Manager Business Development

Kindle Energy; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy management company is seeking a Manager of Business Development. In this dynamic role, you will build relationships and develop strategies to support the growth of gas power plant projects, including project evaluations and negotiations, all while working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor's degree required, preferred coursework in business or a technical field.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain customer relationships for business development.
• Lead analyses, legal drafting, and negotiations for power plant developments.
• Create business case proposals and presentations.

Skills

Data analytics

Communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

GIS/mapping tools

Job description

JOB TITLE: Manager Business Development

LOCATION: Remote

MANAGER: Vice President Business Development



Kindle Energy LLC (“Kindle”) specializes in the management, optimization, and development of power generation in the United States and Canada and is a portfolio company of Blackstone Group Inc. Blackstone is a leading global alternative asset manager with $1 trillion of total assets under management. Kindle manages 8.7 GW of generation in Ohio, Indiana, Texas, and Louisiana, with a 700 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine project in Louisiana and a 164 MW Simple Cycle Combustion Turbine project in Colorado, both currently under construction.

Job Summary:

We currently have an opportunity for a Manager of Business Development to support a dynamic and growing team engaged in building a pipeline of gas power plant development projects to support growing needs for clean-burning and reliable generation.

Responsibilities:

• Support and initiate business development efforts, working collaboratively with various colleagues, for new build as well as ongoing project and business development initiatives
• Develop and maintain customer relationships in support of development initiatives (e.g. relationships with landowners, prospective offtakers, community leaders, partners, vendors, etc.)
• Support and lead analyses, structuring, legal drafting, and negotiations associated with complex transactions for power plant developmnents (e.g. engineering design, equipment procurement, construction, offtake, fuel supply, permits, market trends, insurance related matters, etc.)
• Perform project evaluations and due diligence to help make recommendations in support of large customer/industry initiatives, long-term contracted investments, and new growth opportunities
• Review, research, and respond to customer request for proposals (“RFPs”)
• Review, research, publish, manage responses, and make selection recommendations regarding subcontractor and/or vendor RFPs
• Create business case proposals and presentations for business growth and development opportunities
• Conduct market research and provide analyses of multiple facets within the energy industry to develop and support new investment opportunities
• Create, review, proofread, format, and present materials such as board-quality Power Point presentations and Word documents, business correspondence, financial models, technical analyses, and investment memorandums
• Coordinate schedules and team calendars as needed
• Manage and track major project deadlines, milestones, and/or deliverables and guide them to conclusion in a timely manner
• Lead and assist with special projects as required
• Travel up to 50% of the time, as necessary to support business and project development initiatives
• Other duties may be required as business needs dictates

Qualifications:

• Performance is the ultimate discriminator; looking for self starter willing to take initiative in a lean and dynamic environment
• Must have a high level of self-awareness, motivation, and ability to communicate openly and timely with team members and outside counterparties
• Advanced technical and communications skills, including exceptional data analytics, written, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• High proficiency in analytical and presentation tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, GIS/mapping tools and other applications
• Exceptional project management, communications, analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility and ability to prioritize and work in a rapidly changing environment
• Willingness to learn and be trained in new areas as well as the power generation industry
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours as needed
• Minimum of bachelors’ degree required, preferred coursework in business or a technical field; previous experience in the energy industry could be substituted in lieu of a business or technical degree
• Relevant work experience that will translate into a fast-paced environment

Kindle Energy LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, Kindle Energy LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has or operates facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, compensation, and training.