Vice President Of Business Development

About the Position

Vice President Of Business Development

Confidential is seeking a Vice President of Business Development with extensive experience in solar energy and project management to lead our development team.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and management of development activities and processes, including scheduling, permitting and entitlements, budgeting, and interconnection.
• Lead the origination and development of new projects assigned to development team account managers.
• Conduct project economic and feasibility analyses.
• Lead proposal generation and project finance structuring, coordinating with the CEO, finance partners, operations, and legal teams.
• Manage and provide written status reports on project progress.
• Prioritize Development Team resources to advance projects, maximize profitability, and minimize risk in pursuit of company goals.
• Lead external sales, channel development, and market segmentation to identify target markets for the business services.
• Direct marketing and media/industry outreach in collaboration with the CEO and outside consultants.
• Identify new market opportunities for utility-scale projects, working alongside the energy storage team to develop PV projects paired with storage.
• Contribute to business process improvements.
• Manage RFPs and proposals.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the development team, including hiring and overseeing developers and technical personnel to support execution.
• Direct the contracting and activities of subcontractors and consultants who support the development team in coordination with Legal.
• Oversee the daily workflow of projects.
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Requirements

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the solar industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Data-driven with a detailed understanding of project financial models and the ability to make informed decisions throughout the development process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong negotiation skills.
• Client Relationship Management.
• Ability to travel throughout the Northeast up to 50% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, engineering, or a related field required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of successful power generation project development experience, with a minimum of 5 years in utility-scale solar projects.
• Thorough understanding of market regulations, interconnection processes, power marketing strategies, and siting considerations.
• Detailed understanding of the permitting and interconnection processes required to successfully develop projects.

We Offer

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Starts the first month after hire with Company covering 75% of the premiums for you and your family.
• Life Insurance: Basic Employee Life Insurance ($10k) provided at no cost; optional Employee Supplemental, Spouse, and Child life insurance.
• Paid Vacation: Ten (10) days in the first year. Additional 1.5 days per subsequent year, up to a maximum of 20 days annually.
• Paid Holidays: Ten (10) paid holidays plus your birthday each year.
• Sick Leave: Six (6) sick days (48 hours) per year.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan: Company contributes 3% non-electively each payroll, 100% vested upon eligibility after 90 days of full-time employment.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling, wellness, and work/life services provided by National EAP, pre-paid by Company.
• Professional Development: Assistance for professional development and continuing education.

About the Company

Location: Mahwah, NJ, United States

Salary: $180,000 per year

Category: Senior, Department Head, CMO

Employment Type: Full time

For fastest response, email Jeanna Malines at [email protected] or call 407.906.9705.