Senior Manager, Origination

NextEra Energy Resources is the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

This high-profile position will be responsible for identifying renewable energy opportunities and generating new business for utility-scale solar, wind and energy storage projects. This role will have both external and internal facing responsibilities. Externally, this person would develop, coordinate, and assist in the negotiation and execution of complex structured renewable power transactions for utility customers in the SPP, MISO, PJM and WECC regions. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting, comprehending, and negotiating power purchase agreements for utility-scale renewable assets.

Internally, this person would help guide renewable and storage project development strategy across multiple states and work with subject matter experts in Engineering and Construction, Power Generation Division, Development, and Transmission to optimize each project to ensure customer marketability. They will also have experience in wholesale energy markets, specifically focused on project development, deal negotiation/structure, market transactions, utility operations, portfolio management and/or business development. Separately, this person would be responsible for navigating a rigorous internal vetting process with NEER executives to gain approval for these projects after the sale to a utility.

Location: Juno Beach, FL; Remote opportunities can be considered.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis

Job Overview

Employees in this role will lead origination efforts in the commercial and industrial sectors for NextEra Energy. This position is responsible for developing senior-level customer relationships, as well as negotiating and executing complex structured transactions across various NextEra Energy product offerings.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Qualify business targets using available customer information and decarbonization metrics to evaluate the commercial potential
• Identify high-value contacts at potential business targets
• Develop strong relationships with high-level contacts via frequent in-person interactions which will require travel
• Drive in-depth discussions with contacts to understand customer needs and match those to NextEra’s capabilities and solutions
• Understand the key factors in customer corporate decision-making regarding energy needs, including sustainability targets and resiliency goals
• Understand the fundamentals of all of NextEra’s decarbonization solutions, including benefits, challenges, as well as relevant policies and incentives
• Navigate NextEra’s internal organization, building relevant relationships with key subject matter experts and product owners in order to coordinate and enable cross-functional solutions
• Collaborate with the technical team to determine the optimal combination of solutions for a decarbonization roadmap including emissions impact, timing, pricing, and risk
• Develop opportunities with significant commercial potential; manage the overall sales process and supporting the relationship-building process
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 6+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

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Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Sales

Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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