Application Guide

How to Apply for Business Development Representative

at LevelTen Energy

🏢 About LevelTen Energy

LevelTen Energy is revolutionizing the renewable energy market by providing a streamlined transaction infrastructure and cloud-based software that accelerates the transition to clean energy. As a leader in the space, the company offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and sustainability, driving meaningful impact in the fight against climate change.

About This Role

As a Business Development Representative, you will be the frontline driver of growth, using multi-channel outreach to generate qualified leads for Account Executives. Your work directly fuels LevelTen's mission by connecting renewable energy buyers, sellers, and developers on their platform, making you a critical part of the sales engine.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day starts with reviewing your lead queue and prioritizing outreach based on readiness. You'll spend the morning making cold calls and sending personalized LinkedIn messages or emails to target accounts, followed by updating Salesforce with activity notes. Afternoons might involve following up on inbound leads, scheduling discovery calls for Account Executives, and analyzing your performance metrics to refine your approach.

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🎯 Who LevelTen Energy Is Looking For

  • Has 1-2 years of experience in sales, business development, marketing, or customer success, ideally in a SaaS or marketplace environment.
  • Excels at written and verbal communication, with the ability to craft compelling outreach messages and handle objections professionally.
  • Is highly organized with meticulous attention to detail, comfortable managing multiple leads and tracking activities in Salesforce or similar CRM.
  • Demonstrates a genuine passion for renewable energy and sustainability, with a desire to learn about energy markets and corporate procurement.

📝 Tips for Applying to LevelTen Energy

1

Tailor your resume to highlight any experience with cold outreach, CRM management, or sales engagement tools like Outreach or Salesloft.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your interest in renewable energy to LevelTen's platform and mission, not just generic sustainability.

3

Quantify your past achievements in lead generation or outreach (e.g., 'Generated 50+ qualified leads per month' or 'Increased pipeline by 20%').

4

Research LevelTen's platform and recent news (e.g., partnerships, funding) to mention in your cover letter or interview.

5

If you have experience with energy markets or corporate sustainability, highlight it prominently even if it's from coursework or internships.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your ability to drive demand through multi-channel outreach and your comfort with cold calling and LinkedIn prospecting.', 'Showcase your organizational skills and experience with Salesforce or similar CRMs, as accuracy is key in this role.', "Express genuine enthusiasm for renewable energy and how LevelTen's platform is uniquely positioned to accelerate the transition.", 'Mention any familiarity with buyer personas like corporate PPAs or developers, and your eagerness to learn more about the energy market.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Understand LevelTen's platform: how it connects buyers, sellers, and developers in the renewable energy market.
  • → Read recent news about LevelTen (e.g., funding rounds, partnerships with utilities or corporations).
  • → Learn about the renewable energy certificate (REC) market and corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs).
  • → Familiarize yourself with common challenges in renewable energy procurement (e.g., complexity, lack of transparency).

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your experience with cold outreach. How do you structure a typical day of prospecting?
2 How have you used Salesforce or a CRM to track leads and manage your pipeline?
3 Why are you interested in renewable energy, and what do you know about LevelTen's platform?
4 Describe a time you had to handle a rejection or objection from a prospect. How did you respond?
5 How do you prioritize leads when you have multiple channels and inbound requests?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention renewable energy or LevelTen specifically.
  • Overlooking the requirement for CRM experience; if you lack it, take a short online course or highlight transferable skills.
  • Failing to research the company and asking basic questions that are answered on their website.

📅 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:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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