Utility Business Development Enterprise AE – East

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Utility Business Development AE responsible for consultative sales and client relationship management with electric utilities. Engaging in new business development for EV programs and high-priority projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Own key accounts for some of the largest utilities in the Central & Eastern regions of the United States with high priority projects and EV programs
  • Develop new leads for prospective clients among major utilities and inform regional priorities
  • Own and grow relationships with utility leaders, including executives and team leaders focused on electric vehicles, distributed energy strategy, grid planning, and operations teams
  • Exercise indirect influence to keep projects moving in a timely and efficient manner
  • Drive scoping discussions with utilities to balance stakeholder needs, internally and externally, and close deals that achieve both scale and rapid execution
  • Work closely with policy counterparts on regulatory engagement (e.g. filings to active dockets with a public utility commission) to develop the market in target states across Central and Eastern regions of the United States
  • Craft formal project proposals, presentation slides, and other tools to enhance your sales activities
  • Negotiate term sheets and contracts through final signatures
  • Support project management to smoothly transition new contracts into implementation
  • Coordinate with fellow associates on sales process improvements, product development, regulatory and policy goals, and competitive landscape
  • Special projects and other duties as designated by your manager or assigned designee

Requirements:

  • At least 5 years of full-time high-profile sales/business development experience
  • Successful track record of building partnerships with electric utilities OR selling enterprise software
  • BA/BS, or equivalent experience, required. Masters, or equivalent experience, preferred
  • Candidates with experience in utility programs and a background in electrical engineering are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

  • equity (stock options)