Climate & Environment Full-time

BESS Business Development Director – Utilities (East Region)

FlexGen

Posted

May 29, 2026

Location

Remote (US)

Type

Full-time

Mission

What you will drive

  • Drive revenue growth by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities in the Direct-to-Utility space, including regulated/non-regulated utilities, Munis, CCAs, and non-developer/non-IPP entities in the USA.
  • Develop and execute business development strategies to achieve revenue targets and market penetration goals, while managing a full sales cycle from research and cold-calling to contract negotiation and account conversion.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product development, delivery, customer success, software engineers, and electrical engineers to ensure optimal deal structuring and project partnerships.

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role accelerates the adoption of battery energy storage solutions, enabling grid decarbonization and renewable energy integration, directly contributing to climate change mitigation and a sustainable energy future.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • Minimum of 5 years of working experience, with at least 2 years in sales or business development, and a strong track record of achieving sales targets with utility companies in the distributed energy space.
  • In-depth understanding of the utility space and industry trends, with experience in electric power, renewable energy (solar, wind, battery), industrial communication, or electrical service.
  • Minimum BS degree in engineering or technical field; high proficiency with Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM programs (e.g., Salesforce).
  • Existing relationships with key stakeholders in the utility sector; ability to travel ~50%+ to customers and project sites.

Benefits

What's in it for you

Compensation and benefits not specified in the posting. FlexGen provides equal employment opportunities and complies with applicable laws. Employees are subject to periodic random drug testing as permitted by law.

About

Inside FlexGen

FlexGen delivers innovative energy storage solutions to large energy users, driving the transition to a cleaner, more resilient grid through advanced battery energy storage systems and software.