Director of Client Solutions

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Utah.

📋 Description

• Assist in securing funding to ensure the sustainability and growth of NEF.

• Identify, assess, and pursue growth opportunities within and related to the energy sector.

• Lead NEF's business development efforts in areas such as energy efficiency, energy safety, electric transportation, energy workforce, water efficiency, and other mission-aligned domains.

• Manage teams responsible for client solutions, business development, and marketing communications.

• Travel approximately 6–12 times annually to attend trade association conferences, sales and fundraising meetings, and similar events.

• Utilize email, phone, and social media to establish connections within targeted industries.

• Leverage Salesforce CRM to facilitate lead generation, follow-ups, and the establishment of new NEF partnerships.

• Act as the primary NEF client solutions representative for existing energy efficiency education programs, including the annual SOW review.

• Consult with clients and potential clients to guide the development of new energy education solutions.

• Collaborate with NEF communications staff on marketing communication initiatives.

• Assist in creating new marketing materials.

• Oversee the development of departmental budgets.

• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• MBA is a plus.

• Over seven years of experience in client solutions and business development, preferably in the energy and utilities sector.

• Minimum of two years of leadership experience in client solutions/business development within the energy and utilities industry.

• Strong capability to recruit, mentor, and lead team members effectively.

• Basic knowledge of complex state and federal energy regulations, environmental mandates, and compliance frameworks.

• Understanding of school outreach programs and the needs of educators to meet national and state academic standards.

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Strong attention to detail – meticulous, precise, and thorough.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to thrive in a deadline-oriented environment.

• Positive and resilient attitude.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

• Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and social media review.

• Completion of a 90-day probationary period is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Performance-based bonuses.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Sick leave.

• Paid parental leave.

• Paid volunteer time.

• Generous holiday schedule.

• Winter break closure.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Additional optional benefits available.

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.

• Profit-sharing plan.

• Training and performance feedback provided during the 90-day probationary period.