Required Skills
• Success building rapport and collaborating with others internally and externally
• Critical thinking
problem solving
• Outstanding presentation
negotiation
Job Summary
Our client is a renewable energy developer and independent power producer (IPP) that collaborates with medium-to-large commercial and industrial real estate groups, as well as renewable energy developers. We enhance property net income and tenant value by implementing renewable, resilient, and smart energy infrastructure such as solar, storage, electric vehicle charging, and microgrids.
Our unique approach enables customers to leverage this increased income as a competitive advantage to expand their property portfolios. Our proprietary origination-to-operations platform supports partners with optimal site identification and acquisition, energy load estimation, system design, project finance, and asset management.
Our client is in search of a Director of Business Development who has expertise in the DG, commercial and industrial renewable energy market. This role involves connecting with key business executives and stakeholders, developing long-term collaborative relationships with prospects and clients, managing a portfolio of clients, generating new business from existing clients, and actively seeking new partnership opportunities. Additionally, the director will work closely with cross-functional internal teams to enhance the overall client experience. Please note that this position may require occasional travel.
Experience
• 10+ years of experience in sales and account management
• 7+ years of experience in renewable energy; solar and energy storage highly preferred
• Understanding of industry trends and developing new markets
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, sales, communications, or related field highly preferred
• Professional sales training (Sandler Sales Institute, Dale Carnegie or similar) a plus
• Demonstrated ability to credibly and effectively communicate with, present to, and influence all organizational levels, including executive and C-level
• Experience identifying and delivering client-focused solutions
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact and build long-term relationships with clients based on integrity, trust, respect, and collaboration
- Develop trusted advisor relationships with key accounts, client stakeholders, co development partners, and executive sponsors
- Identify, grow, and close opportunities in emerging and existing markets
- Communicate with clients to understand their needs and articulate product value
- Drive the negotiation of contracts and agreements to optimize strategic objectives and profit
Job Benefits
- Base range $185K - $215K (target max is $200K) + commission + up to 20% bonus
- Opportunity to play a significant role in transforming the energy industry
- A flexible environment where your voice, thoughts, and ideas will be heard
- Excellent benefits (company-paid and voluntary): Health / Dental / Vision / Life / AD&D / STD / LTD / AFLAC / Pet / Legal / Commuter / 401(k) with Company Match / Paid Time Off and more!