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Business Developer/ Sales Engineer
$100k - 150k per year
Renewable Energy
US
United States
Permanent
Remote

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Business Development professional with strong experience in the utility-scale renewable energy sector—someone who excels at building authentic relationships, identifying opportunities, and converting them into long-term partnerships. This role will be instrumental in expanding market presence across solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and substation projects, supporting continued leadership in quality and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities within the solar, BESS, and substation markets

  • Leverage an established industry network (e.g., EPCs, developers, IPPs) to generate qualified leads and drive growth

  • Execute both cold and warm outreach strategies to establish new client relationships

  • Manage and grow client accounts, ensuring high levels of service and long-term partnership development

  • Collaborate with senior leadership on proposals, negotiations, and strategic initiatives

  • Represent the organization at industry events and conferences to increase visibility and strengthen connections

Qualifications & Experience

  • 6–10 years of experience in business development or sales within utility-scale solar or renewable energy

  • Experience with a developer, IPP, EPC, or engineering firm strongly preferred

  • Demonstrated success in generating and maintaining high-value client relationships

  • A strong, active network of industry contacts that can be immediately leveraged

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

Why Join

  • Join an established organization with a long track record in renewable energy engineering

  • Work in a culture that emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and integrity

  • Benefit from a fully remote role with occasional travel for client and team engagement

  • Collaborate with a mission-driven team committed to advancing clean energy solutions

In this role, you won’t just sell services—you’ll help shape the future of clean energy.

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