Land Acquisition Manager

The Opportunity  Formed in 2021 through the merger of NaGa Solar with the existing Ampyr Energy UK solar joint venture between AGP Group and Hartree Partners, the company is now going through a major brand transformation, unifying under a single brand, AMPYR Solar Europe (ASE). Active in Germany, the Netherlands and the UK, ASE is transitioning from the Development of solar projects to Construction and Asset Operations.
The Land Acquisition Manager is responsible for identifying and capturing land suitable for the realization of a solar park. From prospect or lead to the transfer of a closed land agreement to the Development Manager. The Land Acquisition Manager strives to build its own network but is also regularly presented with warm leads. In addition, the Land Acquisition Manager proactively thinks along in the development and elaboration of new 'business opportunities', such as double use of land or new forms of cooperation.

Job Responsibilities  1. Market Exploration  Tracking developments and trends in the market, competitor activities, customer needs, etc
Analyse and identify new promising sites and potential bottlenecks within the function and in the market
Collaborate with the Development Manager to establish contact with municipalities, provinces and energy cooperatives and determine early success rate of sites
Exploring new business opportunities and collaboration possibilities
2. Realization of sales targets  Proactively (cold) approach landowners and prospects
Follow up on (warm) leads
Advising potential partners on the realization of a solar farm on their land
Closing deals with landowners of promising sites
3. Relationship Management  Actively build, maintain and expand relationships with landowners
Organizing and leading project kick-offs after deal closing
4. Administration  Processing every contact and capture details in the Company’s CRM system
Preparation of visit reports and turning them into periodic reports periodically t.b.v. the executive;
Record details regarding developments in the market and with specific clients
Record customer commitments, explaining appointments to fellow departments as necessary
Create and communicate timely and accurate quotations
Requirements  2-5 years of relevant work experience
Knowledge of the solar and/or agricultural sector
Strong negotiation, influencing, and commercial skills.
IT literate, experience with CRM system and Microsoft Office suit
Proactive working style, able to take initiative, work unsupervised and get things done
Persistence, ambition and excellent communication and interpersonal skills in verbal and written Dutch and English
Ability to engage, create and maintain work relationships with a wide range of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
Team working skills, able to collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues
Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel on a regular basis across the country.
What we offer  Competitive compensation, including performance bonus
Pension plan
An active environment in a fast-growing market
Varied job content within an international and dynamic organization
Balance of independence and teamwork
Opportunity for professional and personal growth
Office location in Utrecht but with hybrid working environment.
Contribute to the growth of renewable energy and sustainability in the Netherlands and beyond.

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