Key Account Manager RES
Role type: Permanent | Location: Germany | Model: Hybrid | Level of travels: 25%
Our Company
Alpiq is one of Switzerland’s leading electricity producers and a key energy services provider across Europe. Headquartered in Lausanne and powered by a strong portfolio of hydropower, nuclear, and renewable energy sources, we’re all about impact, for the climate, for people, and for the security of supply.
More than 1,300 colleagues from nearly 60 nationalities bring their energy to a shared purpose: Together for a better climate and an improved security of supply.
We work in a values-driven culture shaped by trust, curiosity, and respect. Our 4 company values have been co-created with our employees and are embedded in everything we do as a company:
“We are ALP1Q “- reflects our team spirit
“We learn and grow together” - we have courage
“We share the steering wheel” - we take ownership
“We focus on the outcome” - your impact matters
At Alpiq, your energy matters!
Mission
Support the development of Alpiq's RES customer and product portfolio (Direktvermarktung, PPAs, "Post EEG") in Germany by establishing and nurturing relationships with selected customers, presenting Alpiq's product portfolio, and developing new business opportunities. You will be a key interface between the market and internal teams, ensuring that customer needs are translated into competitive, well-structured offers.
A particular focus of the role will be on supporting the development of new products in the areas of flexibility and colocation. This includes identifying customer needs and market opportunities for battery storage, hybrid asset structures, and integrated commercial solutions, and translating them into scalable offerings that strengthen Alpiq’s competitive position in the evolving RES market.
Your Impact
Success in this role will be visible through a growing RES portfolio, both in size and quality, reflected in the number and volume of contracts closed. Internally, the role contributes by delivering well-structured, aligned offers to customers in a timely manner, while continuously feeding market insights and new business case ideas into product portfolio development. Over time, the role also adds value by identifying business opportunities arising from regulatory changes and evolving market trends.
Your Main Responsibilities
- Client Acquisition & Relationship Management: Leverage your existing network to establish and develop relationships with RES plant owners, developers, managers, and aggregators, taking full account responsibility from first contact through contract close and throughout the active contract period.
- Offer & Deal Support: Work closely with Business Development and internal stakeholders to structure competitive offers, sourcing all necessary customer information and ensuring formal internal alignment on products and terms.
- Originating new products together with internal stakeholders in close cooperation with the Business Development team
- Product & Market Feedback: Continuously provide internal teams with market intelligence on pricing, competition, and trends, and contribute new product ideas to support the ongoing development of Alpiq's RES portfolio
- Regulatory Monitoring: Track regulatory changes and market developments, identifying emerging business opportunities and assessing potential risks to the existing portfolio.
- Cross-Selling & Collaboration: Partner with Originators and other internal teams on upstream/downstream cross-selling opportunities to maximize customer value and grow Alpiq's overall market presence.
Your Profile
- 3+ years of experience in the German RES market.
- Strong knowledge of energy markets, in particular Direktvermarktung, PPAs, and Colocation in Germany.
- Established network with RES as well as BESS plant owners, developers, and asset managers in Germany.
- Strong stakeholder and customer management skills.
- Fluent in German and English; excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.