Bax is anInnovation Consultancythat 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 than1,200 public and private organisationsto design and pilot new solutions for the biggest challenges facing our society and environment. We work for and withvarioustypes of innovation actors, including public authorities, industry (large corporations, high-tech smaller companies), academia (universities, RTOs), and EU networks. We support our clients delivering abroad portfolio of consulting servicesspanning all stages of the innovation lifecycle, from alliance building and funding support, to pilot deployment, tool development and communications.We arespecialisedin differentfocus areasrelated to integral societal challenges, allowing us to accompany our clients at a morestrategic level. From the energy transition and urban greening to healthcare innovation and mobility,every client receives committedsupport from our team of85 innovation specialists.The positionWe are currently offering one position as anInnovation Consultantfor our team working onBusiness 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 headquartersfocusing on the business development of ourIndustry-related teams.Yourmain responsibilitieswill 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 entiresales pipeline, from lead generation and outreach to offer development and negotiations. Developing, securing and managingstrategic partnerships(e.G. framework contracts).Monitoring calls for funding and tenders, exploring newopportunities at EU level, and playing a key role infunded project development and partner roles, alongside direct advisory work.Building and maintainingstructured business development processes— contract and offer standardisation, lead tracking, and internal playbooks — to support the team’s growth.Usingdata and automation toolsto strengthen how we track leads, pipeline performance, and business KPIs.Representing the company attarget conferencesand events, engaging with key EU and energy-sector stakeholders toreinforceandexpandour innovationnetwork.The candidates we are seekingWe seekcommercially-minded, resourceful candidates with 2-5 years of relevant professional experiencein 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 withEU funding programmes, funded partner roles, or project development is a strong plus, as is experience instrategy consultancyor 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 BaxWe offer a competitive compensation package and foster a positive, entrepreneurial company culture where new ideas and initiatives are encouraged. Work-life balance is very important to us.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 these roles may involve occasional travel to client locations across Europe, requiring availability for a few trips per year.What Bax offers youHybrid and flexible work optionsShorter workday on FridaysSubsidised gym membershipRegular team building (including ski and summer trips)#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Innovation Consultant - Business Development (Madrid)
🏢 Bax Innovation
📍 Madrid