Senior Business Development Manager
Our team at Worthington Energy Consultants, A Pilot Company, is looking to hire a Senior Business Development Manager to originate new business and nurture select client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of identifying and securing new business opportunities, fostering strategic partnerships, and driving energy innovation and sustainability on a national scale. This role requires the development and execution of sales strategies to deliver commodity and non-commodity products and services to Commercial and Industrial customers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
- Drive new business growth by selling electricity, natural gas, and other energy solutions to large commercial and industrial customers.
- Build critical mass within agreed timeframes in target regions.
- Originate new business through organized prospecting and networking.
- Proactively identify, develop, and close business that aligns with company objectives and revenue goals.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and competitive developments to anticipate market shifts and capitalize on opportunities.
- Identify client needs for creative solutions beyond commodity supply, including energy and invoice audits, behind the meter solutions, bill-pay, water savings, demand response, and more.
- Nurture and grow existing customer relationships.
- Be the main point of contact for designated strategic accounts to maximize their potential and profitability.
- Identify cross-selling opportunities to increase growth with customers and prospects.
- Attend conferences to foster relationships and gather intelligence on market trends and competitor activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
The qualified candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in direct sales and consultative selling in the retail energy markets, with a thorough understanding of deregulated electricity, natural gas, and renewable energy markets. Other qualifications include:
- Demonstrated success in negotiating and closing complex, high-value deals in deregulated energy markets
- Intimate knowledge of deregulated electricity and natural gas markets, energy supply agreements, contract language, and product offerings.
- Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales quotas.
- Ability to quickly identify and qualify sales opportunities to build and maintain a pipeline for new business.
- Ability to illustrate ROI to C-level decision-makers and interact with facilities managers and engineers.
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time (US Only).
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision insurance, life & accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) savings plan with company match, and paid vacation.
Job Type:Full Time