Business Development Manager, Clean Energy

The Opportunity

Rystad Energy is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Sales & Marketing Team as a Business Development Manager Clean Energy and Power to support our fast-growing research and consulting practice within the Energy Transition and Renewable Energy space in the US. The successful candidate must have exceptional new business generation skills with experience in solution selling and a background in or selling to this market. As part of the sales team the role holders can expect the support from our global client-facing research analysts and product specialists.

As a Business Development Manager you will identify and qualify new business opportunities and will create strong relationships with prospective clients in the energy transition space. Solar wind storage power biofuels CCUS clean fuels and data center-related segments will be the primary client focus touched by this role. This will be a combination of targeting equipment manufacturers developers technology and data center players. Strong negotiation skills knowledge of the North American clean energy industry experience in selling services a consultative selling approach ability to quickly and effectively establish a presence in new markets and regions product demonstrations and excellent networking skills are sought.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and execute sales and pipeline strategy to clean energy industry in North America
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads to understanding clients pain points business needs and obstacles and goals around energy transition
• Present the company our research and services in person and online at meetings industry events and social media
• Communicate internally with research sales colleagues and management on actives and results and provide feedback and suggestions on product enhancement and new product ideas

• Work closely with Account Managers to ensure a smooth handoff of newly acquired clients
• Maintain accurate metrics of prospect interactions in our CRM system ensuring all data is up to date on a weekly basis
• Track progress toward meeting set KPIs and quota attainment providing regular updates to Manager

Skills & Attributes for Success

• A Bachelors degree Masters desirable
• 5-10 years sales new client acquisition in the clean energy space
• Experience selling and dealing with C-Suites
• Knowledge and genuine interest in the energy industry
• Highly organized and efficient at managing day to day business with multiple priorities
• Building value propositions for our databases based upon specific personas and company types
• Goal oriented self-starter that can work independently as part of a team and pull in resources as required
• The ability to quickly and effectively build new networks strong existing network a plus
• English language skills are imperative. Additional languages would be an advantage
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• An experienced confident and self-motivated professional with a strong passion for sales and leadership.
• A quick learner on new products and sales approaches
• Familiar with standard Office tools and CRM systems

Travel & Location

Preferred Location is in one of Rystad Energys North America Offices: New York Washington DC Houston or Calgary.

What We Offer

- A global and quickly expanding international business culture

- A diverse dynamic and highly skilled working environment

- Development opportunities internationally

- Competitive compensation package and bonus plan

- 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you and your family

- 401(k) employer match up to 5%

- Four weeks of vacation time

Application process

Please include a cover letter CV and other relevant documents in a combined PDF file when you upload your application. All applications must be sent exclusively via our portal. MacOS users can experience difficulties in uploading documents. Please use a Windows PC in order to deadline:March 1 2026

About Rystad Energy

Headquartered in Oslo Norway and with offices across the globe Rystad Energy is independent Energy research and business intelligence company providing data tools analytics and consultancy services to clients exposed to the energy industry across the globe.

Rystad Energy has a range of global databases and research products for companies in the Oil & Gas Oilfield Services and Renewables sectors as well as Investors Investment Banks and Governments. We also provide a range of advisory services for our clients with capabilities across the Energy value chain.

Rystad Energy is a rapidly growing company providing the next generation analytical tools and advice for the industry. Rystad Energy combines a high-performance culture with a deeply collaborative ethos providing ample opportunities for growth learning contribution and career advancement. Read more at .

EEO Statement

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