Business Development Manager

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~ Headquartered
in Raleigh, North Carolina, NC GreenPower is a nonprofit organization whose
mission is to improve the quality of the environment in North Carolina through
a statewide program that connects consumers with green energy and carbon offset
providers. ~

NC GreenPower was formed and is administered by Advanced Energy, a nonprofit that focuses on energy efficiency for residential, commercial and industrial markets, motors and drives and electric transportation. We offer a team-oriented, high-performance work environment with excellent facilities, benefits and a commitment to work/life balance.  

Position Overview 

We are looking for an
experienced Business Development Manager to join our growing team!

As a
Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing and
carrying out strategic sales plans that result in the growth of revenue, as
well as individual and corporate participation in the program. 

Responsibilities 

• Developing detailed sales plans that identify
  target markets, revenue goals and sales strategies.
• Presenting sales plans and reporting results
  to the Board of Directors and key management staff.
• Developing, researching and following through
  on leads; closing business by signing up participants to purchase renewable
  energy and/or carbon offsets.
• Supporting the development and implementation
  of the annual marketing plan; ensuring it aligns with sales plans.
• Creating brochures and other marketing
  materials.
• Increasing awareness of NC GreenPower's
  mission and products through participation in corporate PR and outreach events.
• Serving as account manager to participants,
  working to keep interest high, providing updates, and helping sponsors to make
  the most of their support of NC GreenPower.
• Attending regular team meetings and
  participating in program planning and process improvement.
• Participating in short and long-term
  strategic planning.
• Preparing and delivering presentations at conferences
  and events.
• Utilizing CRM (Customer Relationship
  Management) software to maintain and update information on leads, customer
  interactions and sales activities.

Qualifications 

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, plus 3 or more
  years of experience in business development or account management. 
• Experience
  with fund-raising or selling of intangible products is a plus. 
• Prior experience working in the renewable
  energy industry is strongly preferred. 
• The ideal candidate will have exceptional interpersonal and
  communication skills, proficiency with MS Office software and relational
  databases, and the ability to create and present material to the public.  

~ Advanced Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. ~

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