Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

National Grid Renewables is a full-service renewable energy company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. National Grid Renewables has developed over 2,400 megawatts of wind and solar projects that are either operational or currently under construction throughout the United States. National Grid Renewables has a multi-gigawatt development pipeline of wind and solar projects in various stages of development throughout the United States. National Grid Renewables provides custom solutions for utilities and corporations looking to harness renewable energy for business growth. With deep roots in agriculture, National Grid Renewables prides itself on developing renewable energy projects that are farmer-friendly, community-driven, and beneficial for rural communities.

Summary of Position
National Grid Renewables is seeking a Associate of Origination to work across the team in support of origination activities. This position will be responsible for conducting analyses and completing tasks associated with all facets of origination, and across all customer segments including: Commercial and Industrial accounts, Investor Owned Utilities, coops and other public power clients. In addition, they will be key owners of processes that support origination team including development of proposals for renewable energy RFPs, contributing to market analysis, attending trade and regional conferences, and supporting negotiations of power purchase agreements. The candidate will be a reliable, dynamic, high-energy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can multi-task effectively and contribute across many organizational functions. Attention to detail, effective communication skills, proven ability to work effectively across a team, demonstrated problem-solving ability, strong business acumen, and a passion to learn, are pre-requisites to success in this role.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Prepare proposals, bid packages, customer presentations and presentations for the management team. Coordinate with internal departments including Development, Finance, Transmission, Legal, Construction, Procurement and others
• Support Director in preparing materials for customer meetings, taking notes during customer meetings and follow through on next steps
• Maintain CRM database and other business tools and processes
• Track the competition and customer demand
• Evaluate market trends and identify customer needs

WHAT YOU BRING TO THIS ROLE

• Business degree preferred
• 1-3 years of related industry experience.
• Minneapolis based required

Skills and Capabilities:

• Dependable and trustworthy
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-driven and self-directed
• Highly-motivated to succeed and deliver results
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to adapt in dynamic work environment
• Intellectual curiosity with a desire to learn and develop

Training and Mentorship

• The Associate will report to one of the regional Origination Directors and undergo a 4 month mentorship program with a Senior Associate and Financial Analyst

National Grid Renewables believe fostering diversity, equity and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility. Open, honest and respectful ways of working, learning and communicating are the cornerstones of a successful business, and leveraging inclusion and diversity lead to better business results. At National Grid Renewables, we’re focused on creating a work environment where our people feel respected and included, and therefore empowered to be themselves.

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