Director of Business Development - Northeast

Resource Innovations; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Innovations is seeking a highly driven Director of Business Development to lead growth across the Northeast region, spearheading sales strategy for our DSM portfolio including energy efficiency, demand response and load flexibility, transportation electrification (EVs), and solar and battery programs.

You will bring established mid- to senior-level relationships with Northeast utilities and a proven track record of closing complex deals in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Must have established mid- to senior-level relationships across Northeast utilities.
• Experience closing complex deals in the energy sector.
• Ability to translate strategic vision into executable plans.

Responsibilities

• Secure new revenue with Electric and Gas utilities in the Northeast by driving new sales and coordinating with regulatory, delivery, and shared services teams.
• Achieve annual sales quota goals and expand EE, DR, and DER services to utilities.
• Develop and implement integrated BD and sales strategies, including strategic plans for new and existing utility accounts.

Skills

Strategic sales leadership

Relationship management

Energy sector knowledge

Proposal development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/related field

Job description

Resource Innovations is seeking a highly driven and strategic Director of Business Development to lead growth efforts across the Northeast region. In this role, you will spearhead business development and sales strategy for our Demand Side Management (DSM) portfolio, including energy efficiency, demand response and load flexibility, transportation electrification (EVs), and solar and battery programs. You will play a critical role in expanding our footprint with electric and gas utilities, identifying new opportunities, and driving revenue growth in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. We are looking for a candidate with established mid- to senior-level relationships across Northeast utilities, along with a strong track record of developing and closing complex deals within the energy sector. This individual will bring both strategic vision and hands-on execution, partnering closely with internal leaders to shape solutions that meet client needs and advance Resource Innovations’ mission. Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Secure new revenue with Electric and Gas utilities in the Northeastern United States, by driving new sales, and working with Resource Innovations' regulatory team, delivery teams, and shared services teams
• Achieve annual sales quota goals
• Increase company revenue through the expansion of energy efficiency (EE), demand response (DR), and other Distributed Energy Resources (DER) services and programs to electric and gas utilities in target geographic areas with target utilities and to help our company achieve sales and bookings goals
• Work hand-in-hand with our Delivery and Operations teams to provide excellent customer service and drive new opportunities for our regional delivery operations team
• Develop and implement integrated business development and sales strategies including detailed strategic sales and account plans to capture new utility clients as well as expand our business at existing utility accounts
• Serve as a Resource Innovations client advocate on regional teams to ensure fulfillment of brand promise including customer satisfaction and experience
• Partner with business unit operations leaders, company subject matter experts, and national support service teams to develop customized solutions to achieve potential or existing client needs
• Actively identify client and market needs through collaboration with Sector Leads and Delivery Leaders to create new solutions and product offerings
• Meet with all Investor-Owned Utilities and large Municipal Utilities within assigned sales service territory in a given calendar year
• Drive process improvements where needed to improve quality, creativity, sales and account management processes, and customer service
• Establish and maintain relationships with key clients, strategic partners, and contractors
• Lead and support proposal development process by providing proposal team with insight on key market and client drivers and strategic guidance on competitive positioning, approach, and pricing
• Assist with the growth of the capital of Resource Innovations. This includes assisting with product developments; product improvements; helping to build new tools; new program ideas; etc.
• Support project launch and ensure smooth transition of clients to project implementation teams
• Work with delivery team leaders on opportunities within their region and utility accounts
• Provide operational and support services feedback to applicable leadership
• Other duties as assigned.