Description
The Company
As the Operations and Maintenance arm of Cypress Creek Energy, Cypress Creek Solutions supports one of the nation’s largest renewable energy portfolios, helping ensure critical energy infrastructure operates safely, efficiently, and reliably for the customers and communities that depend on it. The energy industry is entering one of the most significant periods of growth in its history, making our work more important than ever.
We believe great infrastructure starts with great people. Whether you are working in the field, supporting projects remotely, or helping solve challenges from our NERC-registered Control Center, you will be part of a team that values safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
We invest in professional growth and believe some of the best learning comes from meaningful responsibility. You’ll have opportunities to take ownership, solve complex challenges, expand your expertise, and advance your career while contributing to work that keeps critical infrastructure running every day. Join us and build a rewarding career in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the energy industry.
Overview
The Business Development Manager – Standalone Services is responsible for growing the Cypress Creek Solutions (Operations and Maintenance) Standalone Services business in the United States which encompasses our module washing, array services, EPC milestone inspections, Inverter Specialty Services, and vegetation maintenance offerings. They will manage the client relationship up to operational onboarding as well as support the Account Management team in increasing share of wallet of current customers. This includes sourcing new clients, developing and maintaining relationships, proposal generation, and contract negotiations. This individual will also have the opportunity to define the go to market strategy.
Reporting to the Vice President, Commercial Operations the primary goal of the Business Development Manager is to create lasting, mutually beneficial partnerships with clients that result in new contracts for the business. They have the ability to speak expertly and technically to clients with a transparent, trustworthy approach. Since every client and project is different, they need to be able to develop creative and tailored solutions. The Business Development Manager will serve as the face of Cypress Creek Solutions during the sales process and represent our values to clients.
Responsibilities
- Identify potential clients active in Cypress Creek Solutions target markets and complete appropriate research on their business and needs
- Outreach: through personal and professional networks reach out to prospective clients to establish relationships with Cypress Creek Solutions
- Sales meetings: run in-person and videoconference sales meetings to explain Cypress Creek Solutions service offerings and value proposition, find opportunities to collaborate on, understand the customer’s procurement process
- Proposal management: management and execution responsibility for proposal development, working closely with Cypress Creek Solutions Business Development Analyst and key stakeholders
- Proposal follow up: follow up with the client to ensure Cypress Creek Solutions remains in the RFP process and amend the proposal to address client feedback
- Log and track all opportunities and account outreach in CRM for executive level report out
- Develop relationships with prospective clients, while maintaining existing client relationships
- Market research: keep up to date on all news related to clients and industry trends to drive go to market approach
- Meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets
- Contract negotiation: negotiate key commercial and technical terms with the client, collaborate with O&M team to execute contracts aligned to target profitability and risk exposure
- Support Account Management team in capturing new business with existing customers and additional scope on existing contracts
Education & Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in business, construction, or engineering; MBA or other advanced degree valued but not required
- Minimum of 5 years of account management or business development experience in the energy industry
- Experience developing or working directly in pricing models focused on operations and maintenance services highly valued
- Experience negotiating operations and maintenance services contracts with an eye for profitability and risk reduction highly valued
- Strong network of renewable industry relationships
- Demonstrated achievement in B2B sales
- Deep understanding of the industry, with the ability to become a subject matter expert on the job
- Technical expertise in solar, storage, and substation assets required
- Strong verbal/written communication, analytical, organizational and time management skills
- Never ending drive to find the next opportunity and bring to close
- Embracing and living by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Energy
- Able to travel up to 30% of the time
Location: This is a remote role, however candidates based in Asheville and Durham, NC are encouraged to apply where we have offices and follow a hybrid schedule.
Benefits:
- 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
- 401(k) Match
- Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
- Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Phone Bill Reimbursement
- Company Swag
A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Energy Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCE and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.
Cypress Creek Energy is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Please be aware of recruiting scams—official communications will only come from @ccrenew.com, we will never request personal or financial information, and any suspicious activity should be reported to HR@ccrenew.com.
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