The Business Development Associate supports Trio's growth by managing leads, assisting in proposal drafting, engaging clients, and collaborating internally on sustainability solutions.
Trio is a global energy and sustainability advisory company that helps large commercial, industrial, and institutional organizations navigate the energy landscape. Trio provides integrated strategy and implementation offerings across energy supply management, data management, energy optimization and electrification, clean energy, and sustainability to help the world’s largest organizations deliver on their strategic objectives and priorities.
The Trio family of companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of Edison International (NYSE: EIX).
Position Overview
The Business Development Associate is an entry-level role designed for a highly motivated individual looking to launch a career in energy and sustainability advisory services. This position will play a critical role in supporting the firm’s growth by identifying market opportunities, developing client relationships, and enabling the delivery of impactful energy and sustainability solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
Inbound Lead Management
- Engage, qualify and drive through our contracting process leads generated from Trio’s marketing efforts or through our supply chain programs.
- Maintain and update CRM databases with accurate lead, pipeline, and opportunity information.
Business Development Support
- Assist in drafting proposals, pitch decks, case studies, and thought leadership materials.
- Assist in research and documenting client sustainability goals, geography, load, stakeholder mapping, etc.
- Monitor RFP portals and help prepare bid responses.
Client Engagement
- Participate in client calls and meetings, taking notes and tracking action items.
- Develop a foundational understanding of client needs around decarbonization, energy management, and sustainability advisory.
Internal Collaboration
- Work closely with internal delivery teams ensure consistent messaging and alignment of client solutions.
- Contribute to knowledge-sharing across the business development team.
Performance Tracking
- Support reporting on pipeline activity, KPIs, and revenue targets.
- Assist in tracking success of campaigns, events, and outreach initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Demonstrated interest in sustainability, energy transition, or climate change solutions.
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); CRM experience (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar) a plus.
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits for Full-Time Employees
- Generous Paid Time Off (includes but not limited to Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty, Sick, Vacation, etc.)
- National Holiday Pay & Float Holidays
- 401(k) Employer Matching
- Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Parental Leave (Short term disability and 6 weeks of paid parental leave unless superseded by any state-specific benefits.)
- Employer 100% Paid Life Insurance Benefits
- Employer 100% Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Supplemental (Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits, Cancer/Critical Care, Hospitalization, Accident)
- Parent Company ESPP
- Education tuition or certification reimbursement program (from an accredited institution for college level and/or advance degree)
- Short Term Incentive (STI) Bonus Based on Performance Goals
- Hybrid or remote work schedule
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Additional Company Information:
Trio is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national original, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
NOTE: Trio is not the same company as Southern California Edison, the utility, and Trio is not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission.
Top Skills
Crm Software (Salesforce
Hubspot)
Microsoft Office Suite
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