Business Development Executive

EVS•Eden Prairie, MN

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

EVS is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive strategic growth across the power, utilities, and renewable energy sectors. This is a high-impact, client-facing role for a seasoned professional who excels at building relationships, identifying opportunities, and closing complex, high-value deals. You’ll play a critical role in expanding EVS’s presence with utilities, developers, and EPC partners while collaborating internally to position technical solutions that meet evolving market needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in business development within the power, utilities, or energy sector.
Proven experience working with utilities including IOUs, ISOs, municipals, and co-ops.
Strong understanding of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
Demonstrated success developing and managing opportunity pipelines in a technical or engineering environment.
Familiarity with renewable energy, grid modernization, interconnection, data centers, or energy transition initiatives.
Strong strategic thinking with the ability to develop and execute business plans.
Executive presence with exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Ability to build trust and operate effectively in a high-visibility, client-facing role.
Self-starter mindset with strong ownership, accountability, and results orientation.

Nice To Haves

Established network within utilities, solar, BESS, data center developers, or EPC organizations is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Own and execute the business development strategy across utilities, renewable energy, and power infrastructure markets.
Develop and communicate a clear, forward-looking growth strategy aligned with company objectives.
Identify, pursue, and close high-value opportunities across power delivery, generation, and renewable energy sectors.
Build, manage, and forecast a strong pipeline of opportunities in collaboration with internal leadership.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with IOUs, ISOs, municipals, co-ops, developers, and EPC partners.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by understanding their needs and positioning EVS solutions effectively.
Create and execute account growth strategies to expand existing client relationships.
Leverage existing networks while building new connections to strengthen market presence.
Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics to identify emerging opportunities.
Represent EVS at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to promote brand visibility and growth.
Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to align client strategy and technical solutions.
Partner with marketing to ensure strong brand positioning across proposals, SOQs, and digital channels.
Develop and deliver high-quality presentations and business plans for executive leadership and clients.
Own and manage CRM activity, ensuring accurate tracking of opportunities and client engagement.
Maintain visibility into pipeline health, conversion metrics, and key pursuits.
Drive consistency and accountability in CRM usage across stakeholders.