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$72k–$77k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
401(k) Employer-match, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Paid Time Off, Holiday PTO
Posted 21d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Support the Utility Scale development team in sourcing and originating new large-scale solar projects. Manage the development cycle from site selection and outreach to financing and construction readiness.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience in renewable energy, sales, or real estate. Must be proficient in communication, cold-calling, and mapping tools like Google Earth or GIS.
Full job description
Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp!
This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world.
What we’re looking for:
Nexamp is looking to hire a Utility Scale Business Development Associate. You will be responsible to support the Utility Scale development team throughout the entire development cycle. This role will support the origination of new large-scale projects and help develop them to the point they are financed, and ready for construction.
We are accepting candidates across our hub offices of Chicago, IL, and Austin, TX, where you will be hybrid. You will report to the VP, Utility Scale Development .
What you’ll do:
Learn Nexamp’s project site selection parameters and development approach.
Source new project sites using direct mailers and cold calls. Generate proposals and outreach materials to support project development efforts.
Evaluate potential ground and rooftop solar sites using GIS applications.
Maintain detailed reports using Salesforce and other applications.
Build and preserve relationships with property owners and potential partners.
Coordinate with Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams to identify potential project flaws.
Provide general administrative support and coordination to the Business Development team as needed.
What you’ll bring:
Bachelor’s degree
1+ years of experience in renewable energy, business development, sales, or real estate.
Strong sales voice and comfort with persuasive communication, including cold-calling potential prospects.
Experience using Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Earth (or similar mapping tool).
Highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects, initiatives, and data.
GIS experience is preferred.
Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.
Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.
If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please apply.
At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.
You’ll love working here because:
Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, and cell phone reimbursement. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide.We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!
Compensation
The reasonably estimated salary for this role at Nexamp ranges from $72,000 - $77,000. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual bonus programs based on individual and company performance, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). Additionally, you may be eligible to participate in the Company’s stock option plan. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but is not limited to, skills and qualifications, internal equity, performance, and geographic location.
Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
Nexamp is leading the transformation to the new energy economy with proven solutions for the deployment and operation of solar energy assets. Our comprehensive capabilities span the entire solar project lifecycle – from project development, design and construction, through financing, operations, and maintenance. Our integrated, best-in-class solutions make solar energy simple and profitable for our clients and partners and make an impact every day. With a rapidly expanding network of property owners, businesses, communities, and residents benefitting from our growing portfolio of solar assets across the US, Nexamp is laying the groundwork for a cleaner, more secure energy future.
Offices: 101 Summer St, Boston, Massachusetts, US · 154 W 14th St, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10011, US · 10 Dorrance Street, Suite 700, Providence, RI 02903, US · 5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC 20015, US · 17 Parkridge Road, Haverhill, MA 01835, US
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