Business Development Manager, Operations & Maintenance

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary:
The Business Development Manager - Operations & Maintenance will be responsible for managing client relationships, seeking out new opportunities and driving revenue growth for our Operations and Maintenance team.

Hybrid or Remote opportunities available.

Job Description:



*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:


* Account management of existing client base and development of new client relationships


* Understanding of renewable energy solutions market and client development principles in a professional service industry setting


* Prospecting and qualification of new clients and opportunities through in-person and remote networking efforts


* Have a high-level ability to speak to all service offerings, while developing an in-depth understanding of SOLV's Operations and Maintenance services specifically.


* Liaise closely with Bus.

Dev.

team to coordinate SOLV pursuit of project Opportunities both through response to formal RFP processes and bi-lateral negotiation.


* Review BusDev "Go/NoGo" decision, review incoming RFPs (Request For Proposal) and be able to understand and summarize key Opportunity parameters in succinct and accurate fashion (i.e.

Client, Location, MW capacity, Interconnection Voltage, COD deadline, RFP deadline etc.).


* Lead the pursuit effort and manage all communications and deliverables to the client.


* Prepare proposals and quotes using company-provided templates and tools.


* Create, update, and maintain records and workflows in business operations platforms such as CRM, shared folders, etc.


* Take accurate meeting minutes and track assigned deliverables.


* Follow-up with team members beyond BusDev department regarding assigned tasks and due dates.


* Maintain fluent working knowledge of renewable energy subject matter (primarily utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems) to facilitate performance of duties.


* Maintain engagement (i.e.

liaise with SOLV Team & Client, as needed) between quote submittal and contract signature


* Attend industry events and follow industry news for project announcements, sales, and transfers


* Additional duties and tasks may be assigned to support Business Development efforts.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:


* Bachelor's or Master's degree in science or technology preferred


* Experience in utility-scale solar and storage, or adjacent energy or construction industry preferred


* Network of existing industry contacts preferred


* Basic understanding of utility-scale solar design and engineering principles preferred


* Excellent written...