Business Development / Research Specialist - Solar

M. A. Mortenson Company • Full-time • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States • 1h ago

Job Description

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a Top 25 builder, developer, and EPC, our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.
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SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Business Development and Research Specialist who will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of business development goals for our Solar group. This position will work mostly with internal stakeholders. This role will require travel of approximately 50%.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the business development team in positioning activities

Provide assistance to the business development manager and director on market sector positioning and lead research for current and future markets
Serve as a networking link with engineering consultants and subcontractors
Perform research, compile market data, customer cold calling, and networking in support of business lead prospecting efforts

Coordinate proposals and marketing efforts in support of the business development team

Assist with scheduling customer meetings
Perform technical writing in support of proposals, qualifications, submittals and branding materials.
Ensure schedules are met and various aspects of the proposal (Technical Scope, Staff Qualification and Experience, and Biographical Data, etc.), as well as marketing materials are accurate and delivered in a timely manner
Support proposal preparation, including gathering, verifying, and formatting proposal information
Assist in the preparation of materials for customer presentations
Attend pre-proposal meetings
Perform general coordination of information between business development and preconstruction

Other duties as assigned, including:

Coordinate and participate in business development activities such as trade show appearances, conventions, conferences, etc.
Support the business development team with administrative functions, such as meeting minutes, customer satisfaction surveys, file maintenance, and lead data management, customer data management, etc.

Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum three years construction experience or prior industry-related business development experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, Engineering or related field
Ability to travel approximately 50%
Solar industry experience is preferred
Proficiency in tracking and managing wide range of leads with a focus on follow through and closure
Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple tasks and projects
Knowledge of construction law and generally accepted business practices
Microsoft Office, project and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
Shown positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
Current driver's license

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

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About Us

Mortenson's success is not a matter of luck; it's a result of our ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people coupled with our unparalleled focus on customer service.

Our foundation and culture are based upon our values of trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service and stewardship. We are inspired by a compelling purpose to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society and a mission to create an exceptional customer experience. Mortenson has built a reputation for being a leader in our industry and in the communities in which we live and work.

It all starts with our extraordinary people and collaborative teams. Mortenson has been voted a "best place to work" over 40 times since 2002.

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