Job Description:

The Nextpower Business Development Manager, Services, will be based in Fremont, CA, San Rafael, CA, Nashville, TN, or Remote. The Business Development Manager, Services, is a commercial leader responsible for accelerating growth within Nextpower’s tracker services portfolio. This role owns sales growth, market expansion strategy, and builds customer relationships across the utility-scale solar industry. You will lead sales cycles from opportunity creation through contract execution, partnering cross-functionally to bring new offerings to market and deliver measurable customer value.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Strategy & Growth

• Develop and execute global growth strategies for Nextpower’s services portfolio

• Drive and close new business opportunities

• Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, solution development, pricing strategy, negotiation, and closure

• Develop and execute strategic account plans to maximize revenue growth.

• Collaborate with Nextpower's global account management team to identify value-add opportunities for tool and services solutions.

Customer & Market Leadership  

• Establish trusted advisor relationships with key decision-makers

• Translate customer operational challenges into differentiated service solutions

• Represent Nextpower at industry events and conferences to elevate brand visibility and thought leadership

• Maintain strong market intelligence on industry trends, competitive positioning, and emerging customer needs

Cross-Functional Execution

• Partner with regional sales, supply chain, operations, product, and project management teams to ensure successful solution delivery

• Collaborate cross-functionally to define new service offerings, pricing models, and scalable commercial processes

• Support internal alignment between commercial strategy and operational execution

What we’re looking for:

• A collaborative, team-first mindset

• Strong customer orientation and consultative selling capability

• A bias toward innovation and continuous improvement

• Disciplined execution and ownership mentality

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• High business acumen and negotiation expertise

• Agility in dynamic, fast-evolving market conditions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

  or equivalent relevant professional experience.

• 7+ years of B2B sales experience in a sales or business development role within a global company

• Proven ability to manage complex sales

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Demonstrated attention to detail in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Ability to execute and manage multiple tasks in parallel

• High proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new systems

• Experience utilizing CRM (Salesforce preferred) and ERP (Netsuite preferred) systems

• Ability to travel 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in renewable energy, utility-scale solar, or adjacent industries

• Commercial or technical experience with O&M and Asset Management Services

Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextpower’s benefits please view our company website at www.Nextpower.com

Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextpower’s benefits please view our company website at www.Nextpower.com

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is 115,000.00 to 130,000.00 plus a commission structure based on commission calculation, such as percentage of sales or specific metrics. (Applicable to California)

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

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

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