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
• Work closely with Strategy, Commercial, Legal, Accounts and Development teams.
• Responsible for preparing presentations on business development, strategy and internal management meetings.

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

Psychosocial Skills /Human Skills/Behavioural Skills

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

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.

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