Director of business development Jobs in Durham, NC

About FlexGen

Based in Durham, N.C., FlexGen is a leading integration services and software technology provider for energy storage solutions in the United States and globally. FlexGen designs and integrates storage solutions and the software platform that enables today's energy transition. Leveraging its best-in-class energy management software and power electronics, FlexGen delivers utility-scale storage projects integrated with traditional and renewable power generation globally. The Company's clients and partners include the most technically and commercially demanding developers, utilities, government agencies, and industrial companies in the world.

Energy storage represents a multibillion-dollar market at the center of the energy transition. Integrating energy storage requires software and technological solutions that play a critical role in the adoption of renewables at scale-offsetting the intermittent and reliability challenges that renewable power generation creates for the grid. Since its founding in 2009, FlexGen has supported the deployment of more than 7 GWh of energy storage systems across the U.S. and internationally for utility, microgrid, and C&I customers.

FlexGen is dedicated to providing best-in-class service and performance for its customers, ensuring safety, reliability, and resiliency in all operating environments. FlexGen supports the customer across the full journey of developing an energy storage project and leverages decades of engineering and software expertise to maximize the value that its customers ultimately receive. The company's HybridOS solutions include six distinct energy management solution applications : DigitalTwin, FlexPack, SiteController, FleetManager, PowerCloud, and FlexBidr

Position Description :

The Director of Commercial Development is primarily responsible for collaborating with the Executive Vice President of Business Development and other sales professionals to provide administrative direction for the Business Development Group. This pivotal role drives business growth, manages strategic initiatives, and delivers innovative sales processes in a rapidly evolving energy market. The Director will provide day-to-day leadership to the business development team, overseeing team performance and managing key aspects of commercial operations, including administrative processes, reporting, and bid strategy. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in the energy industry, particularly infrastructure development, specifically around contracts, and possess exceptional commercial acumen. This position best suits a dynamic leader with a deep understanding of the energy sector, a client-centric mindset, and a passion for advancing clean energy technologies. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and demonstrate a solid ability to drive impactful results

Major Job Responsibilities :

Team Leadership and Management

• Directly manage sales team members, providing mentorship, support, and objective and key result (OKRs) feedback to drive individual and team success
• Act as a critical liaison between the executive leadership and the sales team, facilitating clear communication of goals, priorities, and operational updates
• Foster a collaborative and motivated team culture, encouraging professional growth and development

Sales Reporting and Insights

Strategic Bid Support

Position Requirements :

FlexGen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FlexGen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

FlexGen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

To the extent permitted by law, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.