Title: Sales and Business Development Lead
Location: Remote (work from home eligible) this role requires frequent travel.
Pay: $125000 $150000 DOE plus commission.
Celerity is an agilerisk optimization company that helps public utility organizations convert complex data into precision actionable intelligence to mitigate risk optimize assets and maximize project results.
Blending extensive client experience with deep vendorside acumen Celerity data scientists orchestrate precision data analysis strategic consulting and project management services to solve complex energy challenges via acute listening proactive thinking and relentless grit.
Based in Walnut Creek CA with remote offices nationwide Celerity energy engineers perform a critical leadership role as strategic liaisons between data assets and the teams that make projects happenin the field.
We are seeking an experienced and resultsdriven Business Development Lead with a strong background in enterprise technology field service management and data management services particularly within the Utilities industry. This seniorlevel role is responsible for identifying new business opportunities developing strategic partnerships and expanding market presence by leveraging deep domain knowledge of enterprise systems such as SAP Oracle Maximo and other integrated technology platforms.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building trusted relationships with utility clients understanding complex operational and technical needs and positioning enterprise solutions that drive digital transformation and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Market Development

• Develop and refine gotomarket plans targeting electric water and gas utilities with segmentation by utility type size geography and maturity level.
• Lead strategic planning sessions and collaborate with marketing and executive leadership to align business development activities with corporate growth objectives.

• Build and maintain strong trustbased relationships with executive stakeholders (CIOs COOs VPs of Operations Field Services Asset Management etc.).
• Act as a primary point of contact for client needs ensuring consistent followup satisfaction and longterm engagement.
• Facilitate executive briefings solution workshops and strategy sessions to explore opportunities and align offerings to client pain points.

• Leverage professional network industry events digital channels and referrals to generate qualified leads and expand the sales pipeline.
• Conduct detailed discovery sessions with clients to understand strategic goals current pain points and technology landscapes.
• Maintain accurate opportunity tracking in CRM systems; report on key metrics such as pipeline health win rates and sales velocity.

• Translate complex technology solutions such as ERP implementations field mobility platforms or data management services into businesscentric value propositions.
• Work closely with technical SMEs solution architects and product teams to develop tailored demos proofs of concept (POCs) and integration roadmaps.
• Understand and articulate how various platforms (SAP Oracle Maximo GIS AMI SCADA etc.) work together within a utilitys digital ecosystem.

• Lead the development of highquality proposals responses to RFPs/RFIs and statements of work (SOWs).
• Coordinate crossfunctional teams to gather inputs across technical functional legal and pricing disciplines.
• Craft compelling executive summaries solution narratives and value stories that resonate with both technical and business audiences.

• Cultivate and manage relationships with platform providers (e.g. SAP Oracle IBM) system integrators and niche solution vendors (e.g. OverIT Esri).
• Identify joint pursuits comarketing initiatives and alliance programs that can accelerate deal velocity or enhance solution offerings.
• Represent the company in partner events roadmap discussions and sales enablement sessions.

• Conduct competitive analysis to benchmark offerings against key players in the utility digital transformation space.
• Gather market feedback to inform product positioning pricing strategy and service innovation.
• Stay current on utility modernization trends including cloud migration predictive maintenance AI/ML applications and digital twins.

• Own and achieve quarterly and annual sales targets through new logo acquisition and account expansion.
• Build accurate forecasts and develop territory/account plans that prioritize highvalue opportunities.
• Collaborate with delivery and operations teams to ensure a smooth handoff profitable execution and strong customer satisfaction.

• Travel to client sites partner offices and industry events across North America (and occasionally internationally)
• Represent the company at industry conferences trade shows utility association meetings and executive summits (e.g. DistribuTECH SAP for Utilities Oracle Utility User Groups MaximoWorld etc.)
• Collaborate with marketing and strategy teams to identify sponsorship opportunities and assist with booth management event planning and lead followup postevents.

• Bachelors or degree in Business Engineering Information Technology or related field. (preferred)
• Minimum 7years of experience in business development sales or strategic account management within technology or consulting firms.
• Strong background and technical understanding of enterprise systems (e.g. SAP ECC/S/4HANA Oracle EBS/Cloud IBM Maximo Asset Management Systems etc.).
• Proven experience in the Utilities sector (electric water gas etc.) understanding industryspecific processes regulatory considerations and operational challenges.
• Working knowledge of Field Service Management (FSM) tools and platforms such as OverIT ClickSoftware ServiceNow FSM etc.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in technical and strategic conversations with CIOs CTOs and utility executives.
• Experience working with or selling to public power investorowned utilities or cooperative utilities.
• Experience in data integration system interoperability and enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Excellent communication presentation and negotiation skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex technology solutions into measurable business outcomes.

• Experience with digital transformation cloud migrations or advanced analytics in utility environments.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and asset lifecycle management within utility operations.
• Experience in Consulting Utilities Gas & Electric and IT Sales highly desired.

The above job description is not intended to be an allinclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive health and welfare benefit package that includes:
HEALTH & WELLBEING

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

PEACE OF MIND

• Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life/AD&D
• 401(k) plan

WORK/LIFE BALANCE

• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• Leave of Absence
• Flexible Work Schedules

ADDITIONAL PERKS

• Employee Referral Program
• Professional Development
• Charitable Contribution Match

Employee welfare and development is important to us and we sponsor many activities outside of work to promote team building as well as sponsor formal training and certification.

Based in Walnut Creek CA with offices nationwide Celerity energy engineers perform a critical leadership role as strategic liaisons between data assets and the teams that make projects happen in the field.
See full details and meet our leadership team on our website: is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veterans status or other status protected by applicable law.
Pursuant to the Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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