Director of Business Development

Resource Innovations

Director of Business Development leading growth efforts and sales strategy across the Northeast region for Resource Innovations. Seeking a candidate with established relationships in the energy sector.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $155,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Secure new revenue with Electric and Gas utilities in the Northeastern United States, by driving new sales, and working with Resource Innovations' regulatory team, delivery teams, and shared services teams
Achieve annual sales quota goals
Increase company revenue through the expansion of energy efficiency (EE), demand response (DR), and other Distributed Energy Resources (DER) services and programs to electric and gas utilities in target geographic areas with target utilities and to help our company achieve sales and bookings goals
Work hand-in-hand with our Delivery and Operations teams to provide excellent customer service and drive new opportunities for our regional delivery operations team
Develop and implement integrated business development and sales strategies including detailed strategic sales and account plans to capture new utility clients as well as expand our business at existing utility accounts
Serve as a Resource Innovations client advocate on regional teams to ensure fulfillment of brand promise including customer satisfaction and experience
Partner with business unit operations leaders, company subject matter experts, and national support service teams to develop customized solutions to achieve potential or existing client needs
Actively identify client and market needs through collaboration with Sector Leads and Delivery Leaders to create new solutions and product offerings
Meet with all Investor-Owned Utilities and large Municipal Utilities within assigned sales service territory in a given calendar year
Drive process improvements where needed to improve quality, creativity, sales and account management processes, and customer service
Establish and maintain relationships with key clients, strategic partners, and contractors
Lead and support proposal development process by providing proposal team with insight on key market and client drivers and strategic guidance on competitive positioning, approach, and pricing
Assist with the growth of the capital of Resource Innovations. This includes assisting with product developments; product improvements; helping to build new tools; new program ideas; etc.
Support project launch and ensure smooth transition of clients to project implementation teams
Work with delivery team leaders on opportunities within their region and utility accounts
Provide operational and support services feedback to applicable leadership
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be located in the Northeastern United States
This position requires approximately 50% regional travel across an assigned multi-state sales territory to visit utility customers and prospects.
8+ years of experience working with and selling to Electric and gas utilities required
Degree from 4-year accredited college or university.
Experience selling either Demand Side Management (DSM) programs and/or renewables to utilities.
Proven understanding of state regulatory cycles with regards to Utility Demand Side Management (DSM) programs – Energy Efficiency (EE); Demand Response (DR); Transportation Electrification (TE); Electric Vehicle (EV); Building Electrification (BE); Solar - Programs.
Must have established Mid- & Senior- level relationships with electric and gas utilities throughout the Northeast region.
Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position.
The compensation range for the base salary for this position is $155,000 - $175,000 plus commission.
In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes three weeks of paid vacation per year.
Paid holidays.
A 401(k)-retirement plan with employer matching.
Health, dental and vision insurance.
Other supplemental benefits.

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales strategiesaccount managementbusiness developmentproposal developmentprocess improvementsDemand Side Management (DSM)Energy Efficiency (EE)Demand Response (DR)Transportation Electrification (TE)Electric Vehicle (EV)

Soft Skills

customer servicecollaborationrelationship buildingstrategic thinkingadvocacycommunicationleadershipproblem solvingcreativityclient needs assessment

Certifications

degree from 4-year accredited college or university