Business Liaison Director

3TIER provides wind, solar and hydro resource assessment and operational forecasting products and services to renewable energy organizations worldwide. Founded in 1999, Seattle-based 3TIER is the largest provider of these services in North America and currently forecasts for one-third of all operational wind energy projects on the North American continent.

Position Overview 

3TIER has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Business Liaison Director to be located in Washington, DC. This individual is responsible for identifying, developing, and cultivating various business development and other critical relationships in the Washington DC area.

This person must be fully knowledgeable of the renewable energy industry, well organized, display confidence through presentation style and body language, with an ability to grasp corporate strategic-level vision and then successfully execute at the tactical level. Must be personable with an intrinsic ability to quickly earn the respect and confidence of others through effective oral communications, a thorough grasp for the renewable energy industry, in particular 3TIER's capabilities and products.

This position reports directly to the CEO, 3TIER Inc, and will be often be expected to act on behalf of the CEO at events, conferences, and meetings throughout the region.

Duties directly responsible to the CEO

• Work with CEO to identify, establish and nurture ongoing business relationships with external partners including corporations, organizations and governmental groups.
• Actively engage with 3TIER business, governmental, and other contacts in the Washington DC and, at times, other eastern US areas to coordinate and expand 3TIER's business and market presence and opportunities.
• Effectively manage and maintain high-level relationships with key leaders and individuals throughout Washington DC.
• Actively promote 3TIER, its products and capabilities, and our mission through a variety of forums, including meetings, conferences, and events.
• Work closely with 3TIER's Washington DC lobbyist, Scott Sklar, to continually promote and enhance 3TIER's image, develop relationships, and related activities.
• Act as the CEO liaison with the Good Energies group in Washington DC to insure that 3TIER's products and capabilities are continually evaluated and promoted in the context of growth within Good Energies.

Duties directly responsible to the Chief Science Officer

• Collaborate to successfully bridge the gaps between government, private sector, NGO's, and MDB's to increase 3TIER's research and development opportunities.

Duties directly responsible to the EVP of Market Development

• Provide ongoing feedback about the perceived and actual strength of competitors in the various markets.
• Provide "hand on" market and business intelligence to 3TIER for use in strategic planning, product and business development.

Duties directly responsible to the EVP of Sales

• Responsible for a component ($400K) of the Sales for 3TIER's standard products. This can be a shared responsibility coordinated with the EVP in conjunction with the various office's sales teams

• 5 years experience in a business communication or business development role in government, NGO, or private sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Minimum of B.S. in Business, Communication, or other related field. Knowledge in and ability to grasp scientific concepts is important.
• Excellent organizational and relationship-building skills
• Experience in the renewable energy market

• Part to full-time with a minimum expectation of twenty-five (PT) to forty hours (FT) per week.
• Salary is commensurate with experience.
• 3TIER offers a competitive compensation and benefits package

Please email a cover letter and resume, in Word or PDF format, to the Human Resources Department. Please CC a copy to PMSI Human Resources at: wad.pmsi@hiredesk.net

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3TIER is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity.