About TFI Marine
TFI Marine is an Irish marine technology company developing innovative solutions for the offshore renewable energy sector, with a particular focus on floating offshore wind.
As the floating offshore wind industry moves towards commercial-scale deployment, TFI Marine is seeking to appoint a highly experienced Senior Executive to help lead the company's enormous growth potential.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced offshore wind professional to join an ambitious technology business at an exciting stage of it growth trajectory.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a senior executive with extensive experience in the floating offshore wind sector, who combines strong industry knowledge with an established network of relationships across the offshore wind community.
The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and executing TFI Marine's commercial and strategic growth strategy. They will be expected to identify opportunities, develop relationships with key industry participants, support major commercial opportunities and help position TFI Marine's technology within the rapidly developing floating offshore wind market.
This is a highly relationship-driven role. The successful candidate should have an established reputation and network within the floating offshore wind industry and be capable of opening doors, developing strategic relationships and representing TFI Marine credibly at senior level.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Commercial Leadership
- Help develop and execute TFI Marine's commercial strategy for the floating offshore wind market.
- Identify and develop new commercial opportunities, partnerships and markets.
- Develop relationships with offshore wind developers, turbine OEMs, engineering companies, utilities, contractors, marine operators and other key industry stakeholders.
- Identify projects and opportunities where TFI Marine's technology can provide significant commercial and technical value.
- Support the development and negotiation of strategic partnerships, commercial agreements and customer contracts.
- Represent TFI Marine in senior-level commercial discussions and negotiations.
- Provide the Board and senior management with market intelligence, strategic insight and recommendations.
- Monitor developments in floating offshore wind technology, projects, supply chains, regulation and commercial models.
Industry Relationships & Business Development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior executives and decision-makers across the floating offshore wind sector.
- Leverage an existing industry network to develop introductions, opportunities and strategic partnerships.
- Engage with developers during the early stages of project development to identify opportunities for TFI Marine's technology.
- Develop relationships with major floating wind projects and their developers, engineering partners and supply chains.
- Represent TFI Marine at major industry conferences, exhibitions, workshops and stakeholder meetings.
- Develop TFI Marine's profile and reputation within the global floating offshore wind community.
Technology & Market Development
- Develop a detailed understanding of the technical and commercial challenges facing floating offshore wind.
- Understand the evolving requirements of developers, turbine OEMs, mooring suppliers, marine contractors and other participants in the floating wind supply chain.
- Work closely with TFI Marine's engineering team to understand the company's technology and communicate its value proposition to the market.
- Support customer trials, demonstrations, commercialisation and deployment of TFI Marine technology.
- Identify emerging market requirements that could influence future product development.
Leadership
- Work closely with the Board and senior executive management team to develop the company's strategic direction.
- Contribute to the development of the company's organisational and commercial capabilities as it grows.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to key personnel as the organisation develops.
- Operate as a senior representative of TFI Marine with customers, partners, investors and industry stakeholders.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate is likely to have:
- 10+ years' senior experience in offshore wind, renewable energy, oil & gas, marine engineering, or a closely related sector.
- Significant and demonstrable experience specifically within floating offshore wind.
- A strong understanding of the floating wind project lifecycle, technology, supply chain and commercial environment.
- An established network of senior contacts and relationships within the global floating offshore wind community.
- Experience working with or for offshore wind developers, engineering consultancies or marine contractors.
- Demonstrable success in developing commercial opportunities, strategic partnerships or major projects.
- Experience of negotiating commercial agreements and managing senior customer relationships.
- The credibility and communication skills to engage effectively with CEOs, senior executives, project directors, engineers and technical specialists.
- Strong strategic, analytical and commercial judgement.
- Willingness to travel internationally as required.
The successful candidate will combine industry credibility, commercial acumen, technical understanding and an entrepreneurial approach.
Location & Travel
The role is based in Ireland, with flexibility depending on the candidate's location.
The position will require regular international travel to meet customers, partners and industry stakeholders and to attend relevant conferences and industry events.
Application
TFI Marine welcomes applications from senior professionals with a proven track record in floating offshore wind who believe they can help accelerate the company's growth and commercialisation.
Pay: €100,000.00-€250,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Experience:
- Offshore Wind: 10 years (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
