Our client is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager in the Southern United States to originate and secure an ambitious pipeline of PV solar projects.

Responsibilities

• To develop new business opportunities and see that these opportunities are pursued to their maximum potential.
• Developing a viable solar (and storage in certain jurisdictions) offering.
• Develop strong working relationships with the project funders and its Investment Managers
• To develop strong external relationships with key stakeholders throughout the market.
• To oversee PR, lobbying and marketing activities
• Manage the Legal and Technical Due Diligence process with the support of the legal and technical teams
• Negotiate the relevant project contracts
• Generating and understanding company strategies and developing best business practices accordingly.
• To develop strong working relationships with the project stakeholders.
• Reporting concisely and clearly to Senior Management

Requirements

• Technical understanding of solar and the energy markets.
• Understanding of solar power industry, energy and environmental issues in the relevant jurisdiction
• Understanding of commercial activities including funding arrangements and legal requirements.
• Experience in the private or public sector, showing adaptability and ability to learn quickly.

Proven track record of:

• First-hand experience of business development.
• Delivering growth in a new market.
• Negotiation skills and communication skills.

General Skills / Attributes:

• Ability to develop and update professional knowledge and skills quickly and efficiently. Ability to apply professional knowledge and skills in the advancement of business objectives.
• Proven proactive approach to business development.
• Quickly and successfully implements changes and improvements in operational activities and services. Effectively carries out tasks that are required by the Development team in addition to carrying out own role.
• Adapts to changes in company strategy whilst developing own strategy to achieve a personal goal of competently developing projects.
• Assesses own development needs and develops self to improve job performance and fulfill future potential. Contributes to the team ethos of Company.
• The ability to evaluate and convey complex information to others in an effective manner through persuasive communication, negotiating skills and clear presentation skills in both verbal and written contexts.
• The ability to evaluate and convey complex information to others in an effective manner through persuasive communication, negotiating skills and clear presentation skills in both verbal and written contexts.