Senior Commercial Manager
Location - Cheltenham (Central)
Who are we?
Noriker Power specialise in agile power systems vital for grid stability and flexible energy solutions. Our focus on innovation and sustainability has made us a key player in the industry. With over 300MW of advanced battery and hybrid facilities and thanks to our partnership with Equinor, who are investing billions into the energy transition, we’re accelerating the development of even larger grid-scale battery storage projects and shaping the future of a renewable grid.
Who are you?
With experience in the battery storage or energy industry, you have got a strong understanding of issues facing the sector. You will feel comfortable strategising around the development of business, and enhancing the company’s market position. With great interpersonal skills and commercial understanding, you will be able to easily build relationships with stakeholders and business partners.
Responsibilities:
Heading up the Commercial and Business Development team, you will be responsible for overseeing all currently operational commercial ventures, looking at operational revenue, and live project tenders. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing effective commercial strategies, in alignment with company goals and objectives
• Identifying new business opportunities, market trends, and regulatory opportunities Noriker can seize to expand our commercial standing
• Assist with and oversee the analysis of flexible energy market dynamics and competition to formulate strategies to capitalise on emerging trends, optimising business performance
• Maintain an understanding of regulations which may impact risk and opportunity for the business
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments across the company to ensure commercial alignment
• Monitor team performance metrics, prepare reports and present to senior management for informed decision making
• Work closely with the MD to support key project off-taking and financial relationships within a corporate environment
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and partners to promote strategic alliances and objective to enhance company opportunity.

Requirements:
We acknowledge that not everyone will fulfil every requirement outlined in this job description. If you believe you could excel in this role and contribute positively, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every criterion 100%.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, or a related field
• Proven experience as a commercial manager or similar position within the Battery Storage or Energy Sector
• A strong track record of successful commercial strategic development and implementation
• Strong leadership skills, being able to effectively lead a multi-disciplinary team towards common commercial goals
• Excellent skills with negotiation, communication, and general interpersonal ability
• An analytical mindset, with proficiency in using data analysis and reporting tools to establish defensible decision making
• In-depth understanding of market research, business development and financial principles
• The ability to thrive in a fast paced, occasionally high pressure environment

What is our interview process?

• All of our CVs are reviewed by real people in the recruitment team
• If there’s a match, we’ll invite you for a 30 min screening call to allow us to get to know each other better
• The next stage is an in-person interview with a team leader and senior management, we may ask you to prepare something for this one too
• We’ll try and get all of this done within 3 weeks

In return for your hard work, we offer a range of benefits, including but not limited to:

• Company events and socials
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Annual Bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Profit sharing (for some roles, to be discussed at interview)
• Green travel scheme (after one full year of service)

At Noriker, we’re passionate about creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can be themselves and contribute to the fullest of their ability. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where the focus is on everyone’s contribution, where distinctions are based on professionalism, personality and commitment. We strive to be classification blind, we just want the best people to join us, stay with us, and contribute in their own unique way.
Job Type: Full-time
Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Profit sharing
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cheltenham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Please provide your salary or package expectations.

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: NP01