Business Developer: Industry & Energy focus The company Bax is an
Innovation Consultancy
that supports changemakers
across Europe
in building
pilots, tools, and collaborations
that turn
ideas
into societal
impact .
With offices in Barcelona, Brussels, Cambridge, Düsseldorf, and Utrecht, we empower more than
1,200 public and private organisations
to design and pilot new solutions for the biggest challenges facing our society and environment. We work for and with
various
types of innovation actors , including public authorities, industry (large corporations, high-tech smaller companies), academia (universities, RTOs), and EU networks. We support our clients delivering a
broad portfolio of consulting services
spanning all stages of the innovation lifecycle, from alliance building and funding support, to pilot deployment, tool development and communications.
We are
specialised
in different
focus areas
related to integral societal challenges, allowing us to accompany our clients at a more
strategic level . From the energy transition and urban greening to healthcare innovation and mobility,
every client receives committed
support from our team of
85 innovation specialists.
The position We are currently offering one position as an
Innovation Consultant
for our team working on
Business Development, with a focus on Industry and Energy Technology.
Business Development is a newly built, cross-cutting team at Bax that identifies and develops new business opportunities — both through funded programmes and direct commercial advisory work — while building and nurturing relationships with clients and partners, including public and private innovation actors.
The team also drives internal best practices that support the company’s overall growth, from commercial processes to tools that help teams work smarter.
This is an exciting moment to join: you’ll help shape a growing team from the ground up, with real influence over how it’s structured and how it operates.
You will be working at our Barcelona headquarters, focusing on the business development of our
Industry-related teams.
Key Responsibilities include: Your
main responsibilities
will include:
Identifying and pursuing
new business opportunities
in the energy sector and beyond, reinforcing our
value proposition
and expanding our portfolio of
strategic consulting services
with existing and prospective
clients , including both public and private innovation actors.
Supporting the entire
sales pipeline , from lead generation and outreach to offer development and negotiations. Developing, securing and managing
strategic partnerships
(e.g. framework contracts).
Monitoring calls for funding and tenders , exploring new
opportunities at EU level , and playing a key role in
funded project development and partner roles , alongside direct advisory work.
Building and maintaining
structured business development processes
— contract and offer standardisation, lead tracking, and internal playbooks — to support the team’s growth.
Using
data and automation tools
to strengthen how we track leads, pipeline performance, and business KPIs.
Representing the company at
target conferences
and events, engaging with key EU and energy‑sector stakeholders to
reinforce
and
expand our innovation network .
The candidates we are seeking We seek
commercially-minded, resourceful candidates with 2-5 years of relevant professional experience
in business development, sales, or EU relations, who bring a strong affinity for energy, innovation, and structured ways of working, and are ready to take ownership in a highly specialised consultancy firm.
Background and profile: dedicated education and background in energy-related studies, combined with interest and experience in business development activities (Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s is a plus). Experience with
EU funding programmes, funded partner roles, or project development
is a strong plus,
as is experience in
strategy consultancy
or other innovation management positions.
Languages: professional English, both written and oral, is essential. Additionally, we value fluency in our clients’ native languages such as Dutch, German, French and Spanish.
Proactivity & facilitation: autonomy and comfort navigating a fast‑evolving, still‑forming team structure, with the confidence to manage stakeholders and lead discussions and public presentations independently.
Commercial relationship & communication: ability to build and sustain long‑term commercial relationships, lead negotiations, and communicate clearly and professionally with clients and partners.
Analytical and process skills: ability to analyse market data and business KPIs, and build and maintain the structured processes that keep a growing team running smoothly — tender and funding monitoring, contract and offer templates, and internal playbooks — leveraging AI and automation tools where useful.
Life at Bax Bax provides employees with the freedom to shape their career paths. With a flat hierarchy, consultants are encouraged to develop work on topics that inspire them. Each new hire is paired with an experienced consultant mentor to support professional growth. We recognise that our people work best when they’re comfortable and healthy.
Please note that your activities will include occasional meetings at different client locations around Europe. Therefore,
you should be fully available to travel
a few times per year for a couple of days.
What Bax offers you
Permanent Contract
Shorter workday on Fridays
Flexible remuneration package (health insurance, transport, lunch)
Subsidised gym membership
Regular team building (including ski and summer trips)
Bax is powered by innovation, and innovation is powered by diversity. We encourage people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to apply for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to treating all employees and applicants equally, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
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📌 Business Developer: Industry & Energy focus (Madrid)
🏢 Bax
📍 Madrid