Key skills
Real EstateSalesRenewable EnergyCRM SoftwareMarket ResearchAnalytical MindsetTech SavvyCommunicationOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilitySalesforceCRMLeadershipNegotiation
About this role
SWTCH is pioneering EV charging solutions for multifamily and commercial properties across North America. The Business Development Associate of Real Estate Partnerships will assist in executing the real estate partnerships strategy, conduct market research, and support relationship management with real estate developers to enhance market presence and growth objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the execution of the real estate partnerships strategy, ensuring all outreach and activities align with SWTCH Energy's growth goals
- Conduct targeted research to identify potential accounts, property owners, and EV charging opportunities, providing the data needed to build a high-quality Real Estate sales pipeline
- Support the nurturing of relationships with real estate developers, owners and operators, by managing initial outreach, scheduling, and follow-up communications
- Assist the Director of Real Estate Partnerships during the negotiation process by preparing documentation, analyzing terms, and ensuring all deal data is accurate
- Coordinate with operations, finance, and sales engineering teams to track project milestones and ensure the seamless flow of information from contract to execution
- Help identify potential project risks by performing due diligence and ensuring all partnership documents meet regulatory and industry standards
- Maintain the CRM and prepare weekly progress reports and presentations for leadership that highlight pipeline health and upcoming opportunities
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Sustainability, or a related field
- 1-3 years of professional experience in real estate, sales, or renewable energy
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly articulate SWTCH Energy's value proposition to external stakeholders
- Ability to gather and interpret market data and translate it into actionable insights for the Director of Real Estate Partnerships
- Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage administrative tasks for multiple projects at once without losing quality
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as experience using Slack and CRM software SalesForce
- A 'self-starter' attitude with a willingness to learn the complexities of the EV charging and renewable energy regulatory landscape
- Working PST hours is preferred, but not required