Business Dev Specialist I

at Constellation in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

As the nation’s largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purposely-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade and we are growing our company and capabilities. Now, we’re accelerating, speeding our low-carbon or no-carbon power to more people in more places, day and night, providing our customers and communities with options to buy, manage and use energy as part of their decarbonization mission. The race is on to confront the climate crisis and Constellation is ready to meet the challenge. Come join us as we lead energy, together.

TOTAL REWARDS

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards, designed to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program; paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $55,250 to $65,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Business Development Specialist I is responsible for owning the accuracy and integrity of customer and account data in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and providing technical support to the sales and account management team. This role is also the liaison and point of contact with other functional groups for pre-deal related issues in the sales cycle.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

+ Data Entry and Maintenance. Creates opportunities, offers, and various pricing scenarios to support transactions. Owns accuracy and integrity of customer data in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Maintains data accuracy on any changes in customer data (ownership changes for example). Responsible for establishing and maintaining account hierarchy within the system of record; Familiar with non-standard requests.

+ Utility Knowledge. Provides data and technical support to Business Development Managers and Account Managers with a proficient understanding of regional utility requirements.

+ Communication. Receives and responds to Request for Proposals (RFP’s) primarily by email. Liaison between Sales and other functional groups throughout the data validation process and contract execution. Can coordinate with the pricing and legal teams on non-standard requests as needed.

+ Process Improvements. Assists with ad hoc requests for process improvements, such as assisting in cleanup projects, new hire training, development of process efficiencies, and system testing.

+ Travel required as necessary to meet business needs.

+ In-person attendance for trainings, team meetings, and other moments that matter.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Highly proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook – Exceptional written and oral communication skills to function in a team environment and to maintain rapport with employees and customers. – Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, problem-solving, and independent decision-making. – Ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with internal customers – Flexibility on the job and the ability to work under multiple, daily deadlines. – Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information always

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree

Constellation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.