Bd Specialist - Kitchener, Canada - VCT Group

VCT Group

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Kitchener, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position
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Business Development Specialist - Solar and Energy Projects

Location:
Kitchener, ON

Base Salary Range:
$60k - $70k Annual Salary, depending on experience and qualifications.

Also includes a competitive health benefits plan, RRSP matching, generous vacation
allowance, and staff discounts for solar and EV charging systems.

At VCT Group we believe in the future of solar architecture and electrification. We help our customers meet and
exceed their sustainability goals while also realizing their investment goals. We have evolved significantly over
the past 15 years and so has the landscape for renewables. We have built and continue to maintain the majority
of our solar projects in collaboration with our customers. With 300+ projects, more than 25 million kWh of
energy generated per year (enough to power 2,500 homes) and over 18,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions reduced
per year; we are entering a period of strong growth. Our latest endeavours push the limits to rethink underutilized
space, such as custom designed solar carports, drive electrification with modern and future ready EV charging
solutions, and work closely with industry leading developers to build out the future of how we generate, use and
prosperous and energy efficient future.

We are also the founders of a community-based energy investment vehicle. The CED Co-op allows all Ontarians
to invest and take part in building solutions to combat climate change. The Co-op has raised over $24 million in
investments from its 800+ members, on its way to developing a portfolio of over $45 million of renewable energy
projects. We are proud that CED Co-op is the first co-operative in Canada to become a public corporation,
enabling these investments to be held in RRSP, RESP, TFSA and RRIF investment portfolios. Future projects
under development for the Co-op include community-based net-metering and potentially building efficiency
projects such as geo-thermal heating and cooling, EV charging-as-a-service plus many more areas of opportunity.

VCT Group is growing. Leading solar and energy project development, the Business Development Specialist will
develop opportunities to design, engineer, and construct commercial scale solar power generation and energy
storage projects. This position involves working out of our Kitchener office under the direction of the Business
Development Manager. Come make an impact in our organization as we make an impact on the future of
renewable energy.

Become the champion of distributed solar energy generation and energy independence for industrial,

commercial, and institutional facility operators.

Originate and qualify project opportunities with values typically in the range of $200k to $1 million.
Research existing and develop new target industries, forming channel strategies to reach more

- customers while increasing sales by quarter.

Organize and respond to inbound inquiries regarding solar netmetering and energy storage projects.
Engage with existing customers, listening for needs, identifying additional business opportunities
Develop compelling project and sales proposals for new and existing clients
Generate sales leads through bestinclass customer interaction including persistent, timely and

- organized follow-up on leads, requests and proposals

Analyzing GIS and other data sources to identify potential customers
Build strategic relationships to understand and be at the forefront of the electricity market, respond to

changes coming to the competitive landscape and identify new opportunities

Bachelor's degree in a related business, environmental or policy related field.
3+ Years of business development or sales experience in direct or reasonably related field.
Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization, including

- executives.

Strong organizational, problem solving, time management, and adaptability skills.
Ability to identify problems and develop multiple creative alternatives for problem resolution.
Able to work independently with tight timelines in a fastpaced environment.
Demonstrated attention to detail, customer care and superior quality of work
Experience in sustainability project development processes.
Experience with or understanding of renewable energy systems and/or electrical systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of energy regulatory and environmental policy frameworks.
Experience with or understanding of construction and/or project development.
Experience working with, consulting engineering, architecture or property management industries.
Experience in complementary technologies to solar power (battery and energy storage, airsource and

- ground-source heat pumps, electric vehicle integration and/or fleet electrification, etc.)

Experience developing sales and pricing tools to streamline proposal development
You enjoy learning and are excited at the opportunity to become a product/market expert in the areas o