We are designing the grid of the future! 

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence.  For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers, (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient gid.   Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

Join us in leading the change!

We are seeking a Business Development Associate to implement an effective sales approach that expands our reach with existing customers, while working closely with the extended business development team to propose new business ideas. Our ideal candidate will be able to strengthen client relationships, drive growth, while being responsible for reviewing market trends and developing long-term strategies to support company success.

How you can make an impact:

• Develop, execute, and oversee a business strategy that prioritizes growth and positive customer ratings.
• Maintain positive professional relationships with clients.
• Conduct high-level industry research to develop effective sales solutions.
• Promote the company’s products or services to prospective clients.
• Participate in collaborative business meetings to update key stakeholders.
• Operate in coordination with the Line of Business (LOB) leader and the Sr. BD Manager for all customer account matters.
• Obtain relevant customer information including but not limited to organization charts, long- and short-term customer plans, competitor impacts, current service plans including who performs work that EPE can provide.
• Develop a white space plan for prospective new business opportunities.
• Create relationships at new prospect accounts.
• Understand contract and ensure EPE compliance.
• Ensure Salesforce is current including customer pipeline.
• Utilize customer pipeline to facilitate sales process.
• Provide routine customer updates to LOB Leader and work in collaboration to grow account.
• Address customer issues in a timely manner.
• Manage BD goals throughout the year.
• Accurately provide BD and revenue forecast updates throughout the year.
• Support the Operations Team with any proposal management and writing efforts.
• Actively sell EPE services to new prospect customers.

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

• 5+ years of professional experience as a business development associate, account manager or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Preferred 3 years of energy experience working with utilities and renewable energy.
• Proven record of sales growth
• Strong knowledge of business and sales growth techniques
• Knowledge of account management principles.
• Advanced in the use of Microsoft Excel, and proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Salesforce or other CRM.
• Proficient in Power Point including development of Sales Presentations.
• Strong organizational, relationships building, communication, and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work well independently and build relationships with other departments and segments to accomplish objectives.
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Excellent time management, organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Flexible with the ability to manage change and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and has high standards on producing quality work.
• Proficiency in Spanish and/or additional languages preferred.

How we support you:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Continuous Education Benefits
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
• Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position.

Location: This position is open to Remote

Travel:  Travel is required 

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster

If you are interested in applying for employment with EPE and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@epeconsulting.com

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EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.