providing internal impact assessments, ensuring consistent policy positioning across Tesla's EMEA operations, and supporting other relevant policy matters. Over time, the role may expand to other Central-Eastern European countries. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in German energy market public policy, a proven track record of influencing policy outcomes, and strong communication and negotiation skills.
Must have:
  • 5+ years in German energy public policy
  • Proven track record influencing policy
  • Experience with government bodies & stakeholders
  • Strong communication & negotiation skills
  • Deep understanding of German energy market
  • Battery storage & energy flexibility experience a plus
Good to have:
  • Experience in other Central-Eastern European markets
  • Knowledge of another European language

Job Details

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking an all-round Germany based public policy and business development manager to join its growing Energy EMEA team. In this role, you will play a critical role in shaping and influencing the political, regulatory, and fiscal frameworks that support Tesla Energy’s mission primarily in Germany. Your focus will be on advancing the growth of Tesla’s Energy products like Megapack, Powerwall and Autobidder in these markets.  

Over time, you may transition your focus to other Central-Eastern European countries 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 German legislative and regulatory advocacy is needed, combined with sound understanding of the German 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, or a related field, within the energy market in Germany. 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 in Germany. Experience in other markets in the area is a plus 

  • 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  

  • Strong proficiency in English communication and strong negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of another European language is advantageous 

  • Willingness to travel as needed (20% travel) 

 

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