Business Development Representative – Renewable Energy

Renewance, Inc.

Business Development Representative initiating leads and engaging clients for a renewable energy firm. Identifying opportunities within energy and battery storage markets while collaborating with technical teams.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeElmhurst • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prospect and generate new leads across target customer segments (OEMs, utilities, IPPs, EPCs, and energy storage developers)
Conduct outreach (calls, email, LinkedIn, social media) to qualify opportunities and schedule meetings for senior sales leaders
Research accounts, understand client needs, and effectively position Renewance’s lifecycle solutions
Maintain accurate pipeline and activity tracking in CRM (e.g., HubSpot)
Support proposal development and client follow-ups to move deals forward
Collaborate with sales leaders and technical teams to refine messaging and outreach strategies
Support customer and segment discovery in the Data Center Energy Storage segment

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–4 years of experience in business development, sales, or lead generation (preferably in energy, industrial services, or technical solutions)
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and commercial stakeholders
Highly organized with a disciplined, metrics-driven approach to pipeline development
Self-starter mindset with a willingness to learn complex technical offerings
Experience using CRM tools and sales engagement platforms
Requires 25% or more regional travel to tradeshows and similar industry events

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Bonus Incentives
Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy 15 days of paid time off annually to recharge and relax.
401(k) program
Health Plans: Choose between our Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan or opt for a Health Savings Account (HSA) plan that suits your needs.
Dental and Vision Plans: Access comprehensive dental and vision coverage to ensure your overall well-being.
Company paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

business developmentsaleslead generationpipeline developmentproposal developmentclient follow-upsaccount researchcustomer discoverymetrics-driven approachtechnical solutions

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsengagement with stakeholdershighly organizedself-starter mindsetwillingness to learncollaborationoutreach strategies