Country Manager Services Germany

Help shape Klaer’s expansion into Germany!

As Country Manager Services, you’ll be based in Novar’s Munich office, working as part of the Novar team while leading Klaer’s expansion into Germany. You’ll grow the market for Klaer’s Operations & Maintenance and Asset Management services—developing the local team, building client relationships and winning new businesses.

You’ll work closely with the Services organisation in the Netherlands and report directly to its Business Unit Director. Together, you’ll drive the business forward and strengthen cooperation across both countries.

Ready to accelerate the energy transition in Germany? With an experienced Dutch team and the full strength of Novar Group behind you, you’ll have the support and expertise to make it happen. Together, you’ll build Klaer’s presence in Germany and grow its services across both markets. We’re looking forward to meeting you!

What you'll do

As the first Klaer representative in Germany, you'll have a unique combination of

strategic and operational responsibility. You will develop the strategy for the German

market and translate it into clear priorities for your team, clients, sales and operations.

From hiring your first team members to managing the P&L —you’re accountable for it end to end.

Your key responsibilities include:

·         Set up and run the German Klaer organisation, aligned with Klaer in the Netherlands and Novar Group's structure.

• Manage the annual plan, budget and local P&L.

• Recruit, develop and grow your team as the business scales.

• Oversee solar park asset management in Germany to Klaer's quality standards.

• Select, contract and manage local subcontractors.

• Ensure compliance with local health & safety and regulatory requirements.

• Develop new client relationships for O&M and asset management services.

• Maintain and expand relationships with existing clients.

• Represent Klaer externally and translate market developments into opportunities.

What you bring

We're looking for an entrepreneurial mindset paired with strong leadership qualities. You're someone who takes initiative, builds trust quickly and knows how to inspire a team from the ground up.

You also have:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Technical Business Administration or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience, including proven success in an operational leadership  and/or commercial role.

• A genuine affinity with renewable energy and solid knowledge of the German energy market.

·        Strong leadership and people-management skills are essential. A commercial mindset and experience in sales or business development are a plus.

• Experience setting up or scaling an organisation or department.

• Familiarity with H&S management.

• Excellent command of English (spoken and written), plus fluency in German.

What we offer

Klaer is a subsidiary of European project developer Novar and is expanding internationally. Germany is one of our first markets outside the Netherlands — and you'll be at the forefront of that journey. You'll join an entrepreneurial, engaged and innovative environment where energy — both literally and figuratively — is at the heart of everything we do. Alongside driven professionals, you make a visible contribution to the transition towards a sustainable energy system.

What do you get in return?

💰A gross annual salary between a competitive salary, dependent on your experience and background
🎁 An attractive performance-based bonus scheme.
🌴 30 days of annual leave.
🏠 Work flexibly and in a hybrid way — from our modern offices or the comfort of your home
📚 Opportunities for development and growth within our international scale-up.
🏆 An annual group trip with the entire Novar team – an unforgettable experience of working hard and celebrating together.

About Klaer — Your Trusted Service Partner for Renewable Energy
Klaer is an independent service provider for renewable energy systems. We manage utility-scale renewable energy assets for Novar and other clients, with a portfolio of 1.7 GWp across PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS). As part of Novar Group, we understand what asset owners need and use that insight to keep their assets performing at their best. We support clients throughout the asset lifecycle—from commissioning and optimisation to preventive maintenance and spare-parts management. Building on this portfolio, our ambition is to grow to 8 GWp under management by 2035.

Interested?  

Ready to make this your next step? Apply now via the application form on our website and help us build a more sustainable future!

Questions? Contact Anhelina Skotarenko, our Corporate Recruiter, at +31627459935 or via anhelina.skotarenko@novar.nl