Business Development Director

CLEAResult

Director of Business Development driving regional growth in energy solutions through client engagement and strategy. Identify opportunities and build relationships in the energy efficiency sector.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $97,600 - $146,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support BD Managers and regional team members in developing territory plans and pursuit strategies.
Provide coaching on prospecting, client engagement, and opportunity qualification.
Contribute to a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented BD culture.
Generate leads and initiate conversations with prospective clients.
Maintain industry relationships to stay current on utility trends, regulatory developments, and competitor activity.
Help identify strategic partners and participate in developing partnership opportunities.
Bring national market insights to client conversations and internal planning.
Participate in developing proposals and pursuit strategies in collaboration with BD, Solutions, and Delivery teams.
Leverage extensive energy-industry knowledge in client interactions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in the energy efficiency industry required
12+ years with a BA; 10+ years with an MBA.
Demonstrated ability to: Lead major business development efforts
Provide national market insights
Contribute meaningfully to national BD strategy
Develop advanced BD concepts and practices
Serve as an expert within the corporation
If applicable, meet all DOT qualification requirements and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local transportation regulations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; we also offer a company-paid health care concierge service to help navigate our health plan to make the best decisions for you and yours
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation, sick, personal and parental leave time
Paid Volunteer Time: giving back to our communities is important to us
Employee Recognition Program – convert your recognition points into gift cards
Employee Assistance Program – offers benefits to help you manage daily responsibilities
Access to on-demand training courses to advance further in your career

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Hard Skills & Tools

business developmentlead generationproposal developmentstrategic partnership developmentenergy efficiency expertisemarket analysisopportunity qualificationclient engagementterritory planningBD strategy development

Soft Skills

coachingcollaborationaccountabilitygrowth orientationleadershipcommunicationinsight generationrelationship managementstrategic thinkingproblem-solving

Certifications

BAMBADOT qualification