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Sr. Business Development Manager

Role overview

Summary

The Sr. Business Development Manager role focuses on the growth of new products and solutions in the Energy Storage segment at Canadian Solar's e-STORAGE subsidiary. You will build relationships with business partners and customers to drive business expansion and ensure product success.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years experience in Energy Storage, Wind and solar industry.
  • Proven track record of business development experience.
  • Understanding of financial reports including budgetary guidelines and product expenditures.
  • Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
  • Preferred: Ability to travel as required – expected travel requirement approximately 50%.

Responsibilities

  • Collect and understand customer needs and market trends to align product strategy in the Energy Storage market segment.
  • Identify opportunities, prepare proposals for RFPs, and negotiate pricing and contract terms.
  • Develop and engage early adopter customers in testing and launching new Energy Storage products and solutions.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and business plans for product or service improvement.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Decision Making
  • Sales
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Critical Thinking
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Organizational Skills
  • Social Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Self-Motivation

About the company

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Canadian Solar Inc.

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  • 10,001+
Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. It is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, inverters, and battery energy storage solutions and a developer of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 23 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 125 GW of premium-quality solar photovoltaic modules to customers worldwide. Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 10 GWp of solar power projects and 3.3 GWh of battery energy storage projects worldwide. Currently, the Company’s total solar project development pipeline was 26.3 GWp, 6.5 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 19.8 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipeline. In addition, the Company has 600 MWh of battery energy storage projects in operation and a total battery energy storage project development pipeline of around 56 GWh, including approximately 4.3 GWh under construction or in backlog, and an additional 51.6 GWh at advanced and early-stage development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry, having been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006. Canadian Solar Founder and CEO Dr. Shawn Qu blogs as a LinkedIn Influencer at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnqu/. Canadian Solar is Making the Difference by delivering more clean, safe, and affordable solar energy to the world.

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Job description

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutions aimed at improving grid operations, integrating clean energy, and contributing to a sustainable future. e-STORAGE has successfully implemented over 3.3 GWh DC of battery energy storage solutions in various locations, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and China. This significant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage integration industry.
Currently, the Company operates two fully automated, state-ofthe-art manufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity of approaching 20 GWh. eSTORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy.

For additional information about e-STORAGE, visit www.csestorage.com

Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and has been listed on NASDAQ since 2006. It is now one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 22 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 102 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 9 GWp of solar power projects and over 3 GWh of battery storage projects across the world. Currently, the Company has approximately 700 MWp of solar power projects in operation, 8 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 17 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipeline. In addition, the Company has a total battery storage project development pipeline of 52 GWh, including approximately 2 GWh under construction or in backlog, and an additional 50 GWh at advanced and early-stage development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry.

For additional information about Canadian Solar, visit www.canadiansolar.com

Position Title: Sr. Business Development Manager
Department: Business Development
Entity: CS e-STORAGE US
Reports To: Managing Director BD,US
Location: United States (remote)
Position Summary:
The Sr. Business Development Manager is responsible for specifying, planning and growth of new product and solution in the Energy Storage segment. This role is in a key position to formulate innovative product solution and will form productive and sustainable relationships with external and internal business partners (both suppliers and customers) to ensure the ongoing and focused development and success of our business expansion

Responsibilities:

  • Collect & understand customer needs, market trends and input from across organizational leadership to align product strategy and roadmap in the Energy Storage market segment.
  • Identifying Opportunities, Proposal Preparation for the RFPs, Budgeting and Pricing, Price and Contract terms negotiation and Post-Bid Analysis.
  • Develop and engage early adopter customer in testing and launching of new Energy Storage product and solutions.
  • Carry out feasibility studies/business plans for product or service improvement, customizing, remodeling and new product / sales / service development.
  • Assess operational issues regarding competitiveness, staying current in terms of trends, innovations and pricing while staying up to date with external and internal developments in the environment for identifying new market segments.
  • Align with internal development and delivery team or external supplier to ensure consistency in product and schedule expectation. Conduct and participate in midterm and final product design review to assess product quality.
  • Work with field marketing and sales team in managing product launch process.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 year’ experience in Energy Storage, Wind and solar industry
  • Proven track record of business development experience
  • Confident with decision making in regards to determining Product guidelines, purpose, following through and completion
  • Understanding of financial reports including budgetary guidelines and Product expenditures
  • Entrepreneurial background in a Sales capacity
  • Can-do personality, competitive and driven.
  • Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams.
  • High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently and proactively without supervision.
  • Excellent organizational, strategic, planning and implementing skills.
  • Ability to travel as required – expected travel requirement app. 50%

We offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO and sick days.

The general pay range for this position is 120-170K DOE and geographical location. This range represents annual base salary only, without regard to location, and does not include bonus or other incentives or benefits that may apply. The pay range for this role is subject to change.

Canadian Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.




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