Business Development Manager - Renewables

UL SolutionsSeoul, SeoulOn-siteFull-timeSenior, 5–8 yearsListed 7 hours ago

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About this role

Thousands of us around the world wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure, and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion, and excellence. UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!

Our comprehensive portfolio of renewable energy solutions helps stakeholders plan, design, finance, build, invest, operate, maintain, and manage wind both on land and offshore, solar, and energy storage throughout the project lifecycle and across the value chain. Working at UL means you will be part of a team delivering proven science, expert engineering, and innovative solutions that address the unique challenges of these industries.

As Business Development Manager for Korea and Taiwan, you will lead commercial growth for UL Solutions’ renewable energy portfolio, with a primary focus on onshore wind, offshore wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and wind digital solutions. You will own assigned sales targets, strengthen strategic customer relationships, acquire new customers, and convert market opportunities into profitable work. Working closely with regional and global colleagues and the project delivery team, you will help shape solutions, resolve customer and delivery issues, and ensure a smooth transition from opportunity development through project execution.

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related discipline; an advanced degree is an advantage.
- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience, including a strong track record in business development, sales, or key account management within renewable energy, power, engineering, testing, inspection, certification, or technical consulting.
- Demonstrated success in meeting sales targets, developing strategic accounts, acquiring new customers, and securing complex solution-based work.
- Strong knowledge of the Korea and Taiwan renewable energy markets and established industry relationships in one or both markets.
- Relevant commercial exposure to onshore wind, offshore wind, and BESS; experience with wind digital solutions, data platforms, asset performance, or related software is an advantage.
- Ability to engage confidently with senior customers, independently identify customer pain points and key selling points, and develop persuasive, outcome-focused solutions.
- Strong commercial judgement, negotiation skills, and experience managing opportunities from initial contact through proposal, negotiation, and contract award.
- Demonstrated international experience working effectively with broader regional and global teams across cultures, functions, and time zones.
- Fluent written and spoken Korean and English; Mandarin capability is a plus.
- Comfortable meeting and appropriately entertaining customers, representing UL Solutions at industry events, and building relationships in varied business settings.
- Willing and able to travel approximately 25% of the time, primarily within Korea and Taiwan and occasionally elsewhere in the region.
- Excellent communication, presentation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the initiative and resilience to work independently in a fast-paced environment.