Carrier Energy Sr. Business Development Manager

Carrier; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Development Leader to engage with utilities and partners in the HVAC and energy sector. This role involves building strategic relationships, negotiating agreements, and launching pilot programs to validate innovative energy solutions. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience in business development and strong communication skills to advocate for policies that support sustainable energy initiatives. Join a forward-thinking company committed to making a positive impact on the environment and energy management.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in business development or securing C-level partnerships.
• Experience launching pilot projects with utilities and large partners.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic engagement with utilities and partners for HVAC solutions.
• Manage the launch and operation of utility pilot programs.
• Negotiate agreements for integrating partner solutions.

Skills

Business Development

Negotiation Skills

Relationship Management

Consultative Sales Strategies

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Country:

United States of America

Location:

North Carolina, US, Remote

Carrier Global Corporation, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do.

About This Role

The Carrier Energy Utility Business Development Leaders will drive strategic engagement with utilities and key partners to validate and deploy Carrier Energy’s integrated HVAC and energy solutions. In this role the successful candidate will be responsible for building relationships, establish MOUs, and execute field trials that solidify Carrier Energy’s position as a trusted partner in demand response, VPP orchestration, and sustainable energy management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and engage target utilities and key RTO/ISOs to validate Carrier Energy’s business model and offerings.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with utility stakeholders to understand their business needs and align Carrier Energy’s solutions with their objectives.
• Collaborate on defining the utility incentive models and integrating these into Carrier Energy’s pilots and solutions.
• Lead the negotiation and execution of agreements to integrate partner solutions into field trials and future deployments.
• Secure MOUs with utilities to launch pilot programs.
• Manage the successful launch and operation of utility pilots.
• Oversee the integration of partners into field trials to validate technical and operational feasibility.
• Act as a liaison between utilities, partners, and internal teams to ensure alignment on goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Advocate for policies and incentives that support the adoption of Carrier Energy’s solutions.
• Develop scalable strategies for engaging large-scale utilities and partners in preparation for full commercial launch.
• Explore opportunities for joint microgrid and energy management initiatives.

Level of Responsibility:

• Influences business decisions made by executive leadership
• Problems faced are complex and require extensive investigation / analysis
• Communicates with senior leadership regarding matters of strategic importance to the organization; conducts briefings with senior leaders in and outside of job function

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 6+ years of experience in business development or securing C-level partnerships
• 2+ years of experience launching pilot projects or strategic initiatives with utilities and large enterprise partners.
• Ability to travel up to 50% domestically.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related fields; advanced degree preferred.
• experience in business development or securing partnerships, preferably with utilities or in the energy sector.
• Experience with demand response programs, VPPs, or distributed energy resources (DER).
• Familiarity with HVAC and battery technologies or related energy management solutions.
• Proven experience and ability to develop and execute consultative sales strategies that drive value growth for Utility customers
• Related direct sales or accounts/sales management experience with Utilities
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, while also able to manage multiple priorities and ambiguity
• Strong negotiation skills: ability to understand contractual, legal language
• Ability to lead and work in cross-functional environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ideal candidate for this position is an excellent communicator who possesses a combination of business acumen, industry experience, technical and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with program management and a proven record as an effective leader / influencer is a plus.

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