Application Guide
How to Apply for Business Development Manager
at SYSO
🏢 About SYSO
SYSO operates at the intersection of renewable energy and advanced technology, specializing in battery storage and renewable generation asset management. As a growing startup in the clean energy sector, they offer the opportunity to shape market operations in a rapidly evolving industry while contributing directly to sustainability goals. Their focus on both asset operations and market strategy creates a unique position in the energy transition landscape.
About This Role
As a Business Development Manager at SYSO, you'll drive growth by identifying new market opportunities, building strategic relationships, and converting prospects into commercial engagements in the battery storage and renewable generation space. This role is impactful because you'll directly contribute to expanding SYSO's market presence while facilitating the transition to clean energy through tangible business deals. You'll be instrumental in both prospecting and closing deals, with responsibility for the full sales cycle from research to contract handoff.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve morning research on emerging battery storage market opportunities, updating Salesforce with new prospect information from industry sources, and preparing for client meetings focused on commercial engagement proposals. You'd likely spend afternoons on outreach to new contacts in the renewable energy space, crafting tailored proposals for specific storage projects, and coordinating with delivery teams on recently closed deals to ensure smooth handoffs.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who SYSO Is Looking For
- Has 2+ years of proven business development success specifically in the energy sector, with demonstrable experience closing deals related to renewable generation or energy storage
- Combines analytical skills with commercial acumen—able to research market opportunities using data while crafting compelling proposals for complex energy projects
- Is genuinely passionate about clean energy transition and can articulate how battery storage technology enables renewable integration
- Thrives in a startup environment where processes are evolving, shows initiative in improving CRM (Salesforce) workflows, and enjoys being part of a small, collaborative sales team
📝 Tips for Applying to SYSO
Quantify your energy industry sales achievements—specifically mention deal sizes, types of renewable/energy storage projects you've worked on, and your role in the sales cycle
Demonstrate your Salesforce proficiency by mentioning specific features you've used for pipeline management in energy sales (e.g., opportunity tracking, reporting dashboards)
Research SYSO's current projects or clients in battery storage and reference how your experience aligns with their specific market operations focus
Highlight any experience with energy market structures or regulations that affect battery storage economics
Show enthusiasm for the startup environment by mentioning your ability to wear multiple hats—connecting how you've handled both prospecting and contract negotiations in previous roles
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience in energy industry business development, with examples of deals closed or relationships built in renewable generation or storage', "How you've used Salesforce to manage complex sales pipelines in previous roles, including any process improvements you implemented", "Your understanding of battery storage market dynamics and why SYSO's asset operations approach interests you", "Examples of how you've collaborated with delivery/operations teams for successful handoffs after closing deals"]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → SYSO's specific focus areas within battery storage (grid-scale, commercial, residential) and any announced projects or partnerships
- → Current market trends in battery storage economics, including revenue streams like capacity markets, frequency regulation, or energy arbitrage
- → The competitive landscape for battery storage asset operators and how SYSO differentiates itself
- → Recent policy developments affecting renewable generation and storage in major markets SYSO might operate in
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Generic sales experience without energy industry specificity—failing to demonstrate understanding of renewable/storage market dynamics
- Overemphasis on large corporate sales processes without showing adaptability to startup environments and evolving workflows
- No mention of CRM experience or specific examples of using Salesforce for pipeline management in previous roles
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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