Senior Business Development Manager

• Builds market position by locating, developing, defining, and closing business relationships.
• Identifies trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements.
• Screens potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, and financials, while conducting long-term and short-term strategic research that informs the growth strategy.
• Provides management and support for new business pipeline development, in consultation with VP of Sales and Business Development and Sales Director.
• Develops negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations.
• Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; and integrating contract requirements with business operations.
• Coordinates closely with technical teams in all aspects of capture and proposal processes
• Leads data analysis, reporting, and knowledge management to inform business development strategy and operations.
• Expand the relationships with existing customers by continuously proposing solutions that meet their objectives, while ensuring the correct products and services are delivered to customers in a timely manner.
• Play an integral part in generating new sales that will turn into long-lasting relationships.
• Prepare regular reports of progress and forecasts to internal and external stakeholders using key account metrics, meeting quarterly sales goals.
• Develop and increase market awareness of EPE’s capabilities and value proposition by participating in industry events and implementing a targeted communication plan with new and existing clients.
• Identifies and executes new opportunities through request for proposal (RFPs); heavily participates in writing proposals to ensure RFPs and customer key expectations are met.
• Supports customers through the successful execution of existing projects to ensure a high level of satisfaction.
• Collaborate across Lines of Business to advise and be advised on market trends, upcoming industry news as well as new regulations impacting customers.
• Provides accurate and detailed weekly sales forecasts and roadmaps with estimates of pipeline development and growth opportunities with conversion factors.
• Creates and coordinates sales training program that enables junior staff to achieve their full potential for sales objectives.
• Manages the Salesforce database for new and existing business by compiling and updating sales activities, communications, and customer information.
• Assists in the creation and implementation of marketing communications and collateral.
• Manage budget.

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Business Administration, or Engineering (preferred). Appropriate work/sales experience may, in certain circumstances, substitute for this educational requirement.
• 7 years of experience in high volume sales and marketing consulting services to Utilities, Renewable Energy Markets or Oil and Gas.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with professionals of all organizational levels
• Previous experience developing and delivering presentations related to proposals, proposal strategies, business development and/or pursuit strategies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Independent critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable and confident using Salesforce as an integral part of the sales process.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to keep multiple projects and client engagements active at once.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 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.

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.