Internship Building Decarbonization Jobs in Kentucky

Business Development Representative
Virtual Peaker is seeking a Business Development Representative (BDR) that will help solve the climate crisis by supporting our mission of building the utility of the future.
Job Description
As the BDR you will be responsible for engaging with prospects to qualify potential customers for our Account Executive team. This position is ideal for someone looking to enter a business development or sales role at a rapidly growing B2B startup doing big things.
Role Responsibilities

• Develop a working knowledge of the utility industry, including DERs, DERMS, demand response, and decarbonization
• Research and identify organizations that align with Virtual Peaker's ideal customer profile
• Plan, execute, and iterate on multi-channel outbound campaigns
• Engage and qualify inbound leads and outbound prospects
• Effectively partner and work across the Sales and Marketing teams
• Support Marketing events through outreach and attendance
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within CRM and adjacent tools
• Other duties as assigned that contribute to Virtual Peaker's success

Qualifications
An ideal candidate will have some combination of the following:
Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required
• 2+ years of sales/business development experience preferred

Key Knowledge & Skills

• Business-to-business communication and prospecting skills
• Active listening and relationship building abilities
• Research, organizational, and time-management skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Experience using and maintaining a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
• Basic understanding of Software as a Service (SaaS)

Core Competencies

• Desire to build a long-term career in technology sales
• Coachability, accountability, and a growth mindset
• Curiosity, creativity, and a passion for learning
• Consultative approach to relationship building
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills

What to expect

• Fully remote position with remote-work stipend.
• Competitive salary + Equity
• A collaborative workplace, which will challenge you and celebrate your work
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits
• Generous vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• Diverse and inclusive community for everyone

Interested?
Virtual Peaker is currently a small remote-first team tackling huge problems, and that means that everyone, from the interns on up, are critically important to our mission. If you want to be a bit player on a huge team thinking about micro-optimizations, this role is definitely not for you. If you want to take responsibility for changing the outcome of human civilization, we want to hear from you.
Competitive Salary
Benefits: stock options, generous 401k, remote-first stipend, and health, dental, and vision insurance.