Business Dev Specialist I - Houston, TX

VetJobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation is seeking a Business Development Specialist I for on-site work in Houston, TX. You will own CRM data accuracy and act as a liaison across sales and supporting functions to ensure smooth pre-deal activities in the sales cycle.

Responsibilities include data entry, creating opportunities, supporting pricing, and coordinating with pricing and legal teams. Travel and training attendance are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, problem-solving/conflict resolution, time management, and independent decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.
• Flexibility to handle multiple daily deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage data entry and maintenance activities by creating opportunities, offers, and pricing scenarios that support transactions, maintaining accurate customer and account information in the CRM system, updating records for changes such as ownership transfers, establishing and maintaining account hierarchies, and handling nonstandard requests.
• Provide data and technical support to Business Development Managers and Account Managers by applying knowledge of regional utility requirements and supporting customer and sales related needs.
• Serve as a liaison between sales and cross functional teams by responding to requests for proposals, supporting data validation and contract execution activities, and coordinating with pricing and legal teams on nonstandard requests.
• Support process improvement efforts through ad hoc projects, data clean up activities, new hire training, development of process efficiencies, and system testing.
• Travel required as necessary to meet business needs.
• In-person attendance for training, all-hands meetings, and other meaningful engagements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Time management

Independent decision-making

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Salesforce

CRM

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS – Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, follow the next steps.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success.

At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $55,250 to $65,000 ($26.56 to $31.25 per hour), varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position

The Business Development Specialist I is responsible for the ownership of customer and account data accuracy and integrity in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, while providing technical support to the sales and account management team. This position also serves as the point of contact and liaison with other functional groups for pre-deal related issues in the sales cycle.

Primary Duties And Accountabilities

• Manage data entry and maintenance activities by creating opportunities, offers, and pricing scenarios that support transactions, maintaining accurate customer and account information in the CRM system, updating records for changes such as ownership transfers, establishing and maintaining account hierarchies, and handling nonstandard requests.
• Provide data and technical support to Business Development Managers and Account Managers by applying knowledge of regional utility requirements and supporting customer and sales related needs.
• Serve as a liaison between sales and cross functional teams by responding to requests for proposals, supporting data validation and contract execution activities, and coordinating with pricing and legal teams on nonstandard requests.
• Support process improvement efforts through ad hoc projects, data clean up activities, new hire training, development of process efficiencies, and system testing.
• Travel required as necessary to meet business needs.
• In-person attendance for training, all-hands meetings, and other meaningful engagements.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, problem-solving/conflict resolution, time management, and independent decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers
• Flexibility to handle multiple daily deadlines and adapt to changing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• Energy/Utility Experience
• Customer Service experience
• Salesforce or CRM experience

City*: Houston

State*: Texas