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The objective of the Business Development Manager position is to identify, develop and win opportunities with new customers and strategic accounts that can lead to energy services contracts in the Battery Energy Storage value chain. The position will be part of a focused team of hunters that can build relationships with prospects and find ways for Veolia to create sustainable value across the spectrum of smart buildings, energy management, commissioning and operations & maintenance. This role sits at the intersection of technology, energy markets, and infrastructure development.
Job Responsibility:
Build a pipeline of qualified opportunities and achieve targets for bringing in new business to the P&L
Identify potential customers and conduct outreach to develop relationships with key decision makers in the client organization in order to assess opportunities with the company
Tactical and consistent with the sales process including lead development, follow up, and maintaining the CRM database daily
Act as primary focal point with the client and contribute as an ambassador for the Veolia brand
Manage and participate in proposal preparation, pricing and presentations to customers
Partner with operations to formulate technical proposals reflecting the strategic approach towards developing a new project
Lead negotiations with clients, including preparation of contracts and possible structuring of financing solutions
Manage internal development activities including technical audits by Veolia development engineers
Must serve as a close liaison with other members in the Veolia team (operations, finance, legal, insurance, risk management, etc.) throughout the entire sales process
Assess competitor strengths, weaknesses and strategic direction
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent commercial experience
Engineering undergraduate degree a plus
7 – 10 years of experience in business development within the Energy & Utilities or Engineering Services industry
target experience in any or all of the following areas: Solar, Battery, Microgrids / Distributed Energy
3+ years of experience selling in commercial, industrial, and public markets, with a focus on key players in the Battery ecosystems (Battery energy storage project developers, EPC contractors specializing in BESS Battery and inverter OEMs, Energy storage financing entities (tax equity, project finance, IPPs, funds), Utilities, C&I customers, and distributed energy aggregators)
Proven experience working in the Northeastern and/or Texas and Midwest markets
Hands-on project experience working directly with clients
Proficient in business development strategies, strong negotiation skills, and extremely driven to results
Strong team player
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
Ability to effectively present information
Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to foster teamwork
Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record if operating company vehicles
P.E., CEM and other Industry relevant certifications / trainings are a plus
Nice to have:
Engineering undergraduate degree
P.E., CEM and other Industry relevant certifications / trainings