At CLEAResult, we lead the transition to a sustainable, equitable, and carbon-neutral energy-efficient future for our communities and our planet. We do that by creating a people-first culture built on trust, accountability, and transparency; where every employee – regardless of position, role, or identity is treated with respect and given an equal chance to thrive.

Additionally, you will enjoy:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; we also offer a company-paid health care concierge service to help navigate our health plan to make the best decisions for you and yours
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick, personal and parental leave time
• Paid Volunteer Time: giving back to our communities is important to us
• Employee Recognition Program – convert your recognition points into gift cards
• Employee Assistance Program – offers benefits to help you manage daily responsibilities
• Access to on-demand training courses to advance further in your career

Job Description

This is a remote position that can sit anywhere in our Central Region (MN, IL, WI, IA, IN, NE, CO, NM, KS, OK, TX, LA, AR, MO, TN, MS, AL, GA, FL, NC, SC, KY). Frequent travel is required.

As a Business Development Vice President with CLEAResult, you will lead, mentor, oversee, and manage a group of Business Development Representatives in your assigned region. You and your team will be responsible for proactively generating leads through contacts with existing and potential customers in assigned geographic territories.  BD Representatives, under the guidance and leadership of the BD VP, facilitate the sales process with the appropriate cross functional teams. You will be accountable for developing your BD team as they deliver on the revenue objectives for the Business Development team at CLEAResult. You will be accountable for securing all revenue-generating contracts with our clients—leading negotiations with the client, ensuring the contract negotiation process occurs internally and delivering the final contract for signature for all new programs, extensions, rebids, and program expansions.  As a direct report to the Central Region SVP, you will be expected to have an extensive knowledge of the energy efficiency industry, and to be well-versed in the dynamics of the industry, including awareness of the legislative and regulatory environment in your region.

Primary Responsibilities:

Leads, motivates, coaches and support BD team within an assigned regionAccountable for achieving annual regional growth objectives by working with BD Representatives to secure new business opportunities with regionally targeted, enterprise-level accounts through consultative prospecting, networking, qualifying and closing techniquesIdentifies regional market trends for communication (through periodic regional review sessions) and planning with service line leaders for future product enhancement and developmentDevelops, owns and drives execution of regional growth plans and regional enterprise-client strategies based on knowledge of applicable regulatory environments and client types (e.g., investor-owned utility, municipal, generation, retail, etc)Responsible for prioritizing BD efforts within region to achieve revenue and bookings goals, as well as align with overarching CLEAResult strategic objectivesDevelops sales plans unique to each BD Representative’s assigned territory and leads their team through the BD process, working with delivery and various sales support organizations as neededLeads effective development and delivery of competitive client proposals by collaborating with Solutions, Operations and Sales Operations teamsResponsible for identifying and communicating required design, pricing and delivery strategies (collectively, “win strategies”) to these internal teams and assessing proposals for their match to needed win strategiesParticipates in maintaining client relationships at executive levels and properly sets delivery expectations with clients as well as internal delivery teamsParticipates in ongoing client relationships as part of strategic account plans. Works with CPG teams to identify future strategies and new opportunities with those existing clientsSecures all revenue-generating contracts with our clients—leading negotiations with the client, ensuring the contract negotiation process occurs internally, and delivering contracts for signature across all program types:  new programs, extensions, rebids, and program expansionsCultivates a culture of innovation and sales process excellence to ensure high client satisfaction and increased proposal win percentages. Applies sales best practices across all opportunities within assigned regionLeads strategy for building a high-quality pipeline of new business opportunitiesResponsible for monthly forecasting of bookingsDriving team performanceAssists in the recruitment, hiring and training of new Regional Sales team membersTracks, monitors and redirects team performanceAttends and/or assists in securing executive level sales meetings as neededCommunicates best practices and personal/professional development opportunities for team

Education, Experience and Skills:

Must have experience within the energy efficiency industry14+ years with BA; 12+ years with MBADemonstrated ability to drive the following:Overall business development initiativesBring national insights to clientsContribute to the national strategyDevelop advanced concepts, techniques, and standardsDesign new applications based on professional principles and theoriesPosition yourself as an expert in the field and within the corporation

Compensation Range

$131,900.00 - $197,800.00

Currency

USD

Type

Salary

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD/technology), for example.

Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. Successful hires must pass pre-employment checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran, or any other protected status.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. CLEAResult retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or requirements at any time without notice.