Location
Hybrid: 3:2 schedule, 3 days in-office, 2 days remote (after initial 3-month in-office only training period)
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 9-5 PM, w/1-hour for lunch; occasional evenings and weekends
Target Start Date
August 25, 2025
Supervisor
Isaac Baker, Co-CEO
Role Description
The Senior Business Development Manager is a leader on our Outreach Team. You will serve as both a strategic planner and a hands-on leader who thrives in the intersection of relationship building, technical sales, and team development. As our Senior Business Development Manager, you'll be the primary point of contact for our largest nonprofit and affordable housing clients, guiding them through complex solar decisions while simultaneously mentoring and managing a team of 1-3 business development and account management professionals.
In this role, you'll split your time between direct client engagement (securing LOIs and final contracts), post-contract project coordination, and developing your team's capabilities. You're comfortable being accountable for both your individual sales targets and your team's collective success. Most importantly, you're passionate about environmental justice and see solar energy as a powerful tool for supporting the organizations that serve our most vulnerable communities.
Responsibilities
Business Development & Lead Generation (10%)
Engage with new potential clients through outreach initiatives, warm introductions, referrals, conferences, and events
Network and build relationships with affordable housing organizations and other institutional nonprofits
Client Engagement & Sales (30%)
Set and carry out sales meetings in person and remotely, which are comprised of:
Generating excitement for clients to move forward on solar with Resonant Energy
Walking through a detailed proposal or portfolio analysis
Identifying and gathering additional information needed to carry out a project
Walk clients through financing and contract options
Get Letters of Intent (LOIs) signed
Post-LOI Project Coordination (30%)
Oversee detailed data and document collection post LOI and coordinate technical site visit scheduling
Attend weekly project rundowns with Project Managers and Project Sponsors
Support clients through legal review of all project contracts and securing necessary consents from their applicable financing parties
Get all final contracts signed (this will be the core KPI for assessing performance in the role).
Maintain connection after contract signing to support customer service and ensure that clients have a great experience
People Management & Team Leadership (20%)
Manage a team of 1-3 Account and Business Development Managers
Provide consistent high level guidance to other project team members at regular intervals
Keep supervisees on track to hit quarterly targets; support overall sales team in hitting team-wide targets
Create and lead trainings to support supervisees in their work
Sales Innovation Management (10%)
Think creatively about improving internal processes, collective skills, and efficiency across teams to implement improvements
Support cross team work associated with rolling out new products or rolling out existing products to new market segments
Identify and address trends that are leading clients to work with competitors or not move forward with solar
Minimum Qualifications
Alignment with our Core Values
Community Impact : We demonstrate genuine passion for empowered communities, clean energy, and/or environmental justice
Adaptability : We embrace new challenges and thrive in ever-changing environments
Resilience : We maintain positive momentum and recover quickly from setbacks
Ownership : We take personal responsibility and drive work forward independently
Communication Excellence : We deliver clear, proactive, and effective communication
Operational Excellence : We build and maintain systematic processes and high standards in all work
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of academic or additional professional experience
5+ years of business development or consulting experience
Experience being the client relationship owner in long-cycle technical sales or consulting engagements
Experience securing buy-in and approvals in at least one of our client segments, e.g. affordable housing developers, institutional non-profits, or non-profits
2+ years of direct supervisory experience
Preferred:
MBA or Master's degree in Electrical/Mech/Civil Engineering, Urban Planning preferred
Experience in commercial solar PV client relationship development and sales
Experience with legal contracts and commercial project finances
Experience with performing and managing teams against KPIs
Core Competencies
Proven ability to build trust, secure buy-in, and manage complex client relationships
Proven ability to quickly learn new and complex information
Proven ability to translate complex information into relatable and actionable messaging
Excellent presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent critical thinking skills with ability to adapt quickly to policy and market changes, as well as client constraints and concerns
Systems thinking approach with ability to balance strategic vision and detailed execution
Proven ability to manage individuals, teams and develop talent
Proven ability to give, take, and respond to critical feedback
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail for complex project coordination
Technical Skills
Ability to use Google Workspace products and Microsoft Word
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability to use a Macbook/Apple OS
Native or fluent English language skills
Valid driver's license
Working Environment & Conditions
Office
This role primarily works in a standard, temperature controlled office environment on the second floor of a building with an elevator
Constant sitting or standing; standing desks are provided
Constant computer use
No exposure to hazards
No exposure to adverse conditions
Travel
Occasional client office site visits that require driving; the company reimburses mileage at federally set rates
Compensation & Benefits Package
Compensation
Total Compensation: $140,000 - $155,000
Base Salary: $100,000 - $115,000
Performance Bonus: On target bonus of $40,000 based on individual and team achievements (uncapped)
Comprehensive Health & Wellness
Healthcare & Dental: 100% premium coverage for you and your children, 33% coverage for your spouse
Vision: Affordable premium w/exam, glasses, and contacts allowances
Mental Health Support: $100 monthly reimbursement for mental health services
Health and Dependent Care FSA: Save money on pre-tax deductions for necessary expenses
Retirement: 3% employer match via a SIMPLE IRA to help build your financial future
Generous Time Off
Vacation: 18 days annually
Sick Leave: 8 days annually
Holidays: 13 annually
Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks fully paid time to bond
Community Impact: 2 dedicated days for volunteering, GOTV, protest, etc.
Voting Leave: 3 hours off to do your civic duty
Other time as necessary, e.g. Jury duty, bereavement, etc.
Growth & Development
Professional Development Budget: Dedicated funding for each team member's growth
Culture Building: Quarterly company-wide events for fun and giving back
Commuter & Lifestyle Benefits
Commuter Support Options:
Monthly T-pass
Commuter Rail reimbursement
Bike allowance for eco-friendly commuting
Schedule Flexibility: Option for 8am-4pm schedule to fit your life
Remote Work: 6 weeks of fully remote work flexibility annually
Friday Hard Stop: End work at 4pm to socialize with your colleagues
Employee Ownership Opportunity
Become a true partner in our mission - Eligible to apply after 3 years:
$50,000 in B-class shares - real equity ownership
Unlimited PTO - trust-based time off
Democratic Voice - voting authority on key company decisions
Shape Our Future - direct input on strategic direction
Join a company that invests in your success, respects your whole life, and offers you the chance to become an owner in meaningful work.
EEO Statement
Resonant Energy is committed to the principles of equal employment; we uphold all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, as well as raise the bar to ensure equal employment opportunity for individuals that the law does not protect. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy condition, reproductive health decision-making, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status.
Apply Today!
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter responding to the prompt. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered!
Cover Letter Prompt: Tell us briefly why you are interested in working at Resonant Energy and why you are a great fit for this role, using an example from your past experience.
If you need assistance in submitting your application to accommodate a disability, please contact Leah Blaxter, Sr. People Operations Manager at (508) 433-0117.
Total Compensation $140,000—$155,000 USD Base Salary $100,000—$115,000 USD Performance Bonus $40,000—$40,000 USD