The Vice President, Business Development will be an integral member of the executive management team, overseeing and implementing business development for the high-growth start-up. VP of Business Development will:
- Qualify existing and develop future sales leads, convert them into signed sales, negotiate sales contracts, and oversee smooth hand-off to project manager;
- Set and meet sales and marketing objectives/budgets;
- Develop, continuously improve, and implement sales and marketing plans;
- Build internal and external sales network (identify, contract with, and manage manufacturer's reps, etc);
- Work with CEO to develop strategic vendor and partner relationships; and
- Collaborate with Marketing Manager to optimize marketing channels and campaigns once that role is filled; Collaborate with R&D Manager on market trends, customer needs and new products/improvements to determine R&D priorities.
In the short-term, this position will need to leverage a small staff and limited budget...and then effectively manage a much larger budget and staff as the company grows. The right candidate will thrive with the autonomy, agility, and upside potential of a start-up as well as the unique demands and constraints also characteristic of this environment. As a small company, management plays a key role in implementation as well as oversight, and thus it is important to be able to both think strategically and execute in the trenches.
Ideal candidates will have broad contacts within the waste water sector, an understanding of the industry landscape, and a personal reputation for integrity and follow-through. Demonstrated entrepreneurial performance, general creativity and resourcefulness, and genuine interest in sustainability are musts. Experience in project finance, media relations, public-private partnerships, project development, operations management, public speaking are each plusses.
The position will be based out of BlackGold’s Philadelphia office and involve significant travel. Compensation package will be a combination of a base salary, equity, and commission, weighted heavily toward the latter two. This is an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial person to get onboard a clean-tech business positioned to take advantage of growing opportunities in both the water infrastructure and renewable energy spaces. BlackGold is an equal opportunity employer. Send cover letter and resume to: info@BlackGoldBiofuels.com.
PE Chemical Engineer Consultant
BlackGold Biofuels developed patent-pending technology to convert fats, oils, and greases from the sewers (trap grease) into biodiesel, a low-carbon diesel fuel that can be used in unmodified diesel engines. BlackGold sells the technology license and processing equipment to wastewater treatment plants and large grease pumpers so that they can convert this grease liability into a revenue stream. The prefabricated, skid-mounted processing units easily integrate into treatment plants, with small footprints and continuous, fully-automated operations. The technology simultaneously addresses urgent needs in the wastewater and biofuels sectors: a best-value disposal pathway for rancid greases and a profitable means to meet the growing demand for biodiesel. With a high-visibility sale to the City of
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a very creative team conducting cutting-edge clean-tech research, development, and commercialization. The Engineering Consultant will join the existing technical team (www.blackgoldbiofuels.com/Team.html) and provide general, as-needed support related to process scale up and optimization, pilot plant upgrades and operations, process troubleshooting, design review, safety and HazOps review, procurement of new and used equipment, creative design solutions on a budget, mentoring Engineers in Training, and occasional CAD work. At times, work may be hands-on and may require stamping drawings. This position can be largely home-based, though will require visits to the
Candidate should be a PE Chemical Engineer with at least 10 years work experience and access to CAD. Experience in a pilot plant, process development, and/or operations, a resourceful and creative nature, and enjoying working with your hands are all plusses. This position is nonexclusive, meaning there is no prohibition against contracting for other nonconflicting companies. Time commitment is estimated to be 4 hours/week, though may vary from 1-40 hours per week. Higher volume weeks will be predictable in advance and fairly flexible.
Please send cover letter and resume to info@BlackGoldBiofuels.com. We look forward to hearing from you. BlackGold is an equal opportunity employer.
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