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Acre are specialists in sustainability recruitment. For a range of global jobs in the construction, design and assessment of sustainable buildings, including ecohomes and BREEAM see below.

Business Development Associate

UK - London | Circa £25,000 + commission

This award winning US based provider of demand response energy efficiency solutions is looking for an exceptional Business Development Associate (BDA) to join their growing UK team.

As part of this motivated and dynamic sales group, you will be an integral player in the business development and successful selling of the company’s technology-enabled demand response solution in the UK

Joining the newly established UK team, you will take the lead and initiative as BDA to proactively research and make contact with potential customers across all organisations and businesses. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Engaging with new contacts and introducing the business and product
  • Progressing calls to confirm meetings with the Business Development Manager
  • Assisting in strategy development and implementation
  • Tracking UK activity and reporting to the wider business

With a genuine enthusiasm for securing new business, you will be confident and have an outstanding sales track record. Experience or a strong interest in energy and the carbon markets will be an advantage.

You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and have impeccable written and verbal communication skills.

This is a great opportunity to be part of an integral, growing company that has already seen tremendous growth in the US. Your hard work and success will be rewarded with progressive responsibility and commission potential.

Our client is only able to consider individuals with the right to work in the UK or EU.

For more information or to apply please contact Olivia Anderson on 0203 170 8036.

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Director, Measurement and Verification

USA - Delaware | Competitive

Our client, a vibrant, fast-growing energy solutions firm focused on renewable energy development and energy efficiency, is seeking a senior candidate to lead the development, planning and execution of electrical & carbon measurement, verification, and the tracking of projects for their energy efficiency and demand reduction clients

You will be responsible for onsite work with clients, interfacing with their data centers and buildings management teams, and will be the primary lead for measurement and verification.

Duties will involve:

  • Coordinating staff, contractors and client groups to develop and implement Measurement and Verification for energy efficiency and demand reduction programs
  • Determining and verifying energy savings in accordance with established protocols and standards
  • Preparing written reports for various audiences including senior management, third-party contractors, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders
  • Following and participating with industry and legislative/regulatory developments to identify, understand, and influence changes that potentially impact MV&T standards, methods, and protocols
  • Managing, training, and developing staff and contractors

Your skills and experience will include:

  • Graduate in science, engineering business, law or finance
  • In excess of five years experience in energy efficiency programs or measurement, verification and evaluation
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Certified measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Solid understanding of utility regulatory compliance requirements
  • Data Center M&V experience
  • Energy Modeling

Please contact Martin Killeen for a confidential discussion on 773.327.0963 or apply here.

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Business Development Manager

UK - London or Home | Circa £45,000 + Commission

A leading provider of demand response energy efficiency solutions is looking for a talented business developer to drive their newly established operations in the UK.

This company helps businesses manager their energy more intelligently, pay less for it, and also generate cash flow.

You will be integral in building the company’s presence in the UK market. You will use your established and generated network of contacts to educate and sell the demand response and energy efficient solution resulting in their commitment to the service.

Main responsibilities will include:

  • Initiating and developing robust client relationships
  • Generating and converting leads into profitable business
  • Analysing energy & facilities data
  • Proposing company’s service portfolio to solve customers’ energy management and business problems
  • Preparing and presenting financial and sales proposals
  • Contractual negotiation and closure
  • Liaising with marketing

Understanding the mechanics of sales, you will have strong business acumen and the gravitas to build relationships with clients at all levels. Given sales targets to work to, you will be expected to not only meet these but exceed them growing the company’s presence and your remuneration.

My client is looking for candidates who have an outstanding education at Bachelors or ideally Masters level (or equivalent). Knowledge of the energy industry is desirable although it’s not essential; however a proven ability to use initiative and develop business is paramount.

This integral company offers a confident self starter the opportunity to work in fast paced environment with a business who believes in changing the way we use energy.

To apply you must have the right to work in the UK.

For further information or to apply please contact Olivia Anderson at Acre on 0203 170 8036.

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Principal Consultant

UK - London | Circa £50,000 + benefits + bonus

A global consultancy offering a broad range of environment and engineering solutions, is seeking a Principal Consultant to shape, lead and develop their energy and sustainability practice.

A key member of this growing team, you will be expected to manage and mentor a team of energy and sustainability consultants ensuring they perform to the best of their abilities. In addition it will be your responsibility to commercially manage budgets, understand the clients’ needs and expectations and ensure projects are run as efficiently as possible.

You will be required to drive the business forward by identifying viable opportunities and generating them into profitable business.

Key candidate competencies:

  • A solid track record in consultancy
  • A postgraduate degree (or equivalent) in technical energy related disciplines
  • An analytical thought process
  • Superb communication skills
  • Cutting edge knowledge of energy and sustainability policy

Providing expertise in energy and carbon management, this senior level post will lead projects from conception to completion and present every opportunity for career progression.

For more information please contact Olivia Anderson on 0203 170 8036

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