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Director of Business Development, Power Solutions
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Director of Business Development, Power Solutions
Canadian Solar Inc.
Role Description The Director of Business Development, Power Solutions, will be responsible for the Hyperscaler and Data Center Owner/Operator relationships. This technically-oriented business leader will help solve challenges in grid availability, power quality, and energy resilience, offering and negotiating the use of Canadian Solar's critical power infrastructure products. Responsibilities include: - Hyperscale Account Strategy: Map the decision-making matrix within Hyperscale organizations, connecting with stakeholders in Energy Procurement, Site Selection, and Critical Infrastructure Engineering. - Solution Structuring: Orchestrate complex deals involving multiple technologies, ensuring they meet strict SLA and grid interconnection requirements. - Bridge & Off-Grid Power Delivery: Develop and structure interim and off-grid power solutions that bring data center capacity online ahead of utility interconnection. - Gas Generation Sourcing & Partnerships: Leverage and expand relationships across the natural gas generation supply chain to assemble competitive solutions. - Technical Consultative Selling: Participate in high-level technical sales engagements, demonstrating how our solutions can ensure uptime for critical sites. - Cyber & Control Advocacy: Position our SCADA and control systems as vital cybersecurity assets. - Market Feedback Loop: Act as the bridge between the customer’s technical roadmap and our product engineering teams. Qualifications - 10+ years of technical sales &/or business development experience in the Critical Infrastructure or Energy sector. - Deep functional knowledge of the data center power stack. - Experience selling or managing at least three of the following: - Power Generation (gas turbines, reciprocating engine gensets, fuel cells, or renewables). - Power Conversion Devices (Inverters, Rectifiers, Transformers). - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). - Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) technologies. - SCADA / Controls & Cybersecurity (OT Security standards). - Preferred focus in Natural Gas Generation. - Working knowledge of the natural gas generation landscape. - Proven track record of closing complex, multi-million-dollar infrastructure deals. - Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering is highly preferred; MBA is a plus. - Understanding of utility interconnection challenges and regulatory landscape. - Excellent interpersonal relations and ability to work effectively in teams. - Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision. - Excellent organizational, strategic, planning, and implementing skills. - Ability to travel as required – expected travel requirement approximately 30-50%. Requirements - Confident decision-making regarding product guidelines and purpose. - High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and reasoning. Benefits - Competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package. - Generous benefits package including a 401(k) Retirement Plan. - Medical/dental/life/disability program. - PTO and sick days. - This is a full-time position. Company Description Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, committed to sustainability and employee growth.
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