Calibrant is a leading provider of on-site energy solutions.Calibrant develops, owns, and operates large-scale solar, battery storage, and microgrids on behalf of our customers-empowering North America's largest power users to achieve their energy goals faster, more economically, and more sustainably.By combining innovative financing with deep industry expertise, we solve complex energy challenges for large organizations.Our performance-based, no-capex contracts ensure we only get paid when we deliver results-enabling organizations to share in cost savings without any upfront investment.
Position Overview The Senior Business Development Director is responsible for driving Calibrant Energy's commercial growth by originating, structuring, and closing distributed energy solutions, including solar PV, battery energy storage, and microgrids, for enterprise and Fortune 500 clients.This role requires a seasoned sales leader with a proven track record in managing complex, consultative sales cycles and delivering high-value renewable energy transactions.The Senior Business Development Director will own relationships with executive stakeholders, navigate complex procurement processes, and work closely with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet customer goals.
The ideal candidate is a strategic, customer-focused dealmaker who thrives in high-stakes environments and consistently delivers results, while contributing insights that help refine Calibrant's broader go-to-market strategy.Principal Duties and Responsibilities Business Development & Market Growth
- Originate and lead large-scale sales opportunities with commercial, industrial, and Fortune 500 clients.
- Identify and target strategic accounts, positioning Calibrant's solar, storage, and microgrid solutions as enablers of sustainability, reliability, and cost optimization.
- Build trusted, consultative relationships with executive-level stakeholders.
- Stay ahead of energy transition trends, regulatory shifts, and customer needs to proactively identify opportunities.
Complex Sales & Transaction Leadership
- Manage the full sales cycle, from initial engagement through closing, with a focus on structuring and securing long-term agreements.
- Lead negotiations for PPAs, ESAs, and other complex contracts, ensuring terms meet client expectations while delivering company growth targets.
- Partner with engineering, project finance, and operations teams to build customized, bankable solutions.
- Maintain a disciplined and transparent pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with solutions engineering, marketing, operations, and finance teams to align proposals with client needs.
- Support the preparation of investment committee materials and executive-level presentations for high-profile transactions.
- Provide market feedback to leadership to inform product strategy, pricing, and market positioning.
Performance & Growth Targets
- Consistently achieve or exceed annual sales and margin goals.
- Represent Calibrant at key client meetings, industry events, and conferences to expand visibility and strengthen brand presence.
- Build long-term partnerships with clients, ensuring repeat and expanded business opportunities.
Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in business development, commercial sales, or strategic partnerships within renewable energy, distributed generation, or energy infrastructure.
- Demonstrated success leading multi-million-dollar renewable energy transactions.
- Experience selling into Fortune 500 clients with ability to navigate complex organizational structures and procurement processes.
- Strong knowledge of solar PV, battery energy storage, and microgrid systems.
- Proven ability to negotiate and close complex agreements (PPAs, ESAs, term sheets, LOIs).
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with ability to influence executive stakeholders.
- Self-driven, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple high-priority opportunities simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% across North America.
Substantial commission opportunity in addition to base pay
Benefits At Calibrant Energy, our priority is to ensure that every team member feels valued and supported. We believe putting wellness first supports a full, holistic, and happier life. We support that by offering benefits that cover you and your family such as: medical, dental, vision insurances, paid time off, paid personal time, paid holidays, paid birthday, paid sick time, company paid short term disability and long term disability, company paid life insurance, 401k with a company match, and more.
Calibrant Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding or reproductive health decisions), gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, personal appearance, genetic information, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable U.S. law. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to: talent@calibrantenergy.com
Calibrant is a leading provider of on-site energy solutions.Calibrant develops, owns, and operates large-scale solar, battery storage, and microgrids on behalf of our customers-empowering North America's largest power users to achieve their energy goals faster, more economically, and more sustainably.By combining innovative financing with deep industry expertise, we solve complex energy challenges for large organizations.Our performance-based, no-capex contracts ensure we only get paid when we deliver results-enabling organizations to share in cost savings without any upfront investment.
Position Overview The Senior Business Development Director is responsible for driving Calibrant Energy's commercial growth by originating, structuring, and closing distributed energy solutions, including solar PV, battery energy storage, and microgrids, for enterprise and Fortune 500 clients.This role requires a seasoned sales leader with a proven track record in managing complex, consultative sales cycles and delivering high-value renewable energy transactions.The Senior Business Development Director will own relationships with executive stakeholders, navigate complex procurement processes, and work closely with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet customer goals.
The ideal candidate is a strategic, customer-focused dealmaker who thrives in high-stakes environments and consistently delivers results, while contributing insights that help refine Calibrant's broader go-to-market strategy.Principal Duties and Responsibilities Business Development & Market Growth
- Originate and lead large-scale sales opportunities with commercial, industrial, and Fortune 500 clients.
- Identify and target strategic accounts, positioning Calibrant's solar, storage, and microgrid solutions as enablers of sustainability, reliability, and cost optimization.
- Build trusted, consultative relationships with executive-level stakeholders.
- Stay ahead of energy transition trends, regulatory shifts, and customer needs to proactively identify opportunities.
Complex Sales & Transaction Leadership
- Manage the full sales cycle, from initial engagement through closing, with a focus on structuring and securing long-term agreements.
- Lead negotiations for PPAs, ESAs, and other complex contracts, ensuring terms meet client expectations while delivering company growth targets.
- Partner with engineering, project finance, and operations teams to build customized, bankable solutions.
- Maintain a disciplined and transparent pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with solutions engineering, marketing, operations, and finance teams to align proposals with client needs.
- Support the preparation of investment committee materials and executive-level presentations for high-profile transactions.
- Provide market feedback to leadership to inform product strategy, pricing, and market positioning.
Performance & Growth Targets
- Consistently achieve or exceed annual sales and margin goals.
- Represent Calibrant at key client meetings, industry events, and conferences to expand visibility and strengthen brand presence.
- Build long-term partnerships with clients, ensuring repeat and expanded business opportunities.
Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in business development, commercial sales, or strategic partnerships within renewable energy, distributed generation, or energy infrastructure.
- Demonstrated success leading multi-million-dollar renewable energy transactions.
- Experience selling into Fortune 500 clients with ability to navigate complex organizational structures and procurement processes.
- Strong knowledge of solar PV, battery energy storage, and microgrid systems.
- Proven ability to negotiate and close complex agreements (PPAs, ESAs, term sheets, LOIs).
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with ability to influence executive stakeholders.
- Self-driven, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple high-priority opportunities simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% across North America.
Substantial commission opportunity in addition to base pay
Benefits At Calibrant Energy, our priority is to ensure that every team member feels valued and supported. We believe putting wellness first supports a full, holistic, and happier life. We support that by offering benefits that cover you and your family such as: medical, dental, vision insurances, paid time off, paid personal time, paid holidays, paid birthday, paid sick time, company paid short term disability and long term disability, company paid life insurance, 401k with a company match, and more.
Calibrant Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding or reproductive health decisions), gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, personal appearance, genetic information, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable U.S. law. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to: talent@calibrantenergy.com
