NelNEt Looking for Business Development Specialist – Renewable Energy at Ogallala, Nebraska Full Time

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities.

The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you’re part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work.

DESCRIPTION & JOB SUMMARY:

Nelnet finances, develops, and manages investments in clean energy solutions. By partnering with investors, developers, startups, educational institutions, residential and commercial clients, and communities to deploy renewable energy and other technological solutions, were planting the seeds for a cleaner, more resilient, and more inclusive future. Nelnet Renewable Energy is in the midst of expansive growth. Since the beginning of 2022, we have built out our solar development capabilities through the acquisition of a leading solar installation firm, invested millions in emerging CleanTech companies, and funded or committed to fund over $450 million in solar projects nationwide, and launched a new business line offering full-scope carbon neutrality to higher education institutions and allied markets. We believe our combination of reputation, experience, capital, and relationships lends itself to us becoming a formidable partner, investor, and creator within the renewable energy industry for years to come.

The Business Development Specialist will support the Net Zero team, and will be integral to further establishing the Net Zero offering in the B2B marketplace and driving increased market share. Your primary role will be in researching and reporting on industry trends, identifying target accounts, and providing coherent, intelligent, and actionable reports to the business development and marketing team. In support of our goals, you will partner with other marketing and business development professionals across Nelnet to find opportunities for synergy and shared learning.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support the business development manager with actionable market insights and reports
2. Identify high-value accounts based on relevant metrics and parameters
3. Provide detailed reports of relevant accounts in support of the business development team
4. Track and report on changes in regulations, incentives, and legislation relevant to clean energy deployment at the federal, state, and utility level
5. Follow and report on relevant industry and customer news events
6. Develop reports on high-value clients in support of business development meetings, communications, and other touchpoints with clients
7. Develop competitor analyses, as well as customer and market trends
8. Support the development of sales plans and objectives
9. Work with marketing team to support relevant sales enablement materials and cohesive outreach strategies

Pay range for this position is- $5-k-60k

EDUCATION :

Bachelors Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE :

This is an entry-level position, requiring 0-2 years of experience.

COMPETENCIES SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

1. Ability to work independently
2. Excellent communication verbal and written
3. Excellent time and project management skills
4. Proficient in Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Salesforce
5. Excellent listening skills to define needs, offer solutions and formulate responses to objections
6. Strong work ethic, values, and integrity
7. Energy, Drive, and Motivation: Embraces challenges enthusiastically, then executes relentlessly. Willingness to expand role and find ways to support members of the renewable energy team.
8. Entrepreneurial: Encounters new business ideas and continuously assesses the proposals.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK () .

Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at or .

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.

You may know Nelnet as the nations largest student loan servicer but we do more than that. A lot more. Were also a professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payment processor, renewable energy innovator, and K-12 and higher education expert (and thats just a shortlist). For over 40 years, weve been serving our customers, associates, and communities to make dreams possible.

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