We are seeking a Business Development Analyst to assist with Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) installer partnership origination and operations. This role will be part of our Aggregation Team within the wider Environmental Commodities Management (ECM) department. The role is ideal for an entry level candidate interested in gaining hands-on business development experience and fostering customer/channel partner relationships. The ideal candidate is looking to join a growing company, work in an entrepreneurial environment, and help expand market share for Sol’s Aggregation platform via installer relationships in PJM and NEPOOL Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) programs as well as help Sol expand into new environmental commodity products.
Sol Systems is a leading solar energy firm based in Washington, DC, dedicated to building a more sustainable future. Founded in 2008, the company deploys renewable energy infrastructure across the United States, with a specific focus on ensuring that these projects have a positive economic impact on the communities in which they operate. The company has financed or developed over $2 billion of solar energy assets to date. We work with some of the largest corporations in the world to achieve a carbon-free and sustainable future.
Sol has been founder-lead throughout its 15 years of operations, and is backed by KKR, one of the largest private equity firms in the world.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent Sol Systems as an ambassador and help establish partnerships with installers, developers, project/portfolio owners, and other stakeholders
- Assist in managing communications and overall relationships with all partners
- Gather feedback from partners to aid in the development of internal enhancements that address their needs
- Help design and execute strategies to meet growth targets
- Conduct market research to provide Sol Systems with a clear vision into opportunities
- Lead collection and processing of solar system registration documentation such as contract organization and utility interconnection agreements
- Successfully upload, track, and manage customer and partner accounts
- Help with portfolio growth data reporting to the Aggregation team and Executive Management
- Stay up to date on market policy changes and effectively communicate out to the Aggregation team and external stakeholders
- Monitor SREC pricing trends and support the ECM team in developing new SREC product structures that appeal to customers and partners.
- Assist in analyzing opportunities for expansion into new product areas
- Other tasks as assigned to support the Aggregation business
A successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Interest and enthusiasm for the solar and/or energy markets
- Eagerness to initiate and develop new partnerships with channel partners, installers, developers, system owners, or investors
- Ability to multitask and respond to client requests promptly
- Possess a basic understanding of solar renewable energy credits (SRECs) or similar environmental commodities
- Comfortable with completing a wide range of qualitative and quantitative tasks each day
- Exposure to SQL, Python, PowerBI or similar data visualization a plus
- Ability to learn and articulate complex solar energy concepts in an easy-to-understand manner
- Experience with Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite - including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Drive and flexibility to support and build up an expanding business
Location & Hours:
This is a full-time role and will be based in our Washington, DC office. Sol Systems offers a hybrid work schedule with employees working from home and in the office. We believe this offers the employee and the company the best in work/life balance, employee development opportunities, and the ability to develop meaningful working relationships.
Commitment & Compensation:
Compensation will be commensurate with experience. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, education benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick and federal holidays, and the opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.
Deadline:
We hope to hire for this position immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.
Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other traits. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
