Tesla · 3 months ago
Sr. Business Development Manager, Residential Energy
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$144K/yr - $246K/yr
8+ years expTesla is a leading company in the energy sector, and they are seeking a Sr. Business Development Manager for their Residential Energy team. This role involves leading strategic initiatives, developing new business models, and managing projects within the residential energy market.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional, cross-regional initiatives to align on organizational strategy and present results to leadership
Analyze new geographies, applications, and business models for residential products (energy storage, home charging, V2X, etc.)
Develop and implement new market entry strategies and first-of-their-kind projects
Understand emerging industry trends and educate the rest of the company - update strategy, offers, and products accordingly
Develop and execute on outreach strategies with major market players, potential customers, and potential partners in support of the team's many initiatives
Qualification
Required
Excellent understanding of energy industry; deep knowledge of energy storage technology and value proposition. Strong existing connections across the industry
Entrepreneurial mindset – self-starter who can explore and qualify opportunities with little direction, and has a track record of success in energy industry
Deep knowledge of emerging applications and opportunities for residential storage
Strong communications, strategy, financial modeling, and program management skills
Experience presenting to executive teams, ideally in a BD or strategy role
8+ years in energy industry; 4+ years in energy storage
Benefits
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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