Associate, Services Business Development

Invenergy•Chicago, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Associate, Services Business Development, you will support the growth of Invenergy's Services business by managing transactional commercial opportunities, developing customer proposals, and identifying new opportunities across its renewable energy services portfolio. The role focuses on Field Services Operations (FSO), Centers of Excellence (COE), and Repower offerings, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop competitive, customer-specific solutions for wind, solar, storage, and other power generation assets. The position provides exposure to different areas of Invenergy's Services business and opportunities to contribute directly to its commercial growth. The successful candidate is proactive and commercially minded, able to coordinate multiple opportunities independently, build internal and external relationships, and improve business development processes. Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule: employees work in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
At least 3 years of professional experience in renewable energy, power generation, business development, commercial operations, or a related field.
Experience managing commercial proposals, RFP responses, customer quotations, or complex cross-functional projects.
Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, drive deliverables, and resolve challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable recommendations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and commercial judgment skills.
Ability to build effective business relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Eligible to work in the United States without needing employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience in wind energy operations and maintenance (O&M), field services, major component exchanges, blade services, or wind repowering.
Experience working with Asset Management, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, or other technical teams in the energy industry.
Experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms and commercial pipeline management.

Responsibilities

Identify and develop new business opportunities for Field Services Operations (FSO), Centers of Excellence (COE), and Repower services.
Conduct market research, customer and asset portfolio analysis, and competitive intelligence to identify potential customers and service opportunities.
Support customer outreach, account development strategies, and relationship management to expand Invenergy Services' third-party business.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities to expand service offerings within existing customer relationships.
Manage and coordinate transactional proposals, RFP responses, and commercial quotations from initial customer inquiry through final submission.
Develop customer-specific proposals, pricing strategies, and commercial offerings with Operations, Asset Management, Engineering, Procurement, and other internal teams.
Manage concurrent opportunities and ensure timely delivery of accurate, high-quality, commercially competitive proposals.
Identify and resolve potential roadblocks, coordinate internal deliverables, and escalate commercial or operational risks as appropriate.
Support commercial negotiations and contract reviews, coordinating with Legal and leadership to facilitate timely contract execution.
Maintain clear communication with customers and internal stakeholders throughout proposal and contracting processes.
Build and maintain working relationships with internal technical and operational teams to develop customer-specific service solutions.
Serve as a commercial point of contact for assigned transactional opportunities, coordinating customer requests, technical clarifications, and proposal follow-ups.
Prepare and present commercial materials, proposals, and business development updates for internal and external meetings.
Develop, maintain, and improve standardized proposal templates, pricing tools, and commercial processes for FSO, COE, and Repower offerings.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date opportunity information, proposal records, commercial activities, and pricing documentation in the CRM system.