[Remote] Business Development Associate

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Leap is on a mission to decarbonize the world’s electric grids by building and scaling virtual power plants. The Business Development Associate will lead and support engagements with cleantech and energy technology partners, identifying opportunities and using data to shape strategy and accelerate growth.ResponsibilitiesLead and support engagements with cleantech and energy technology partnersIdentify opportunities, translate insights into action, and use data to shape strategy and accelerate growthExplore industry trends and emerging entrantsConduct rigorous data analysis and develop compelling sales tools and presentations to onboard new partners onto Leap’s platformSkillsHave 2–3 years of experience in consumer energy technology, demand response, utility energy efficiency programs, energy markets, or fintech; experience in lead generation, analytics, or data-centric roles, along with a demonstrated ability to manage a varied workload, is a plusSelf-directed and highly organized, able to manage time, priorities, and processes independently in a fully remote environmentSkilled at prioritizing and executing across multiple projects simultaneously, adapting effectively as responsibilities evolveAble to manage and deliver work across the business with a focus on partner needs and driving long-term valueAbility to prioritize and organize multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, with the ability to adapt to new responsibilitiesPossess excellent verbal and written communications skills and a strong analytical foundationThink strategically but can easily dive into the details and love to problem solveEnjoy developing and maintaining strong relationships to meet the needs of our partners and growing Leap's valueHave experience with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platformExperience working in remote or hybrid environments across time zones, demonstrating the ability to thrive in distributed teams through asynchronous communication, strong time management, independent work, and sustained productivity and engagementBenefitsMedical + Dental + Vision CoverageLife, AD&D, and Long-Term & Short Term Disability InsuranceParental LeaveFlexible PTO, Company Holidays, & End-of-Year Employee Appreciation WeekCompany OverviewLeap serves as a marketplace linking distributed energy resources with energy markets. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in Sacramento, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://leap.energy.