Chief Commercial Officer – Renewables – Germany

About the role

We are seeking a senior commercial leader to shape and execute the commercial strategy of a fast‑growing renewable energy independent power producer in Germany. The Chief Commercial Officer will drive the development of the company’s energy‑market activities, from origination and PPA negotiation to portfolio optimisation and flexibility services.

Key responsibilities

• Define and lead a 3‑to‑5‑year commercial roadmap covering origination, route‑to‑market, flexibility, trading, contracting and asset optimisation for both development and operating assets.
• Own the P&L for the commercial function and ensure profitable growth across the portfolio.
• Build, develop and scale a high‑performing commercial and energy‑markets team.
• Negotiate and execute long‑term Power Purchase Agreements, corporate PPAs, utility offtake deals and other structured energy contracts.
• Oversee portfolio management, including merchant exposure, hedging, trading interfaces and balancing.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with utilities, industrial and corporate off‑takers, traders, aggregators and financial institutions.
• Lead commercial asset management to improve contract performance and enhance asset‑level value.
• Drive business development, identify new markets, and create innovative BESS and flexibility offerings.
• Implement robust commercial governance, risk processes and market intelligence across Europe.

Required profile

• Extensive senior‑level experience in the German power market and renewable energy sector.
• Proven track record of leading commercial teams and delivering P&L responsibility.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience in structuring long‑term PPAs and other energy contracts.
• Deep understanding of portfolio management, hedging and energy trading.
• Ability to build strategic partnerships with utilities, corporates and financial actors.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on innovation and flexibility services.

Required skills

• Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) negotiation and execution
• Energy trading and hedging
• Portfolio management
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and flexibility solutions
• Commercial asset management