BESS Business Development Director

FlexGen Power Systems, LLC.; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Business Development Director to drive growth across North America. This role involves building relationships with energy storage developers and overseeing project sales. Candidates should have a technical degree and extensive experience in sales or business development, particularly in the renewable energy sector. The position requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, as well as proficiency in CRM tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years working experience, with at least 2 years in sales or business development.
• Experience with electric power, renewable energy (solar, wind, and battery).
• High proficiency with Office, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Cultivating relationships with energy storage developers and generation owners.
• Assessing and originating utility-scale storage project sales across North America.
• Leading the preparation of commercial and technical solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Conflict-resolution skills

Education

BS degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

Salesforce.com

Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Based in Durham, N.C., FlexGen is an innovative software and services provider in the global energy storage sector. At the forefront of the energy transition, FlexGen leverages decades of engineering and software expertise to help shape the future of sustainable power both in the United States and globally. FlexGen's HybridOS software seamlessly integrates with any hardware vendor and with both traditional and renewable power sources.

Our advanced analytics and AI-driven insights enable energy storage owners to effectively deploy diverse power market strategies and integrate various generation forms, enhancing grid stability and increasing economic returns. With 1.5M hours of runtime and 8 GWh of energy storage systems managed with HybridOS, FlexGen provides field-tested software and service solutions that are trusted by the most technically and commercially demanding developers, utilities, government agencies, and industrial companies in the world.

Position Description

The Business Development Director is responsible for leading a business development function in North America and is a key leader within FlexGen. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Business Development this individual is expected to work broadly and collaboratively across FlexGen to build relationships with our customers, develop innovative solutions collaboratively with the FlexGen team, and drive the growth of the business.

Specifically, this revenue-generating role will be a critical partner to product development, delivery, and customer success areas of the business. In addition, the manager will work closely with software engineers, electrical engineers, and other internal teams to ensure appropriate and optimal deal structuring and project partnership exists.

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Cultivating relationships with energy storage developers and generation owners
• Assessing and originating utility-scale storage project sales across North America
• Developing and executing outreach strategies with major market players, as well as prospective customers and strategic partners
• Leading the preparation of commercial and technical solutions for FlexGen customers and business partners
• Travel to customer and project sites (~60%)

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of BS degree in engineering or technical field
• Minimum of 5 years of working experience, with at least 2 years in sales or business development
• Experience with electric power, renewable energy (solar, wind, and battery), industrial communication, or electrical service
• Ability to effectively communicate in a formal and informal setting, both internal and customer-related
• Strong conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills
• Exposure to commercial energy negotiations, electricity market/resource planning analysis, and/or new market entry strategy preferred
• Exposure to power industry, battery storage, power converters, power system design, and/or battery energy storage controls
• High proficiency with Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and customer relationship management programs (i.e. Salesforce.com)

FlexGen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FlexGen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

FlexGen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

To the extent permitted by law, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.