Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GridBeyond is a green technology energy scale-up focused on helping deliver a global zero-carbon future. They are seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the PJM & MISO market by developing new client relationships and building a strong sales pipeline for demand response solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of a robust sales pipeline and business propositions to sell demand response programs to large energy consumers in the US Energy markets
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to achieve agreed sales targets
- Build strategic relationships with clients, expand professional networks, and represent the business at relevant industry events
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support the development of client solutions
- Identify cross-selling opportunities and synergies based on client and industry needs
- Use Salesforce CRM to manage opportunities and support disciplined pipeline and sales-cycle management
- Provide market forecasting to support the company’s US growth strategy
- Promote GridBeyond’s brand in the US energy market, with a particular focus on PJM / MISO, to increase awareness and grow market share
- Develop and execute regional growth plans as an experienced sales territory manager
Skills
- Strong background in sales and business development, with the ability to develop and shape long-term commercial opportunities
- Proven ability to manage and forecast sales cycles
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly to a broad stakeholder group including operations managers, engineers, facility managers, and CFOs
- Ability to influence and negotiate through complex, technical sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders
- Strong customer management skills and excellent listening and interpersonal capability
- Commercial awareness and the ability to combine strategic thinking with operational delivery
- Experience using Salesforce CRM
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Existing relationships or contacts with US-based industrial and commercial consumers would be advantageous, though not essential
- Knowledge of industry best practices and an established reputation as a trusted professional within the sector
- Training in a recognized sales methodology such as SPIN, TAS, or Miller-Heiman
Benefits
- Performance-based annual bonus, where relevant.
- 30/31 paid days off per year, including holidays.
- 401(k) with generous employer contribution.
- Paid market-leading medical insurance cover.
- Self-development funding.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Flexible and hybrid working model
Company Overview
GridBeyond provides wireless energy management and control systems for retail, commercial and industrial users. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in Dublin, Dublin, IRL, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://gridbeyond.com/.