Business Development Director (BESS) Battery Energy Storage

Piper Maddox is seeking a Business Development Director for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in New York, NY, with hybrid/remote options. The role involves leading client engagements, business development, and commercial strategy in the battery energy storage sector. Candidates should have 8+ years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and a background in energy markets. The position offers competitive compensation and the chance to work on innovative energy projects.
Exciting Opportunity: Busieness Development Director of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

New York, NY (Hybrid/Remote Considered)

Are you a commercial leader in the battery energy storage sector with a passion for shaping the future of corporate energy solutions?

A leading energy advisory firm is seeking a Director, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to drive client engagements, business development, and commercial strategy for energy storage projects.

This is an opportunity to join a high-growth, innovative team working on cutting-edge battery storage solutions that help Fortune 500 companies and utilities navigate the evolving energy landscape.
What You'll Do:
• Lead commercial negotiations for BESS projects, including energy services agreements, tolling agreements, and offtake structures.
• Act as a strategic partner for corporate and utility clients, advising them on energy storage participation, risk mitigation, and revenue generation strategies.
• Identify and originate new business opportunities in energy storage markets, collaborating closely with project developers and asset owners.
• Own and refine commercial frameworks to support BESS transactions, ensuring optimal deal structuring for clients.
• Work alongside power market analysts, developers, and financiers to optimize storage asset monetization strategies.
• Contribute to a fast-growing team in a start-up-style division within a well-established industry leader.
What We're Looking For:
• 8+ years of experience in energy, renewables, or battery storage, with at least 3+ years focused on BESS.
• Expertise in commercial structuring, energy procurement, and BESS asset monetization.
• Deep knowledge of power markets (PJM, ERCOT, CAISO, MISO, WECC) and corporate energy procurement trends.
• Strong negotiation experience with PPAs, ESAs, tolling agreements, and energy storage contracts.
• Proven track record in business development, deal structuring, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to analyze energy economics and optimize battery storage assets for financial success.
Why Join?
• Highly strategic, client-facing role with exposure to Fortune 500 companies and major energy storage developers.
• Work on industry-defining BESS projects, helping to shape the future of grid resilience and clean energy markets.
• Join a team at the forefront of the energy transition, where innovation and entrepreneurship are encouraged.
• Competitive compensation package: $170K-$220K base salary + performance-based incentives.

This is a high-impact opportunity for an energy storage professional looking to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and commercially focused environment.

If you have the skills, expertise, and vision to drive the future of battery energy storage commercialization, we want to hear from you.

Confidential applications welcome. Apply today to discuss further.