Business Development Associate, Utility Scale Solar

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp! 

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world. 

What we’re looking for: 

Nexamp is growing their Utility-Scale Business Development team and seeking to hire a Business Development Associate. As a member of the Business Development team, you will identify, originate, and develop new solar opportunities across the Utility Scale target markets. 

We are accepting candidates across our hub offices of Austin, TX, Chicago, IL,  & Boston, MA where you will be hybrid. You will report directly to the VP, Utility Scale Greenfield Development.    

What you’ll do:  

• Learn Nexamp’s project site selection parameters and development approach.
• Source new project sites using direct mailers and cold calls.
• Evaluate potential ground and rooftop solar sites using Geographic Information System (GIS) applications.
• Maintain detailed reports using Salesforce and other applications.
• Build and preserve relationships with property owners and potential partners.
• Travel to attend site visits, landowner meetings, and other development meetings.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams to identify potential project flaws.
• Understand and represent Nexamp values and business strategy.
• Shadow and coordinate with project developers.
• Actively participate in regular team meetings.
• Generate proposals and outreach materials to support project development
• Provide general administrative assistance to the Business Development team as needed.

What you’ll bring: 

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in the solar industry
• Strong sales voice; comfortable with persuasive communication style including cold-calling potential customer prospects.
• Experience using Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Earth (or similar mapping tool).
• Equally able to work in a team setting or independently.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects, initiatives, and data.
• Motivated, energetic, and eager to learn new concepts and skills.
• Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.   
• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.  

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application.  We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply. 

At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change. 

You’ll love working here because:  

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement; as well as a hybrid work environment. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!  

Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.