National Business Development Manager - Energy

When you join the Elwood family, you become part of made a difference in your community. Our success comes from the success of our associates and customers. Come experience the Elwood way and make a difference with us!

Elwood Staffing is also a performance and results-driven culture for the hard-working, passionate, and highly motivated. You can expect a career that provides a constant variety of challenges along with progressive training and professional development to meet those challenges. Come work for a growing company that serves more than 6,000 businesses and puts more than 28,000 people to work daily.

Description:

The National Business Development Manager is a true hunter responsible for driving outside sales growth by identifying and closing new accounts that significantly contribute to the growth of Elwood Staffing. The NBDM will be assigned to a specific industry vertical (Energy, Distribution & Logistics, Manufacturing, Contact Center) and will be charged with hunting new opportunities in that vertical. This position requires daily prospecting and routine face-to-face interaction with prospects, and close coordination with Elwood's leadership. The NBDM will sell large scale light industrial, Master Vendor and Professional solutions.

What you will get to do as a National Business Development Manager:

The National Business Development Manager - Energy is responsible for driving outside sales growth in the energy industry. The nature of the work performed in this position requires engagement with key stakeholders within the energy sector, with a focus on building strong relationships and staying informed about market trends. All employees consistently support and promote the company mission, five key beliefs, philosophies, and provide Superior Customer Service in all aspects of the job.

• Identify leads, qualify prospective business, create proposals, present to clients, and create new sustainable business partnerships across the utility, oil and gas, and renewable sectors.
• Build a strong pipeline of new/unexplored prospects within the energy sectors.
• Engaging with key stakeholders to ensure a deep understanding of client goals, regulatory requirements, and market trends to deliver impactful, compliant solutions.
• Present customized solutions that demonstrate a clear understanding of the prospective client's business needs across all areas of the business.
• Stay informed about current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the energy industry, including sustainability initiatives, regulatory changes, and technological advancements.
• Identify opportunities to leverage the company's offerings to solve challenges and deliver innovative solutions tailed to the energy sector.
• Actively drive negotiations, close, and onboard new accounts.
• Manage account relationships by soliciting feedback and working with the internal teams to ensure service delivery expectations are met and concerns are addressed.
• Lead negotiations to secure new contracts, ensuring favorable terms and conditions while adhering to organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present revenue performance reporting for senior management

Experience and skills for a National Business Development Manager:

• Regional or multi-location outside sales, new account business development, or consulting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of the energy market, including trends in decarbonization, smart grid technologies, renewable energy adoption, and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with energy-related technologies and solution, such as energy management systems, grid modernization tools, and renewable energy infrastructure.
• Ability to work cross-functionally to proactively communicate and to resolve issues with the highest sense of urgency.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A valid driver's license is required for this role to travel between branch and prospect/client locations

What Elwood Staffing can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental and Vision plan
• Prescription drug plan
• Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short and Long - Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company contribution
• Telemedicine - Teledoc
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Benefit Advocates
• Discount tickets, travel, and shopping-Working Advantage
• Dell computer discount
• Enterprise Rental Car discount
• Chairman's Club
• Anniversary awards program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Certified Staffing Professional training and certification
• $500 bonus paid for completion of approved Professional Certification
• $500 Recruitment Incentive for Internal Careers
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Progressive training and development
• Opportunities for advancement throughout our company

Join our growing team today and discover why Elwood is one of the best to work for in the staffing industry!

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