Senior Business Development Specialist
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Amped I LLC
Chicago, IL, US
Summary
The role focuses on driving business development initiatives to support company growth by cultivating new business opportunities and strengthening existing client relationships. The specialist will collaborate with internal teams to develop high-quality sales proposals and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Job Description
Description
Amped I LLC was founded in 2010 as a design and engineering firm specializing in power infrastructure projects ranging from transmission to distribution for power utility, industry, government and commercial facilities. Amped I is a small, certified Women’s Business Enterprise with the goal to provide exceptional value, integrity, and client satisfaction to all of our clients’ needs. Amped I is also committed to both career growth and job satisfaction for each individual team member. We are proud and stand behind our core values of accountability, collaboration, positive energy, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
Job Summary
The Senior Business Development Specialist role is a mid-level, full-time, permanent position. This position is fully-remote, allowing you to work from home Monday - Friday each week. This position is primarily responsible for driving business development initiatives that support the Company’s growth and long-term success. The objective of this position is to strengthen existing client relationships, cultivate new business opportunities, and enhance market presence by delivering strategic sales, marketing, and client engagement efforts that align with organizational goals and promote sustainable revenue growth. If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity where your contributions and career growth is valued from day one, we invite you to apply!
Duties/Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Promotes the Company’s services by proactively identifying opportunities to expand new and existing client partnerships and by anticipating and addressing client needs.
- Actively contributes to weekly business development meetings, providing insights that shape company growth strategies and sales performance.
- Develops and delivers high-quality sales proposals and presentations that adhere to internal guidelines, collaborating with technical and project management teams to ensure accuracy and alignment with business strategy.
- Oversees the development, creation, and maintenance of marketing literature to support brand awareness and business growth.
- Collaborates with Finance and Project Management teams to provide accurate financial data for proposals and RFPs, leveraging insights from past project profitability and performance to inform more precise future project bids.
- Fosters trusted, long-term relationships while ensuring alignment with client objectives and organizational goals.
- Ensures the highest level of client satisfaction by monitoring service delivery, resolving issues promptly, and driving continuous improvement in customer experience.
- Maintains and strengthens relationships across complex industry networks to support business development and long-term growth initiatives.
- Attends industry-relevant conferences and events to expand professional networks and strengthen outreach efforts.
- Performs strategic assessments of client relationship initiatives to identify emerging trends, potential risks, and opportunities for enhanced engagement.
Requirements
Required Skills and Abilities
- Ability to understand and apply contractual terms, client guidelines, and industry standards to maintain compliance and optimize client relationships.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages
- Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; aligns work with strategic goals.
- 50% travel based on client and company need
Education and Experience
- Minimum of 6 years sales or business development related experience in the electric power and transmission and distribution (T&D) industry
- Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university preferred
Compensation and Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as access to telemedicine.
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) with a company match.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation days, sick leave, and personal time off.
- Paid Company Holidays: Company paid holidays and one floating holiday.
- Family Support: Paid leave policies for maternity, paternity, adoption, and foster care placement.
- Life and Disability Insurance: Basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Flexible Scheduling: Remote work and flexible work hours.
**In order to be considered for this position, please also complete the Culture Index assessment, linked here.
Our company embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Amped I is an innovative design and engineering firm specializing in power infrastructure projects ranging from transmission to distribution and fire protection projects for power utility, industry, government and commercial facilities. Our experienced design and engineering team has been instrumental in the successful planning, development and commissioning of power engineering across the U.S. including electrical substations, wind farms, industrial utility interconnects, and smart grid upgrades. Additionally, our hands-on fire protection experts have provided a full array of safety and risk reduction services to safeguard buildings and aid facility operators. We foster collaborative efforts and partner with world-class industry leaders to offer complete solutions to client needs.
Through our design, engineering and fire protection services, AMPED I consistently provides exceptional value, integrity and client satisfaction. We manage utility and building projects in a timely, safety-conscious manner with a commitment to quality assurance, budget efficiency and customer service. Power infrastructure and fire protection are multifaceted and AMPED I’s 40+ years of experience enables us to take a project from initial assessment and design to full compliance and operation. We are recognized for our demonstrated track record of effectively handling projects both large and small including those with unique challenges.
From engineering high voltage transmission lines and state-of-the-art distribution systems to reducing liability and securing life, property and assets, AMPED I’s talented, dependable team offers a responsive, comprehensive approach to power engineering and project completion. We look forward to creating a seamless working relationship with you that will provide dependable solutions for your building infrastructure with an eye toward maximizing your return on investment.
Founded
2010
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Utilities
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Amped I is an innovative design and engineering firm specializing in power infrastructure projects ranging from transmission to distribution and fire protection projects for power utility, industry, government and commercial facilities. Our experienced design and engineering team has been instrumental in the successful planning, development and commissioning of power engineering across the U.S. including electrical substations, wind farms, industrial utility interconnects, and smart grid upgrades. Additionally, our hands-on fire protection experts have provided a full array of safety and risk reduction services to safeguard buildings and aid facility operators. We foster collaborative efforts and partner with world-class industry leaders to offer complete solutions to client needs.
Through our design, engineering and fire protection services, AMPED I consistently provides exceptional value, integrity and client satisfaction. We manage utility and building projects in a timely, safety-conscious manner with a commitment to quality assurance, budget efficiency and customer service. Power infrastructure and fire protection are multifaceted and AMPED I’s 40+ years of experience enables us to take a project from initial assessment and design to full compliance and operation. We are recognized for our demonstrated track record of effectively handling projects both large and small including those with unique challenges.
From engineering high voltage transmission lines and state-of-the-art distribution systems to reducing liability and securing life, property and assets, AMPED I’s talented, dependable team offers a responsive, comprehensive approach to power engineering and project completion. We look forward to creating a seamless working relationship with you that will provide dependable solutions for your building infrastructure with an eye toward maximizing your return on investment.
Founded
2010
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Utilities
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Chicago, IL