What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Analyst position at Ranger Power?
SUMMARY
Ranger Power (“Ranger”) is a renewable energy development company, headquartered in Chicago, IL. Ranger develops utility-scale solar, wind and battery storage projects around the United States. Ranger Power is an equal opportunity employer. Read more about our commitment to DEI here: https://rangerpower.com/community/
DESCRIPTION
The Business Development Analyst will be involved in all aspects of renewable energy power marketing and strategy, with the ultimate goal of helping to secure off-take agreements and project sales for Ranger’s portfolio. This includes but is not limited to, drafting marketing materials and RFP submission packages, assisting with M&A opportunities, conducting research and competitor analysis, including market intelligence, managing the team’s databases, and assisting with client calls. This position provides individuals with an opportunity to gain exposure to the sales and project management sides of the renewable energy business.
RESPONSIBILITIES
●Sales and deal origination – participate in client engagements by generating customized sales materials for meetings and presentations, and assisting with necessary follow ups and action items.
●Proposal management – work closely with project developers and other subject matter experts to assemble targeted proposals to formal Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and bilateral discussions.
●Mergers and Acquisitions – evaluate potential renewable project purchases and assist with Ranger project divestitures.
●Competitive research – stay on top of industry news and competitor projects, and identify existing industry trends and market dynamics, and report findings via email reports and regular presentations on core Ranger markets.
●Client management – help to identify new clients and contacts as necessary and help to manage Ranger’s client databases and other databases, and participate in client calls and deal negotiations as necessary.
●Marketing materials – prepare company marketing materials for external use, including slide decks, project overviews and other promotional materials.
●Prepare quality work product – prepare documents, reports, presentations, and other work products timely and accurately, with appropriate attention to detail.
●Reflect well on Ranger – always deal with stakeholders, including clients, government officials, contractors, and landowners, in a manner that is ethical, professional, and respectful, in addition to working collaboratively with all members of the internal Ranger team.
QUALIFICATIONS
● Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and oral), and organizational skills.
●Comfort with engaging a variety of internal and external stakeholders (clients, investors, other members of the Ranger team) over the phone, through digital meetings, and in-person.
●Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
●Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
●Exposure to renewable industry through academic studies or internships a plus, but not required.
●Occasional travel required (once a month on average, for 2-3 days).
●This is an entry-level role that assumes 0-2 years of prior work experience.