Senior Business Development Manager

Clēnera is a tier-one developer and independent power producer located in Boise, Idaho, and a subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy (Nasdaq: ENLT). We develop, finance, construct, own, and operate utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities throughout the United States. Clēnera has over 1.5GW of solar and 3.2GWh of storage in operations or construction, and a development pipeline totaling 13.3GW of solar and 32.8GWh of storage across 23 states. Our company culture is at the core of everything we do, so you’ll regularly find Caring, Committed, and Courageous individuals who value respectful, cross-functional collaboration with partners internally and externally. We are experiencing tremendous portfolio growth, which means our headcount continues to grow to meet the demands of the business. Are you ready to change the world with us?

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Business Development Manager leads the team's effort to originate, structure, and close offtake arrangements for Clenera's mature utility-scale solar and storage projects.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Strategically originate solar and storage revenue contracts by conducting market analysis and leading marketing initiatives.
• Responsible for analyzing market information necessary to successfully negotiate Power Purchase Agreements in coordination with Legal.
• Research and communicate forecasting factors that could impact negotiated power pricing and volatility under long-term revenue contracts.
• Understand and report on key market trends, including supply and demand drivers in our energy markets.
• Oversee maintenance of cost roadmap in order to support commercial prioritization and risk management.
• Develop and maintain professional network of potential offtaking entities.
• Responsible for aspects of hiring, training, and developing employees, as well as managing the department’s budget.
• Collaborate with individual department, as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.
• Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in business development.
• Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.
• Skills/Attributes:
  • Ability to effective lead and manage internal and external teams.
  • Demonstrated success in managing relationships with a number of different kinds of stakeholders, especially landowners.
  • Ability to analyze complex data and situations to make decisions.
  • Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

BENEFITS

• Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.
• Hybrid Work Environment
• HSA and FSA Plans Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
• Incentive Pay and RSU Plans

*Recruiting agencies, we are not currently accepting unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals. 

At Clēnera, LLC, we’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by state or federal law.