Vice President of Business Development

Reference: JN -062026-86949_1781164492

Title: VP of Business Development

Location: USA (Remote, with travel to Boulder and Boston)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a VP of Business Development to lead the North American commercial growth strategy. As the leader of the Business Development function, you will manage a team of experienced Business Development Directors and drive revenue-generating initiatives across the region. This role sits at the intersection of complex infrastructure project development and commercial execution, requiring both strategic vision and hands-on sales leadership.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Leading and managing the Business Development team, including direct reports such as Business Development Directors
  • Building and executing a comprehensive business development strategy for North America
  • Identifying, qualifying, and closing major commercial opportunities across developers and utilities
  • Managing complex project pipelines from initial prospecting through Ready-to-Build (RTB)
  • Full involvement in the project development lifecycle
  • Building and nurturing strategic partnerships with key stakeholders and customers
  • Representing the company at industry events and with C-suite clients

Required Experience:

  • Proven track record as a top-performing business developer with success in closing enterprise-scale deals of high project values
  • Demonstrated experience scaling business development functions within high-growth organizations
  • Experience managing complex, multi-year infrastructure or energy projects from concept to revenue (RTB equivalent)
  • Track record successfully managing $billions in project value from a commercial standpoint
  • Strong technical acumen-ability to understand and communicate sophisticated technology and engineering concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Exceptional ability to recruit, develop, and lead senior-level business development professionals
  • Demonstrated excellence in project coordination and organizational management
  • Strong strategic thinking and ability to build long-term business pipelines
  • Willingness and ability to travel frequently
  • Background in energy, infrastructure, or cleantech sectors
  • Experience with energy storage, grid services, or related technologies
  • Existing relationships within the North American energy industry
$350,000.00 - $450,000.00
Per annum
Negotiable
Added 11/06/2026
Reference: JN -062026-86949_1781164492

Vice President of Business Development

United States of America Full Time Clean Energy Remote

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