Director of Market Development

<div class="content-intro"><p>New Leaf Energy is an experienced clean energy developer that partners with landowners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to accelerate the transition to a world powered by renewable energy. We identify high-value sites, work with landowners and local communities to develop them, and partner with long-term asset owners to bring the most impactful clean energy projects to life.</p></div><p>The role of the Director of Market Development combines hands-on business development responsibilities with market and policy expertise. The Director works collaboratively with our Project Development and technical teams to increase the value of our existing pipeline and generate new business opportunities related to utility-scale solar and energy storage in a wide range of states and utility territories.&nbsp; We are looking for an entrepreneurial leader who has experience in renewable energy development and has a deep understanding of how RTO markets and energy policy work. This candidate will be an active member of a multi-disciplinary development team, providing colleagues with both direct, project-level support as well as high-level strategic business guidance.&nbsp;</p> <p>This position covers development activities currently happening in MISO and CAISO, though the markets that New Leaf develops in may shift and change over time.&nbsp;</p> <p>This position is based out of New Leaf’s Boston, Lowell, Oakland or Chicago offices on a hybrid schedule. Candidates should expect approximately 20% travel to support project sites, stakeholder meetings, and regional conferences. We value in-person collaboration and offer a hybrid work environment. Hybrid employees work in the office at least two out of every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and are free to work from the office or home on other days.</p> <p><strong>Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Market Strategy &amp; Expansion:</strong> Design data-driven market analyses and business plans to identify high-yield geographies and maximize the value of New Leaf’s existing solar and storage portfolios.</li> <li><strong>Business Model Innovation:</strong>&nbsp; Cultivate high-level partnerships and architect new commercial structures, leading the development of innovative business models and strategic partnerships that diversify New Leaf’s market offerings.</li> <li><strong>Origination &amp; Offtake Development:</strong> In partnership with New Leaf’s Director of Origination, proactively identify and secure long-term revenue contracts (PPAs, VPPAs) by building direct relationships with LSEs and Fortune 500 corporate energy buyers.</li> <li><strong>Market &amp; Regulatory Intelligence:</strong> Monitor and