Business Development Associate

What is a Business Development Associate?

A Business Development Associate (BDA) is a member of the New Business Services group. Business Development Associates are primarily responsible for project management of underground residential distribution (URD) developments and residential gas conversion expansion projects.

What does a Business Development Associate do?

• Acts as the single point of contact for new residential gas customers and URD developers

• Develops URD contracts and manages the financial instruments used for securing deposits

• Conducts planning, negotiation, business case cost-benefit analysis, and management of projects from inception to completion

• Individually or in a team, interfaces with developers, contractors, engineers, customers, and internal work groups to plan, design and direct construction of residential gas and URD projects

• Provides information on applicable tariffs, rates, contracts, construction standards, gas and electric specifications and end use appliance equipment and operation

• Resolves issues regarding rates, area and streetlight billing and quality of service while maintaining the highest levels of customer satisfaction

• Performs key account management of natural gas trade ally contractors, conducts gas marketing and business case analysis in order to identify residential gas opportunities

• Conducts residential gas trade ally contractor outreach, manages municipal street lighting, leased area lighting, and new service requests

• Responsible for supervisor on call duties, completes additional assignments, and acts on behalf of other Company supervisors as assigned

• Assists during major electric and gas emergency events

• Assists the New Business team in Commercial Collections efforts

• Provides support for storm restoration efforts

What does it take to be a Business Development Associate?

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Communication, or related field and some work experience in customer service, account management, project management, construction management, electric/gas services, utility operations or a related field. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an associate’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Communication, or related field and 3 years of work experience in customer service, account management, project management, construction management, electric/gas services, utility operations or a related field. In lieu of an associates degree, a high school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of work experience in customer service, account management, project management, construction management, electric/gas services, utility operations or a related field.

• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new computer software programs quickly

• Excellent written/verbal communication and negotiation skills and the ability to satisfy customer requests with tact and diplomacy

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while scheduling, planning and working on multiple projects simultaneously from inception through completion

• Must be customer-focused, self-motivated and possess strong decision-making and critical thinking skills

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

• Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• Technical, construction, natural gas or electric services knowledge/background

• Experience in the electric or gas utility industry

Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2026.

Pay range: $93,200 - $130,400

Please go to https://www.cenhud.com/employment. Click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position.

Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted.  No phone calls or agencies, please.  All replies will be held in strict confidence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, arrest or conviction record, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy-related condition, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance employment in individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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