Position: Business Development Executive
Position Description:
Works with customers to identify opportunities to develop a project resulting in the achievement of proposed project objectives, including project budgets, energy savings, timelines, and the meeting of customer expectations.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
A general overview of duties includes the following; other functions may be assigned as deemed appropriate.
- Identify opportunities for both energy efficiency and construction projects within the Municipality, K-12, Higher Education, private industry, and non-profit markets.
- Work with the engineering and business development teams to qualify the opportunity based on project budgets, goals, and timelines.
- Work with customers to execute a Detailed Engineering Study (DES) agreement.
- Work with the engineering and business development teams to develop a project proposal upon execution of the DES.
- Present project proposals to customers and work with them to execute the agreement.
- Ability to problem-solve, think creatively, and communicate effectively.
- Track and report all project activity on a timely basis including customer perception, expectations, timelines, goals, and issues.
- Prepare and present project proposals to a diverse group of customers.
- Maintain external relationships with trade associations, customer groups, technical support organizations, and existing strategic alliances.
- Keep current on the latest energy efficiency and construction technologies and how they might be incorporated into projects.
- Assist in identification of new business initiatives designed to meet the needs of emerging energy and construction market opportunities.
- Assist in identification of new business opportunities with existing and new customers as appropriate.
Physical & Environmental Requirements:
Physical requirements include sitting, hearing, seeing, speaking, writing, and reading. The position also requires the ability to work on-site at customer facilities, which may include walking, limited climbing, and exposure to mechanical hazards, various environmental conditions including heat, cold, humidity, and fumes.
Technical/Job Skill Qualifications:
The candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications and have demonstrated the following technical or job skills:
- A bachelor’s in a business/sales discipline plus a minimum of five years of sales experience including staff management, budget preparation, and financial reporting.
- A minimum of five years’ experience working for or with customers including engineering, facility management, procurement, financial, and senior management personnel.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to prepare and coordinate detailed project reports and presentations.
- Ability to present project results, proposals, and concepts to a diverse group of customers.
- Experience in the development and financial analysis of energy efficiency and construction management projects is desired.
- Familiarity with construction delivery methods (CMA, CMAR, Design/Build, etc.) and knowledge of local state’s energy statutes and procurement requirements.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Maintain a valid driver's license.
- Ability to meet customer site access requirements (drug testing, background checks, etc.).
- Regular travel with occasional overnight stays.
- Flexibility to work outside normal work hours, as required.