Business Development-Robotics and Services

Job Description

The Manager - Business Development will be a key member of Nextpower’s Robotics and Services Business Development team, responsible for driving the commercial strategy and market expansion of Nextpower’s robotic solar inspection systems and AI-powered fire/smoke detection camera systems for large-scale solar assets. This role centers on delivering sales growth, managing strategic customer relationships, and advancing Nextpower’s leadership position within the utility-scale solar market through innovative, technology-driven service offerings.

• Business Development
  • Drive new business opportunities for Nextpower's robotics and services business across North America.
  • Lead all aspects of sales cycle, from prospecting through contract negotiation and closure.
  • Develop and execute strategic account plans to maximize revenue growth and market share.
  • Collaborate with Nextpower's global account management team to identify value-add opportunities through robotics and services solutions.
• Customer Engagement & Relationship Management
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with IPPs, EPCs, and O&M providers within the utility-scale solar segment.
  • Represent Nextpower at conferences/industry events to drive awareness, value proposition and benefits of robotics and services solutions.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of customer challenges and goals; drive value-added solutions utilizing Nextpower's robotics and services capabilities.
• Team Collaboration
  • Work closely with Nextpower regional sales, marketing, and project management teams to drive training and knowledge sharing of robotics and services solutions.
  • Collaborate with HQ and global regional Nextpower functions to: (1) quantify product value proposition; (2) prepare localized sales and marketing collateral; (3) facilitate and manage the delivery of technical support to prospective and active customers.
  • Support and mentor junior sales managers or regional account executives as needed.

• Experience:
  
  12+ years of experience in the solar industry, with at least 3 years of B2B sales, particularly selling to IPPs, EPCs, industry OEMs, and O&M providers.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Skills & Competencies
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Technical knowledge of utility-scale solar operations, including performance challenges within the DC field.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and executive-level relationship skills.
  • Preferred: experience with thermal and computer vision inspection systems.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM tools.
• Travel:
  Up to 50%, as required to support customer meetings, industry events, and company meetings.

Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation with company matching, paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection, and stock compensation for eligible positions. All plans comply with relevant plan documents.

Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.