**Business Development Manager - C&I Solar and Energy Storage**
Are you looking to power up your career in the renewable energy sector? A leading developer within the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Solar and Energy Storage space is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager. Based in Washington DC, this permanent role offers an exceptional opportunity to drive growth by spearheading site control agreements with commercial real estate firms and property owners.
Responsibilities include:
- Executing strategic business development initiatives.
- Expanding solar development pipeline through effective negotiations.
- Cultivating lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
-Identify potential opportunities for renewable energy projects in commercial and industrial settings.
-Collaborate with lead generation teams to foster new connections and nurture existing relationships.
-Document all communications and opportunities using CRM software to track progress towards objectives.
-Facilitate discussions with property owners to advance potential projects towards completion.
-Present proposals, financial summaries, and various deal structures to property owners.
-Conduct thorough assessments of potential deals.
-Lead negotiations with legal and commercial counterparts, working closely with internal counsel to finalize agreements.
-Meet annual quotas for project completion and provide regular updates on relationship statuses.
-Expand and maintain client relationships by identifying additional opportunities for collaboration.
-Respond to requests for proposals by coordinating with various internal teams.
-Coordinate with the finance team to evaluate the financial viability of projects.
-Collaborate with the development team to understand project details.
-Participate in relevant events to identify potential project opportunities.
Candidate Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
-3-5 years of experience in real estate or commercial development; candidates with less experience may be considered for a related role.
-Understanding of real estate and energy markets.
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for presenting financial summaries and proposals.
-Strong communication skills and sound judgment.
-Track record of executing strategies and achieving goals.
-Negotiation skills.
-Familiarity with key financial concepts, particularly those relevant to commercial development.
