Business Development Lead

Drive growth by leveraging US energy market insights, building relationships with key clients, and pursuing solar development opportunities. Collaborate with internal teams, craft customer acquisition strategies, and prepare business presentations. Travel, especially to the US, and solar industry experience are advantageous.

• Represent CIR to engage, develop and maintain relationships with potential or existing industry customers including large corporate houses, solar developers, financial institutions
• Formulate a customer acquisition strategy and deploy it in coordination with the organizational goals
• Responsible for preparing presentations on business development, strategy and internal management meetings.
• Work closely with Strategy, Commercial, Legal, Accounts and Development teams.

7-10 years of demonstrated success in business development/sales, with a focus on solar energy projects.

Psychosocial Skills /Human Skills/Behavioural Skills

• Understanding of solar energy systems and their integration into existing infrastructure
• Travelling is expected to be involved
• Must be a go-getter with an enterprising attitude
• Any additional credentials that reflect an ability to operate out of the box such as having background in finance, operations, strategy will be considered a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant knowledge and experience in solar will be an added advantage
• Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills with superiors, peers, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Experience in managing design projects from conception to implementation
• Management experience a plus.
• Presence of market knowledge and ability to analyze industry scenarios
• Ability to coordinate with other engineers and stakeholders
• A self-starter, able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and motivation
• Technical understanding of clean energy business processes
• Should hold an MBA from a Tier-I/II Indian B-School. MBA from top tier US B-School will also be considered
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ideas and run with them from concept to conclusion.
• Ability to consistently pursue customers for new and repeat opportunities for solar development, engineering, and construction services

The work environment is usually quiet (normal city traffic noises are common), a blend of artificial and natural light, temperate and generally supports a collaborative work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Fantastic team environment and collaborative culture
• Spot Recognition bonus for exceptional performance
• Professional development opportunities to grow into an industry leader
• Regular team outings, events, and activities to foster a positive work environment
• Long Term Incentive policy
• Opportunity to join a top-notch, collaborative team of professionals
• Medical Insurance for the employee and family