Director, Development
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Us
Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. Only 4% of commercial rooftops host solar today were changing that fast. Commercial rooftop solar is the fastest smartest way to build new clean power delivering megawatts of generation in months not years and powering Americas energy and future right where its needed most. By turning rooftops into local power plants were reshaping how and how fast energy gets built in the U.S.
Recognized as the #1 Distributed Generation Developer by New Project Media the #1 National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power World and winner of the U.S. Department of Energys Grand Prize for Clean Energy Solar Landscape is defining the future of energy generation in America.
Headquartered in Asbury Park New Jersey Solar Landscape has offices in Chicago Baltimore and New York City and operates in over a dozen states nationwide.
We move fast solve hard problems and take our work seriously but never ourselves. We value clear thinking accountability and execution. At the same time were collaborative by default and believe the best work happens when people enjoy working together. Our team is made up of smart grounded people who show up for each other whether thats troubleshooting a system design or catching up over lunch.
If youre looking to do meaningful work in a high-performance environment and be part of the team reshaping how energy gets built in the U.S. wed love to meet you.
About The Role
The Director of Development is responsible for leading and managing the companys efforts to cultivate and expand relationships with key clients. This role requires a self-starter and strategic thinker with deep experience in managing client relationships excellent verbal / written communication and strong leadership skills. The Director will be responsible for driving revenue growth ensuring customer satisfaction and strategically partnering with our clients to execute their solar addition to client-facing responsibilities the Director will work cross-functionally with internal teams across construction project management interconnection policy and finance. They will be accountable for ensuring projects are delivered on time in compliance with program and financing milestones and in alignment with client expectations. This role will be supported by a team of Development Analysts who will aid in client execution.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Account Management: Develop and maintain relationships with C-suite and key decision-makers at large commercial and industrial companies. Understand clients solar needs and provide tailored solar solutions to meet those needs. Lead and close lease negotiations and ensure project delivery once the project is won.
- Business Development: Help develop a comprehensive solar strategy for our key clients. Expand our coverage of our clients asset portfolio by bringing our relationship to new markets. Collaborate with Policy Sales Analytics/ Enablement and Marketing teams to align client approach to our company strategy.
- Customer Engagement: Prepare proposals and presentations of partnership opportunities with Solar Landscape. Provide exceptional customer service and support throughout the sales process. Address customer inquiries concerns and feedback in a timely and professional manner.
- Project Development: Lead coordination across internal construction project management interconnection policy and finance teams to ensure projects are developed and constructed efficiently on schedule and in alignment with financing interconnection and community solar program milestones. Maintain clear communication with clients throughout the development process to manage expectations provide transparency and ensure successful project delivery that meets both internal goals and client objectives.
- Market Monitoring: Collaborate with in-house Policy and Sales Analytics/ Enablement teams to stay informed about policy changes industry trends market conditions and competitor activities.
Qualifications
- Required:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales business development account management project development or management consulting
- Strong understanding of solar project development lifecycles including coordination across construction interconnection policy and finance functions.
- Leadership ability and comfortable driving high-visibility projects
- Excellent organization and communication skills
- Detail-oriented self-starter
- Experience managing client relationships at large companies
- Knowledge of sustainability related topics including Solar Energy and ESG topics and trends
- Well-versed in MS Office suite
- 10-20% travel required; must be willing to travel to Asbury Park office and to clients as needed. This role is flexible on home location.
- Preferred:
- 2 years of experience in the solar energy industry
- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics or other CRM
- Strong understanding of rooftop commercial PV construction means and methods behind-the-meter and Utility interconnections and Power Purchase Agreements and EPC Contracts.
- Technical understanding of the Commercial & Industrial solar development process including utility interconnection AHJ permitting and construction
$120000 - $170000 a year
Salary will vary depending on your location and job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.
Benefits and Perks
We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:
Training / Professional development opportunities
401(k) with 4% company match
Summer Fridays
Flexible remote/hybrid work options
Paid parental leave
Team lunches events and stocked kitchens
Modern collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park New York City Boston Chicago and Baltimore
Medical dental and vision coverage
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Development
- Clinical Trials
- Research & Development
- Training & Development
- Grant Writing
- Economic Development
- Leadership Experience
- Public Speaking
- Product Development
About Company
Solar Landscape is the leading developer of community solar projects on commercial & industrial rooftops in the United States.
