Vice President Strategy & Business Development

at  SmartestEnergy

This is an opportunity for you to play a key role in our future success by building and leading a brand new Strategy & Business Development Group.
You will establish and execute our global M&A strategy focusing first on Europe and then the rest of the world.

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The future of energy is digitised, decarbonised and localised. At Smartest Energy, we need revolutionary thinkers to help our customers make the most of this new landscape, thinking differently to find smart solutions to complex problems.
Formed in 2001, we’re an agile business driven by entrepreneurial thinking. As a subsidiary of the Marubeni Corporation, we also have strong investment and infrastructure behind us. We have three offices in the UK, one in the US and another in Australia. Further expansion is planned for 2024 and beyond which means global career opportunities for you, with plenty of potential to explore new markets.
When you join our Team, you will have the opportunity to contribute and make an impact every single day.

What skills/experience do I need to be successful?

• A proven track record of delivering successful strategic acquisitions and business development outcomes;
• An experienced leader in a commodity trading environment with a proven track record of building and leading high performance team

• Responsibility for the UK company’s acquisition and business development activities;
• Responsibility for the UK’s annual strategic review process and its alignment with the Company’s business planning and budgeting processes;
• Working closely with the Board and UK and Group Executive Committees to ensure the execution and success of the Company’s expansion strategy;
• Support the UK CEO’s wider organisational objectives.

What skills/experience do I need to be successful?

• A proven track record of delivering successful strategic acquisitions and business development outcomes;
• An experienced leader in a commodity trading environment with a proven track record of building and leading high performance team.