Business Development Manager - Solar and BESS EPC

Climate17 is helping an international EPC find a Business Development Manager with a strong track record in renewable energy EPC engagements, taking customers from initial outreach to contract execution.  With a global footprint and experienced leadership team, the business is on an enticing trajectory. This is an opportunity to grow your career with the business and play a significant role in its success.

Position: Business Development Manager – EPC Services
Location: Dallas, TX (role based at company HQ)

The Opportunity:
This is a unique chance to join a well-backed growth organisation in early/mid stage growth. As an early member of the business development team, you’ll play a key role in shaping commercial direction – taking a hands-on approach to identifying, pursuing, and closing new EPC service contracts for solar and BESS projects. You’ll be trusted to bring your existing network, energy, and autonomy to the role, with the support of a proven leadership team and strong project delivery capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a go-to-market strategy for EPC services across utility and community-scale solar and storage
• Identify and cultivate relationships with developers, IPPs, and utilities..
• Leverage your network to generate and convert leads into EPC contract opportunities
• Lead the preparation of proposals and presentations in response to RFPs and direct requests
• Coordinate with pre-construction and engineering teams to ensure commercial accuracy and technical alignment
• Negotiate commercial terms and support contract execution
• Represent the business at industry events, trade shows, and networking forums

What you Bring:

• 4 years’ experience in business development or sales of EPC services in the renewable energy sector
• Proven ability to originate and close EPC contracts, ideally within solar and/or BESS
• Established network of contacts across developers, utilities, and energy buyers in the US market
• Comfortable working in a scale-up environment – self-motivated, autonomous, and accountable
• Excellent communication, commercial, and negotiation skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• Willingness to travel as needed to support client engagement and deal closure

About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process
Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment, or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.