Business Development Manager

Viridan Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Job summary

Viridan Group is seeking a Business Development & Project Manager for its Battery Energy Storage (BESS) division in a hybrid Chicago role. The position blends business development, project management, proposal development, and customer engagement to convert opportunities into fully developed projects.

You will work with founders, shape pricing and scopes, and build strong client relationships while helping establish core processes as the organization scales.

Qualifications

• Experience in renewable energy, battery storage (BESS), or related commercial/industrial environments.
• Strong customer-facing communication and relationship management.
• Ability to develop proposals, pricing, and project scopes for technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of proposals and pricing for commercial BESS projects.
• Manage opportunities from initial customer engagement through proposal delivery and project execution.
• Partner with company leadership during client meetings and presentations.

Skills

Business development

Project management

Proposal development

Customer engagement

Pricing

Renewable energy

BESS

Job description

Business Development & Project Manager – Battery Energy Storage (BESS)

Our client, a well-capitalized and rapidly growing energy startup, is seeking a Business Development & Project Manager to help build and scale its battery energy storage (BESS) business. This is a unique opportunity to join the company as one of its first hires, working directly alongside the founders to drive business growth and shape the future of the organization.

This hybrid role combines business development, project management, proposal development, and customer engagement. You'll help transform client opportunities into fully developed, competitively priced projects while playing a key role in establishing processes and supporting long-term company growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of proposals and pricing for commercial battery energy storage projects.
• Manage opportunities from initial customer engagement through proposal delivery and project execution.
• Partner with company leadership during client meetings and presentations.
• Build accurate project scopes, pricing, and commercial proposals.
• Develop strong relationships with commercial and institutional clients while serving as a trusted advisor throughout the sales process.
• Support the creation of internal processes and operational best practices as the business continues to grow.
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic initiatives and take on increasing operational responsibility over time.

Qualifications

• Experience in renewable energy, battery storage (BESS), electrical contracting, project development, project management, or a related commercial/industrial environment.
• Strong customer-facing communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to develop proposals, pricing, and project scopes for technical projects.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Equity participation available for the right candidate.
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and meaningful influence on company strategy.
• Significant career growth opportunities as the organization expands.
• The chance to play a foundational role in building a high-growth business within the rapidly expanding battery energy storage market.