Director of Business Development, Energy Solutions

CLEAResult; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

CLEAResult in the United States seeks a Director of Business Development to lead regional growth by identifying opportunities, building relationships with prospective clients, and advancing the sales cycle. This role requires seasoned leadership, deep energy-efficiency expertise, and the ability to shape both regional and national strategies.

You will mentor BD managers, generate leads, engage industry partners, and contribute to national BD planning with insights from regional experiences,

Qualifications

• Energy efficiency industry experience required.
• Senior-level business development leadership experience.
• Proven track record in national market insights.

Responsibilities

• Support BD Managers and regional teams with territory plans and pursuit strategies.
• Provide coaching on prospecting, client engagement, and opportunity qualification.
• Contribute to a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented BD culture.
• Generate leads and initiate conversations with prospective clients.
• Maintain industry relationships to stay current on utility trends, regulatory developments, and competitor activity.
• Help identify strategic partners and develop partnership opportunities.
• Bring national market insights to client conversations and internal planning.
• Play a key role in shaping national BD strategy through regional experience.

Skills

Lead major BD efforts

National market insights

BD strategy development

BD concepts and practices

Energy industry expertise

Education

BA degree

MBA

Job description

CLEAResult in the United States seeks a Director of Business Development to lead regional growth by identifying opportunities, building relationships with prospective clients, and advancing the sales cycle. This role requires seasoned leadership, deep energy-efficiency expertise, and the ability to shape both regional and national strategies.

You will mentor BD managers, generate leads, engage industry partners, and contribute to national BD planning with insights from regional experiences,