Business Development Manager

New Energy Storage And Renewables Project Developer

The position is responsible for leading or supporting project development of new energy storage and renewables + storage projects, as well as supporting due diligence on M&A efforts of such projects within an assigned area. Supporting or leading bidding into utility and other RFPs, sourcing and negotiating off-take agreements, lead the interconnection process, permitting, guide or support regulatory monitoring and policies at all levels; providing business intelligence and gathering and providing in-depth reporting and information to company stakeholders.

Essential functions include assisting the company in seeking out and developing new business opportunities for sales and/or project development, including permitting, interconnection, transmission, power purchase agreements and/or EPC agreements. Strengthening and maintaining relationships with key customers, leading or supporting the promotion of the company’s objectives with policymakers and regulatory agencies at state and local levels, monitoring and reporting on all projects and prospects under development, tracking and analyzing the company’s competitive environment, coordinating business development activities between various departments and stakeholders, developing new energy storage and renewables + storage projects, supporting due diligence M&A efforts of such projects within their target region, understanding all policies and regulatory frameworks that directly impact the company’s business models, building and maintaining relationships with state agencies, transmission providers, contractors, consultants, etc., performing feasibility studies and guiding financial modeling of new projects and prospects, managing proposals, and representing the company in local and international conferences and trade shows. Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner.

Other responsibilities include other duties and projects as assigned by management.

Education, experience, and skills required include a bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science or other related field, 3–7 years’ experience in sales, marketing, business development, project development or a relevant field, the ability to lead key short-term and long-term projects, the ability to travel up to 20% nationally and internationally, the ability to travel long distances by car and air, ability to negotiate contracts, the ability and proven track record to maintain confidentiality and deal with company proprietary information, ability to communicate with other employees and read and write at a level that will enable to perform the work in a safe and efficient manner, and ability to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation.