Director of Business Development, Ascend Analytics
Market Intelligence
$200-220k
OTE
$130-160k
BASE
3 days a week in office (Boulder, CO)
Analytics platform for energy efficiency
Posted today
Analytics platform for energy efficiency
101-200 employees
Posted today
$200-220k
OTE
$130-160k
BASE
3 days a week in office (Boulder, CO)
101-200 employees
Company mission
To empower the energy industry with cutting-edge data analytics and decision-making tools that drive sustainable and efficient energy solutions.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Six to Eight years of business development and/or sales experience with a strong record of success, preferably in the financial or energy sectors
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interpret complex analytic solutions into value propositions
- Ability to develop collateral materials that concisely translate the distinguishing factors of our services
- Interest in transacting on the leading edge of quantitative energy analysis
- Professional presentation; positive attitude; passion for clean energy market transformation
Desirable
- Proven experience in commercial intelligence sales in the energy or commodities industries
- Ability to identify, prospect and contact high-level decision makers in the financial sector and to cultivate those relationships
- Ability to coordinate and collaborate with business leads to maximize growth potential
- Strong academic performance
- Advanced degree could substitute for years of work experience
- Ability to prioritize and act independently within a rapidly growing, dynamic organization
- Based in CO and able to come to the Boulder office 3 days/week or willing to relocate; open to remote for the right candidate
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Director of Business Development for our Boulder, CO office who is passionate about clean energy and an aspiring leader in business development for the power industry
- As a Director of Business Development at Ascend, you will drive sales and business development activities to promote the accomplishments and value-added unique capabilities of Ascend’s Market Intelligence services
- Ascend’s Market Intelligence and BatterySIMM platform combines market reports, software, and analysis surrounding prevailing trends in domestic energy markets to provide insights and guidance on transaction values and project economics
- Identify and prospect for financial industry clients, including lenders, private equity, venture capital, pensions, and other institutional investors transacting within the renewable energy space
- Manage sales funnel through forecasting, account resource allocation, account strategy, and planning
- Negotiate and successfully close contracts for Ascend's Market Intelligence subscription services, valuation support, and other additional services
- Develop and maintain key customers through internal CRM platforms
- Develop presentation materials and proposals and perform product demonstrations clearly articulating Ascend’s unique value proposition
- Effectively communicate the relative advantages that our products can provide to the financial services sector
- Support Ascend in moving strategically into alternative product offerings, including non-US markets, emerging technologies, and innovative financial solutions for the renewable industry
Our take
Whilst many analytics companies in its industry made the switch to energy and renewable analytics in the last decade, Ascend Analytics has been at it for 20+ years, giving them the edge over the competition. The software and consulting company has been providing solutions for the power transition to renewables since 2002, and is a seasoned partner to more than 100 energy companies in North America and Europe.
The background of Ascend Analytics’ founders is complementary to its mission as well, proving its dedication to the union of technology and sustainability. With academic research, software development, and even wildfire rescue training under their combined belts, the founding trio is a solid foundation for a company with lofty targets.
Ascend Analytics was bootstrapped from birth until growth equity capital was raised in 2024 to accelerate product innovation. With this new capital, the company can continue to be an important player in the move to Net Zero for years to come—as long as its clients continue to make the necessary commitments.
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Insights
28% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- HSA and FSA for Dependent Care
- Life and AD&D
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Match
- Paid Holidays & Unlimited PTO
- Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
- Commuter Benefits
- Some Meals & Snacks Provided
- Gym Stipend
- Casual Dress
Company HQ
Downtown, Boulder, CO
Leadership
Gary Dorris
(CEO, President & Co-Founder)Previously CEO and Chief Model Architect at e-Acumen, Principal at Stratus Consulting, Manager at Hagler Bailly, Supervisor of Operations at Unitil.
Sean Burrows
(CTO)Previously Research Assistant at University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wilderness Trail Crew for US Forest Service.
Vena Kostroun
(Senior VP of Development)Previously Analyst and Developer at e-Acumen.
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