DERMS Business Development Lead - East Coast

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Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.

We’re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.

It’s a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.

KrakenFlex

The energy industry is undergoing the largest transformation since industrialisation at an unprecedented rate of change and we are positioning ourselves to be at the heart of that change. 

Our aim is to be the leading global provider of solutions that enable customers to release £30bn of value per annum from distributed energy resources (DERs). We are building a Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription business with a global addressable market of £2.4 billion per annum, by digitally connecting hundreds of thousands of DERs with energy markets.

We have already attained a market leading position and KrakenFlex is a recognised thought leader and innovator in the industry. Our efforts have not gone unnoticed and we are pleased to announce that we now have the full support and backing of Octopus Energy, an award-winning UK energy supplier who share our passion and values.

As we enter the stage of rapid commercialization and customer account growth we are now looking for an exceptional person to lead our North America new business presence and pipeline with energy utilities.

 We envision the DERMS Business Development Lead taking on responsibility for generating, nurturing and closing deals across North American utilities in the Eastern US.

You will be empowered to help at every level of our organization; working collaboratively with our senior leadership and management teams, and across our business development, delivery and technical teams to design and deliver customer oriented propositions that exponentially grow our client base and market share.

What you'll do

• Be responsible for the continued development of the commercial opportunity pipeline in an assigned region
• Rapidly evaluate market dynamics across sectors (utility, commercial & industrial, residential, etc.) and drivers (policy/regulatory, economics, etc.)
• Identify and qualify market partners; cultivate strong relationships with same partners
• Determine most effective go to market strategy and approach per market/segment for KrakenFlex’s product suite
• Perform techno-economic analysis of opportunities, and associated risks
• Support in developing processes and documentation for efficiently qualifying business opportunities in your region
• Understand, define, and disseminate functional requirements from the market, coordinating with internal business and engineering team members
• Develop and deliver new leads through your own pre-existing power market network
• Develop and deliver new leads through inbound and outbound channels
• Develop and deliver excellent in person and remote pitches, which have clearly defined value proposition and show an in depth understanding our our solution, power markets and how we solves customer needs
• Ability to coordinate internal team members (and when required ‘self respond’ to formal tenders) such as RFI’s and RFP’s
• Identify and develop valuable key stakeholder relationships with potential customers and in turn, influence decision making process
• Work with all functions within KrakenFlex to ensure that you are pitching the ‘latest and greatest’ our platform has to offer and utilize SME’s in the sales process to enhance market and technical value propositions
• Work with management and executive teams to develop our customer proposition, ensuring value creation for the business and outstanding satisfaction for the customer
• Prepare and present new business performance / forecast reports defining action plans to improve number of deals closing and annual recurring revenue
• Take existing pricing models and tailor them based on your understanding of the prospects needs to create optimal commercial proposalsLead contract negotiations, through to close

Experience you'll need

• Be a self starter who can proactively lead business opportunities without close supervision or hand holding
• Working knowledge of grid/utility markets, as well as grid-tied technologies, such as PV, wind, EE, DR, storage, etc.
• Experience as a SaaS sales lead in the energy industry (5 years minimum)
• Experience working with and selling energy related software solutions including distributed energy management systems (DERMS)
• Experience leading pitches / presentations to a very high standard
• Experience of utilizing the latest business development methodologies
• Experience assessing product fit vs customer needs in the form of discovery and qualification with new business opportunities
• Experience of developing market leading customer engagement propositions (RFI, RFP’s), plans and upskilling the business for successful delivery
• Experience with being hands on in legal and pricing negotiations 
• Experience using CRM to track deal progress
• Proven success in delivering an outstanding prospect relationships
• Proven success in closing deals and increasing annual recurring revenue
• Ability to engender a high level of confidence from the senior leadership team

Skills you'll need

• Experience digesting and translating technical requirements and policy/regulatory information for commercial applicability
• Ability to prioritize work and execute many projects and tasks in parallel
• Intense desire to be on leading edge of the market and technology
• Deep passion for changing the way we use energy on the electric grid
• Deep knowledge of utility demand side management programs
• Excellent communication skills showing the ability to summarize complex problems and recommend concise plans of action
• Effective risk management and negotiation skills - able to balance competing demands for resource to ensure best overall outcome
• A proven ability to build relationships at every level of large organizations, especially the c suite
• Eye for detail, with a very clear and organized approach to account management and delivery
• This individual will need to be located on the US eastern coast

Why else you'll love it here

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options including FSAs.
• Paid time off — we know working hard means also being able to recharge as needed, we trust our employees to get the work done and take the time they need.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Parental leave. Biological, adoptive and foster parents are all eligible. 
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Flexible working environment: you need to shift around your schedule? You do you, we genuinely believe in work/life balance. 
• Equity Options: every Octopus employee owns part of the business. We’re a team, working together towards huge goals. Every person is crucial to our success, you should be rewarded as such. 
• Modern office or co-working spaces depending on location.
• We have a unique culture. We're an organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership
• The salary range for this role is $200K-$300K OTE

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

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