Business Development Manager

D3Energy; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

D3Energy in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks a Business Development Manager to drive outbound lead generation and qualification, building a robust pipeline for floating solar projects. You will identify prospects, reach decision-makers by phone and email, and arrange meetings for the development team.

This hands-on role emphasizes activity, CRM discipline, and travel to conferences; base salary with commission is offered; headquarters base with periodic travel.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in business development or outbound sales; energy or construction background preferred but not required.
• Proven track record meeting outbound activity and pipeline targets.
• Strong verbal and written communication with senior decision-makers.
• Highly organized with CRM discipline and follow-up.
• Willing to travel periodically for conferences and client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research prospective clients and opportunities.
• Outreach via phone, email, and networks to engage decision-makers.
• Qualify inbound inquiries and move to meetings.
• Schedule introductory meetings for senior leadership; transition to dev team.
• Represent the company at industry conferences.
• Maintain CRM with prospecting activity.
• Meet activity and meeting-generation targets.

Skills

Lead generation

Outbound sales

CRM

Communication

Travel willingness

Tools

CRM software

Job description

D3Energy | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Full-time | Base + Commission

About D3Energy

D3Energy is the nation's leading developer of floating solar, with more operational floating photovoltaic systems than any other company in the United States. We provide development, engineering, construction, and operations services for floating solar projects nationwide, serving utility, government, and commercial clients.

Position Summary

D3Energy is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead outbound lead generation and qualification efforts. This individual will be responsible for identifying prospective clients, initiating contact with decision-makers, and securing qualified meetings for the development team. This is a hands‑on, activity-driven role focused on building and maintaining a consistent pipeline of new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research prospective clients and project opportunities aligned with company criteria
• Conduct outbound outreach via phone, email, and professional networks to engage decision-makers
• Qualify inbound inquiries and advance them to scheduled meetings
• Schedule and coordinate introductory meetings for senior leadership; support transition of qualified opportunities to the development team
• Represent the company at industry conferences and trade events
• Maintain accurate and current records of all prospecting activity within the company CRM
• Meet established activity and meeting‑generation targets

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in business development, outbound sales, or a related client‑facing role; experience in energy, infrastructure, or construction is preferred but not required
• Demonstrated success meeting or exceeding outbound activity and pipeline‑generation goals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including comfort engaging senior decision-makers by phone
• Highly organized and self‑directed, with disciplined CRM and follow‑up practices
• Willingness to travel periodically for conferences and client meetings

Compensation and Location

Competitive base salary with performance-based commission. This position is based at our headquarters, with periodic travel.