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Who We Are? Cleantech Industry Resources accelerates solar, wind, green hydrogen, battery storage, and EV infrastructure projects across the United States, India, and EMEA markets. The company provides turnkey "Development as a Service," powered by 100% internal systems engineering and a world-class team that comes out of some of the most reputed organizations in the renewables industry. This team operates within a sophisticated software and AI environment to support projects from land origination, through to commercial operation. Location of Position: Chennai What We Offer Opportunity to join a top-notch, collaborative team of professionals Fantastic team environment and collaborative culture Professional development opportunities to grow into an industry leader Medical Insurance for the employee and family Spot Recognition bonus for exceptional performance Long Term Incentive policy Regular team outings, events, and activities to foster a positive work environment Our Commitment to Diversity At CIR, we are dedicated to nurturing a diverse and equitable workforce that truly reflects our community. We deeply value each person’s unique perspective, skills, and experiences. CIR embraces all individuals, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or nationality. We are steadfast in our commitment to fostering a just and inclusive world through intentional policies and actions. Your individuality enriches our collective strength, and we strive to ensure everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered. Position Summary The Business Development Associate - India serves as the strategic architect between technical engineering requirements and global commercial success. This professional is responsible for interpreting complex client scopes and RFPs to develop high-precision pricing models and commercial structures tailored for the Indian, US, and EMEA markets. Core Responsibilities Interpret client scope and RFPs, Develop commercial proposal and pricing model, Prepare detailed cost estimate for each task for the Indian, US and EMEA market projects Commercial acumen — cost modelling, margin management, commercial terms, and contract structures. Technical literacy — ability to read engineering scope, drawings, and specifications to translate into priced deliverables. Estimating and pricing tools — Excel modelling, rate libraries, cost databases, and familiarity with estimating software. Market knowledge — labour rates, material costs, logistics, tax and duty regimes, and local subcontractor markets for India, US, and EMEA. Competitor Pricing knowledge as per current dynamic market scenario Stakeholder management — coordinate cross‑functional inputs and negotiate with clients and vendors. Communication and negotiation — present pricing rationale, defend assumptions, and close commercial terms. Coordinate cross‑functional inputs with the Engineering and Development team. Educational and Technical Skills Should hold an MBA from a Tier-I/II Indian B-School. MBA from top tier US B-School will also be considered Any additional credentials that reflect an ability to operate out of the box such as having background in finance, operations, strategy will be considered a plus Preferred Skills Software Proficiency: MS Office Knowledge of AutoCAD is a bonus Project Management: Experience in managing design projects from conception to implementation Ability to coordinate with other engineers and stakeholders Renewable Energy Systems: Understanding of solar energy systems and their integration into existing infrastructure Experience At least 4-5 years of relevant experience in the Solar Sector. (Consultancy and Analyst experience is highly preferred Psychosocial Skills /Human Skills/Behavioural Skills Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ideas and run with them from concept to conclusion. Technical understanding of clean energy business processes Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills with superiors, peers, partners, and other stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of this job require an individual to be able to work at a computer for most of the day, be able to participate in conference calls and travel to team retreats on a time-to-time basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Conditions The work environment is usually quiet (normal city traffic noises are common), a blend of artificial and natural light, temperate and generally supports a collaborative work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Equal Opportunity Employer At Cleantech Industry Resources, we embrace diversity and uphold a strong dedication to establishing an all-encompassing atmosphere for both our staff and associates. Our choices in employment are free from any bias related to race, creed, nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical limitations, veteran status, or any other legally safeguarded attributes. Being an integral part of Cleantech Industry Resources means you can expect to be immersed in a realm of professional possibilities within a culture that nurtures teamwork, adaptability, and the embracing of all.