Spark Power
Business Development Manager
Spark Power, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
The
Business Development Manager
is responsible for leading the selling efforts of Spark Power renewables services into national markets. This is a hands-on position that involves extensive face-to-face interaction with existing customers and, especially, new customer prospects.
What will do you as a Business Development Manager?
Accountable to meet and/or exceed the aggregate annual segment sales target through new customer acquisition activities and retention of current customersIdentify strategic customer accounts/prospects and develop annual sales account plansEstablish a high-level ability to speak to Spark Power's renewables services offerings (Operations and Maintenance, repower, BESS services, substation)Secure opportunities to quote on customer requirements including responding to inbound request for proposal and request for information activities through networking, cold calling and monitoring customer/prospect procurement activitiesProvide sales leadership in the negotiation and closing of major project opportunities working collaboratively with cross functional teamsNegotiate contract terms, conditions, and pricing with customers, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements that meet both parties' objectivesCollaborate closely with internal teams, including the operations team, legal and finance to ensure seamless execution processesEnsure up to date reporting within the Netsuite CRM system to manage customer and channel partner relationships, track all outreach activities and stages of the sales funnelWorking with the Marketing team, determine strategies and tactics in support of new businessWorking with the Marketing and Operations teams, provide support in the planning, execution and delivery of tradeshows and on-site customer activities such as customer workshops, and presentationsEnsure compliance to legislative, regulatory and Health & Safety policies, procedures and standardsOther tasks as requiredSpark Power Employee Benefits and Perks:
Diverse customer base-including: industrial, commercial and institutionalCompetitive wages and commission planBenefits (health, vision, dental)401K contribution, up to 3% matchContinuous training and skills improvement including Spark U and external trainingHands-on and supportive leadership teamEmployee referral bonus programMonthly cell phone allowanceAll travel, training & PPE paid forCorporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail..)...much moreDo you have the Spark? Here's what we're looking for:
Experience - renewable energy services experience, and/or adjacent construction experience, preferredEducation - High school diploma; Additional post-secondary degree or diploma is preferredExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to interact with colleagues, clients, industry professionals in business and social settingsSelf-motivatedProficiency in using CRM software, Microsoft suiteWillingness to travel up to 25% of the time to meet with customers and attend industry eventsStrong understanding of contract terms, conditions, and legal implicationsFull understanding of the renewable energy services sales process•Communication - Excellent written, verbal, telephonic and digital communication with superb customer service skillsCritical Thinking - Methodically and strategically approaching problems and tasks and making quick decisions to solve challengesTime and Priority Management - Balancing workloads and time constraints, while managing/delegating as neededProblem Solving - The ability to notice problems and the root causes early, produce a plan to correct the issue found. Efficient use of time and resources to implement the pre thought out planAttention to Detail - The ability to understand customer requirements and align Spark Power renewables service solution to those requirements, while understanding company
Who is Spark Power?
Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers' Trusted Partner in Power™. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers' operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Business Development Manager
is responsible for leading the selling efforts of Spark Power renewables services into national markets. This is a hands-on position that involves extensive face-to-face interaction with existing customers and, especially, new customer prospects.
What will do you as a Business Development Manager?
Accountable to meet and/or exceed the aggregate annual segment sales target through new customer acquisition activities and retention of current customersIdentify strategic customer accounts/prospects and develop annual sales account plansEstablish a high-level ability to speak to Spark Power's renewables services offerings (Operations and Maintenance, repower, BESS services, substation)Secure opportunities to quote on customer requirements including responding to inbound request for proposal and request for information activities through networking, cold calling and monitoring customer/prospect procurement activitiesProvide sales leadership in the negotiation and closing of major project opportunities working collaboratively with cross functional teamsNegotiate contract terms, conditions, and pricing with customers, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements that meet both parties' objectivesCollaborate closely with internal teams, including the operations team, legal and finance to ensure seamless execution processesEnsure up to date reporting within the Netsuite CRM system to manage customer and channel partner relationships, track all outreach activities and stages of the sales funnelWorking with the Marketing team, determine strategies and tactics in support of new businessWorking with the Marketing and Operations teams, provide support in the planning, execution and delivery of tradeshows and on-site customer activities such as customer workshops, and presentationsEnsure compliance to legislative, regulatory and Health & Safety policies, procedures and standardsOther tasks as requiredSpark Power Employee Benefits and Perks:
Diverse customer base-including: industrial, commercial and institutionalCompetitive wages and commission planBenefits (health, vision, dental)401K contribution, up to 3% matchContinuous training and skills improvement including Spark U and external trainingHands-on and supportive leadership teamEmployee referral bonus programMonthly cell phone allowanceAll travel, training & PPE paid forCorporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail..)...much moreDo you have the Spark? Here's what we're looking for:
Experience - renewable energy services experience, and/or adjacent construction experience, preferredEducation - High school diploma; Additional post-secondary degree or diploma is preferredExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to interact with colleagues, clients, industry professionals in business and social settingsSelf-motivatedProficiency in using CRM software, Microsoft suiteWillingness to travel up to 25% of the time to meet with customers and attend industry eventsStrong understanding of contract terms, conditions, and legal implicationsFull understanding of the renewable energy services sales process•Communication - Excellent written, verbal, telephonic and digital communication with superb customer service skillsCritical Thinking - Methodically and strategically approaching problems and tasks and making quick decisions to solve challengesTime and Priority Management - Balancing workloads and time constraints, while managing/delegating as neededProblem Solving - The ability to notice problems and the root causes early, produce a plan to correct the issue found. Efficient use of time and resources to implement the pre thought out planAttention to Detail - The ability to understand customer requirements and align Spark Power renewables service solution to those requirements, while understanding company
Who is Spark Power?
Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers' Trusted Partner in Power™. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers' operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.