Business Development Associate

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct research on energy procurement trends, regulations, and competitive positioning
• Identify and initiate relationships with potential off-takers, maintaining a strong pipeline
• Act as the first point of contact through direct outreach, networking events, and conferences
• Assist in developing proposals and presentations for prospective clients
• Support internal teams in aligning market insights with financing and project execution strategies
• Work closely with licensing, land acquisition, finance, and engineering teams
• Develop marketing materials and outreach strategies for diverse customer segments
• Maintain structured reports on market opportunities, engagement progress, and deal pipeline updates

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in renewable energy sales or procurement, oil & gas, alternative fuels, or finance
• Familiarity with federal procurement (DOE/DOD) or energy off-take agreements preferred
• Additional consideration will be given to individuals with strong connections in the datacenter industry
• Strong business development and market analysis skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Skilled in creating marketing materials and research-driven reports
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive initiatives
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite
• Experience with CRM or project management tools is a plus
• Willingness to travel for meetings and industry events