Business Development Representative

Resource Innovations is a leading provider of innovative utility solutions dedicated to helping clients optimize energy performance, reduce costs, and meet sustainability goals. We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Business Development Representative (BDR) specializing in utility services focused specifically on Demand Side Management (DSM) programs and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), primarily in the energy efficiency, load flexibility, demand response, electrification initiatives (building and transportation), and behind-the-meter solar- and battery- technologies. The BDR will identify and generate new business opportunities, build relationships with prospective clients, and promote our utility services and software offerings. This role is essential in expanding Resource Innovations' market presence and driving revenue growth within the utility and energy management sectors.

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and summarize key utility filings to state commissions for DSM and DER initiatives and mandates.
• Prospect, identify, and qualify potential clients, partners, leads, and opportunities within the utility and energy sectors.
• Conduct outbound calls, emails, and follow-up communications to generate interest and secure meetings with decision-makers.
• Tailor presentations to showcase Resource Innovations' comprehensive utility and energy management solutions.
• Participate in pre-sale meetings to understand client/market needs; document and follow up on identified action items to keep opportunity progressing
• Actively participate in account and capture planning processes to share client and opportunity insights
• Collaborate with the sales, engineering, delivery, and proposal teams to develop customized proposals aligned with client objectives.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions, leads, and pipeline activities within CRM systems.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, regulations, and competitive landscape to identify new opportunities.
• Promote Resource Innovations' innovative approach and solutions that deliver measurable energy savings and sustainability benefits.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to expand company visibility and build strategic relationships.
• Contribute to the development of targeted marketing campaigns and outreach strategies to grow our client base.
• Other duties as assigned.

Location & Travel:

Ideally based in Boston, Chicago, Denver/Boulder, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Atlanta, Austin with occasional travel to client sites, industry events, and conferences.

• Travel required (approximately 25% of work time).
• Must be able to attend 3-4 industry conferences per year.
• Must be available to travel to utility client meetings as necessary.