Solar Business Development Support Associate | North Haven, CT (On-site)

The Solar Business Development Support Associate at Greenskies Clean Focus in North Haven, CT, will assist the business development team in originating solar opportunities. Responsibilities include preparing proposals, conducting financial analyses, and collaborating with internal teams. The role requires strong communication skills and a proactive approach to gathering information. A degree in a related field and relevant experience are preferred. This is an on-site position.
About the position

The Business Development Support Associate will play a crucial role in assisting the business development team at Greenskies Clean Focus in the origination of solar development opportunities. This position is focused on working with commercial and public sector clients across the United States, contributing to the growth and expansion of solar energy solutions. The BD Support Associate will be responsible for collaborating with various internal teams to prepare client proposals, respond to requests for proposals, and conduct client-facing financial analyses. This role requires a proactive approach to gathering and consolidating customer and facility information, which is essential for the internal engineering and finance teams to build and price effective solar solutions. In this position, the BD Support Associate will attend both virtual and in-person consultation appointments with prospective customers, ensuring that all necessary information is collected to facilitate the proposal process. The role demands strong collaboration skills, as the associate will work closely with finance, engineering, construction, and legal teams to develop comprehensive proposals that meet client needs. The ability to articulate complex technical and financial information clearly and effectively is paramount, as the associate will be responsible for communicating these details to clients and stakeholders. This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Business Development, providing an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development within the renewable energy sector. The BD Support Associate will be expected to maintain a high level of professionalism, self-discipline, and honesty while contributing to the company's mission of promoting solar energy solutions.

Responsibilities
• Attend virtual and in-person consultation appointments with prospective customers.
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• Gather and consolidate customer and facility information required by internal engineering and finance teams to build and price solutions.
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• Collaborate with internal finance, engineering, construction, and legal teams to develop client proposals, responses to requests for proposals, and client-facing financial analysis.

Requirements
• Minimum BS or BA degree in related fields, preferably engineering or finance.
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• One to two years of relevant experience or internships.
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• Experience in renewable energy is preferred, but not required.
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• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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• Ability to analyze, summarize, and communicate complex technical and financial information.
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• Strong financial analysis skills.
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• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and CRM systems.
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• Professional, self-disciplined, and honest.

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