Remote
Financial
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About this role
Willdan is a leading, nationwide provider of comprehensive energy and sustainability solutions. The exciting and growing energy sector provides Willdan employees an opportunity to contribute to the clean energy economy. Willdan Performance Engineering, a division of Willdan Group, inspires and empowers communities by creating transformational environments.
Our clients include school districts, universities, city, county, and state governments, private enterprises, and healthcare facilities.
The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving strategic business growth in the data center, telecom, and cable industries by developing executive-level client relationships, identifying complex business opportunities, and leading consultative sales efforts for Willdan Energy Solutions' energy, engineering, and sustainability solutions.
This role manages the full business development lifecycle, including market development, opportunity qualification, solution development, proposal strategy, negotiations, and contract execution.
Serving as a trusted advisor to clients, the Mission-Critical Business Development Manager partners closely with engineering, project management, and operations teams to deliver tailored solutions that address clients' operational, financial, and sustainability objectives while expanding Willdan's market presence and fostering long-term customer relationships. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategic business development plans to expand market share by identifying and engaging new mission-critical accounts, generate qualified opportunities, and achieve assigned revenue and growth objectives.
Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with executive-level decision-makers, facility owners, public agencies, and strategic partners by understanding their business objectives, operational challenges, financial priorities, and sustainability goals. Lead consultative sales engagements by identifying client needs, devel
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Structure not specified
OTE
$150k (range: $100k–$150k)
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Vertical-Specific
Focused on a single industry vertical
Typical Day — Sales Rep
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Financial Services — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
3–6 months (Retail) · 6–18 months (Institutional)
Common Buyer Objections
- "Regulatory concerns — need compliance approval"
- "We already have a vendor for this"
- "Need to see 3-year track record"
- "Committee-based decision — multiple approvers"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI in fraud detection and compliance
- • Open banking APIs
- • ESG investing mandate shifts
- • Embedded finance partnerships
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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Licensing requirements (Series 7, 63, etc.) may be needed or beneficial.
This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a financial services market.
The compensation range of $100k–$150k OTE suggests a competitive package for this market segment.
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