SmartestEnergy

Business Development Manager

SmartestEnergy

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

PMP

About the role

  • Lead the implementation and expansion of our channel partner sales strategy within the ERCOT market
  • Design and execute a scalable channel partner program tailored to the ERCOT market
  • Identify, onboard, and cultivate relationships with brokers, aggregators, and third-party sales organizations
  • Develop sales enablement tools, training, and incentive programs to drive partner performance
  • Partner with Marketing to design and execute marketing and sales strategies to build brand visibility and cultivate relationships
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to support partner onboarding, contract execution, and go-to-market activities
  • Manage timelines, deliverables, and KPIs for all channel-related projects
  • Coordinate with legal, compliance, operations, and IT to ensure seamless partner integration
  • Monitor ERCOT regulatory changes, competitive landscape, and pricing trends; provide insights to optimize pricing and product offerings
  • Track and report on partner performance, sales pipeline, and revenue growth
  • Serve as primary liaison between internal teams and external partners; facilitate business reviews and advocate for partner needs

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Energy Management, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in retail energy sales, with a focus on ERCOT or deregulated markets
  • Proven success in building and managing channel partner programs
  • Strong project management skills (PMP certification a plus)
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities
  • Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Familiarity with ERCOT settlement processes, load forecasting, and pricing models (preferred)
  • Experience working with retail electric providers (REPs) or energy brokers (preferred)
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance in Texas energy markets (preferred)