Solar Landscape · 1 day ago
Director, Development
Asbury Park, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expSolar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. The Director of Development is responsible for cultivating and expanding client relationships, driving revenue growth, and ensuring project delivery in alignment with client expectations.
Clean EnergyEnergySolar
Responsibilities
Strategic Account Management: Develop and maintain relationships with C-suite and key decision-makers at large commercial and industrial companies. Understand clients' solar needs and provide tailored solar solutions to meet those needs. Lead and close lease negotiations and ensure project delivery once the project is won
Business Development: Help develop a comprehensive solar strategy for our key clients. Expand our coverage of our clients’ asset portfolio by bringing our relationship to new markets. Collaborate with Policy, Sales Analytics/ Enablement and Marketing teams to align client approach to our company strategy
Customer Engagement: Prepare proposals and presentations of partnership opportunities with Solar Landscape. Provide exceptional customer service and support throughout the sales process. Address customer inquiries, concerns, and feedback in a timely and professional manner
Project Development: Lead coordination across internal construction, project management, interconnection, policy, and finance teams to ensure projects are developed and constructed efficiently, on schedule, and in alignment with financing, interconnection, and community solar program milestones. Maintain clear communication with clients throughout the development process to manage expectations, provide transparency, and ensure successful project delivery that meets both internal goals and client objectives
Market Monitoring: Collaborate with in-house Policy and Sales Analytics/ Enablement teams to stay informed about policy changes, industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, business development, account management, project development or management consulting
Strong understanding of solar project development lifecycles, including coordination across construction, interconnection, policy, and finance functions
Leadership ability and comfortable driving high-visibility projects
Excellent organization and communication skills
Detail-oriented, self-starter
Experience managing client relationships at large companies
Knowledge of sustainability related topics including Solar Energy and ESG topics and trends
Well-versed in MS Office suite
10-20% travel required; must be willing to travel to Asbury Park office and to clients, as needed. This role is flexible on home location
Preferred
2+ years of experience in the solar energy industry
Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics or other CRM
Strong understanding of rooftop commercial PV construction means and methods, behind-the-meter and Utility interconnections, and Power Purchase Agreements and EPC Contracts
Technical understanding of the Commercial & Industrial solar development process, including utility interconnection, AHJ permitting, and construction
Benefits
Training / Professional development opportunities
401(k) with 4% company match
Summer Fridays
Flexible remote/hybrid work options
Paid parental leave
Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Company
Solar Landscape
Solar Landscape is an installer and operator of solar energy systems.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.03BKey Investors
PGIM Private CapitalKeyStateSilicon Valley Bank
2025-05-15Debt Financing· $175M
2024-12-09Undisclosed· $564M
2024-12-09Debt Financing· $283M
Leadership Team
Shaun Keegan
Co-Founder & CEO
Corey Gross
Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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