Sales Business Developer - Renewable Energy

DNV is seeking a Sales Business Developer for Renewable Energy in Des Moines, IA. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, managing sales pipelines, and fostering long-term customer relationships for GreenPowerMonitor's solutions. The position requires strong commercial acumen and a customer-centric approach, with responsibilities including contract negotiations and representation at industry events. The role is based in any DNV office within the continental US.
About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.
About the role

GreenPowerMonitor is seeking a Sales Business Developer in Renewable Energy.

GreenPowerMonitor, a DNV company, is at the heart of the global energy transformation. We use data-driven digital solutions to optimize the performance of renewable energy installations around the world. Our work contributes to a more diverse and a more sustainable global energy mix.

Are you passionate about building global connections and nurturing relationships? Are you ready to drive the full sales lifecycle of our data-driven digital solutions for renewable energy, leveraging your commercial acumen and customer-centric approach? Are you thriving in fast-paced environments? If so, read further and apply to be at the heart of the green revolution!

As a Sales Business Developer, your primary responsibility will be to identify and qualify new business opportunities, while cultivating long-term relationships with potential customers. You will promote and sell GreenPowerMonitor (GPM) portfolio of hardware and software solutions for monitoring and managing renewable energy assets across North America. By aligning our offerings with customer needs, you will play a key role in driving business growth.

This role will be based our of any DNV office within the continental US.

What You'll Do:
• Develop and execute strategies for managing the sales pipeline, lead generation, contract negotiations, and order intake
• Identify potential customers, establish new partnerships, clearly explain technical features and value prepositions of GPM solutions, including advanced analytics in detail.
• Build and nurture trusted business relationships with both current and new customers to foster long-term partnerships.
• Translate customer's technical specifications into comprehensive techno-commercial proposals that align with their operational and financial requirements.
• Ensure smooth coordination with our customers and internal stakeholders to successfully execute projects and deliver on commitments.
• Represent GPM at key industry events such as exhibitions, conferences, and trade missions focused on solar, wind, and storage within the region.
• Provide insights and support to HQ's team regarding market dynamics, customer demands, and regional specifics to inform strategic decisions.

What we offer
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
• Spending accounts FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
• Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
• 401(k) with company match
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Education reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
• Career advancement opportunities
• Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election

For California, Washington, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Maryland: DNV provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. For the states of California, Washington, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Maryland only, the starting pay range for this role is $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 annually.

DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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About you
What is Required:
• Bachelor's degree in a business-related or technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in a commercial/sales-oriented role within the renewable energy or power industry.
• Proven track record driving full sales lifecycle with a special focus on business development and lead-generation strategies.
• Demonstrable ability to build and maintain a strong professional network.
• Excellent pitching skills to effectively present and communicate the value proposition of GPM solutions to customers and at public conferences.
• Exceptional commercial awareness and results-orientated mindset.
• Excellent planning skills and ability to work in fast- paced and customer-centric environment while delivering high-quality work.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening.
• Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position

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