Application Guide

How to Apply for Business Development Manager (Growth)

at VREY

🏢 About VREY

VREY is a fast-growing startup revolutionizing communal energy supply in German residential buildings. By combining project support with smart software for solar power billing, they enable landlords to offer green energy to tenants—making them a key player in the energy transition. Working here means joining a mission-driven team at the intersection of climate tech, real estate, and digital innovation.

About This Role

As Business Development Manager (Growth), you’ll own the entire growth pipeline—from identifying and onboarding strategic partners to closing deals and managing revenue operations. You’ll build a scalable partner ecosystem, drive GTM strategies, and use CRM automation to optimize processes. This role directly impacts VREY’s expansion and market share in Germany’s booming solar energy market.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing the pipeline in HubSpot, then hopping on a call with a potential solar installer partner to negotiate terms. After lunch, you’d analyze partner performance data and tweak the CRM automation rules. By afternoon, you’re preparing a deal memo for a strategic apartment building owner, and you wrap up by syncing with the product team on GTM requirements for a new feature.

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🎯 Who VREY Is Looking For

  • You have 2-4 years in a top-tier consulting firm (McKinsey, BCG, Bain, etc.), a high-growth startup (BD, partnerships, or sales), or a VC role—and you’re ready to apply that analytical rigor to a hands-on growth role.
  • You hold a degree in business, industrial engineering, energy management, or entrepreneurship, and you understand B2B sales cycles, partner ecosystems, and revenue operations.
  • You’re fluent in German (C2) and based in or willing to relocate to Berlin; you thrive in a fast-paced, autonomous environment where you make decisions and own outcomes.
  • You’re genuinely excited about energy, proptech, or sustainability—and you can speak credibly about solar power, communal energy supply, and the German real estate market.

📝 Tips for Applying to VREY

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Highlight specific examples of building partner pipelines or scaling a growth channel—quantify results (e.g., 'grew partner network by 40% in 6 months').

2

Show your CRM and automation skills: mention tools like HubSpot, Salesforce, or Zapier, and how you used them to improve reporting or lead management.

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Tailor your resume to emphasize consulting-style problem-solving and startup agility—use bullet points that mix strategic thinking with execution.

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In your cover letter, reference VREY’s specific value proposition (all-in-one for communal energy) and explain why you’re excited about solving the 'tenant solar' challenge in Germany.

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If you have any experience with real estate or energy regulations in Germany, explicitly mention it—it’s a strong differentiator.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your ability to combine strategic growth planning with hands-on execution, e.g., 'I’ve built partner pipelines from scratch and also managed CRM workflows.'", 'Deep understanding of the German energy market and the specific pain points VREY solves for landlords and tenants.', 'Your entrepreneurial drive: share a story where you took ownership of a project, made independent decisions, and delivered measurable impact.', 'Why VREY’s mission resonates with you personally—be authentic about your interest in sustainability or proptech.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study VREY’s current partner network and any publicly announced collaborations (check their website, press releases, and LinkedIn).
  • → Understand the German regulatory landscape for communal energy supply (e.g., Mieterstromgesetz, EEG 2023) and how VREY’s software simplifies compliance.
  • → Read customer testimonials or case studies on VREY’s site to grasp their value proposition from the landlord’s perspective.
  • → Familiarize yourself with competitors like Polarstern, Enpal, or 1Komma5°—know what makes VREY different (all-in-one, focus on existing buildings).

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you design a partner acquisition strategy for VREY? Walk us through your approach to identifying, vetting, and onboarding partners.
2 Describe a time you managed a complex sales or partnership deal from start to finish. What metrics did you use to track success?
3 How would you improve VREY’s current CRM and reporting processes? What automations would you implement first?
4 What are the biggest challenges in scaling communal solar energy in German residential buildings? How would you address them?
5 You have to choose between two potential partners: one offers high volume but low quality, the other high quality but slow growth. How do you decide?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don’t submit a generic application—failing to mention VREY’s specific product or the German energy context will make you seem uninterested.
  • Avoid being too vague about your past impact; always quantify results (e.g., 'managed 50 partners' vs. 'helped grow the business').
  • Don’t overlook the CRM/automation part of the job—if you ignore it, they’ll think you’re not ready for the operational side of the role.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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