Business Development Manager

Responsibilities

• Independently source and qualify leads across commercial verticals primarily across S&P 500 companies.
• Originate and then lead client conversations from first contact through discovery, proposal, and term sheet.
• Working with executive leadership, support negotiation of commercial documents toward binding agreements.
• Build and maintain a pipeline independently, with an emphasis on quality over volume.
• Develop tailored proposals and external communications.
• Learn the fundamentals of the product itself as well as siting, licensing, and utility energy well enough to speak credibly with customers and identify what it takes to get a deal across the finish line.
• Act as an ambassador for Radiant's mission, values, and brand in every customer interaction.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to source national (vs. regional) opportunities independently, not just manage inbound leads.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 3-5 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related commercial role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• US Citizen or green card holder.
• Ability to travel and attend in-person meetings.

Desired Skills And Qualifications

• MBA from top tier school.
• Big 3 management consulting experience can be a plus, if paired with additional direct work in execution.
• Experience selling or developing business around complex hardware or infrastructure with fairly long deal timelines.
• A genuine competitive streak and a track record of doing things that were hard to do.
• Passion for nuclear energy and its role in a carbon-free future.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to travel for short trips (paneling conferences, customer meetings, etc.) 2 to 3 times per month.
• Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ (not negotiable).