Last Energy is seeking a Business Development Associate to join our growing Commercial team in Austin, Texas. This role will focus on sourcing and engaging off-takers for our modular nuclear power plants, supporting customer acquisition and project origination across both commercial and federal sectors.
The role targets both commercial off-takers (data centers, investor-owned utilities, municipalities, and cooperatives) and federal agencies (Department of Energy, Department of Defense).
Reporting to the VP, Commercial, this individual will collaborate closely with teams across Nuclear Licensing, Project Development, Finance, and Engineering to align commercial strategy with project execution.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct research on energy procurement trends, regulations, and competitive positioning
Identify and initiate relationships with potential off-takers, maintaining a strong pipeline
Act as the first point of contact through direct outreach, networking events, and conferences
Assist in developing proposals and presentations for prospective clients
Support internal teams in aligning market insights with financing and project execution strategies
Work closely with licensing, land acquisition, finance, and engineering teams
Develop marketing materials and outreach strategies for diverse customer segments
Maintain structured reports on market opportunities, engagement progress, and deal pipeline updates
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
2+ years of experience in renewable energy sales or procurement, oil & gas, alternative fuels, or finance
Familiarity with federal procurement (DOE/DOD) or energy off-take agreements preferred
Additional consideration will be given to individuals with strong connections in the datacenter industry
Strong business development and market analysis skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Skilled in creating marketing materials and research-driven reports
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive initiatives
Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite
Experience with CRM or project management tools is a plus
Willingness to travel for meetings and industry events
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The role targets both commercial off-takers (data centers, investor-owned utilities, municipalities, and cooperatives) and federal agencies (Department of Energy, Department of Defense).
Reporting to the VP, Commercial, this individual will collaborate closely with teams across Nuclear Licensing, Project Development, Finance, and Engineering to align commercial strategy with project execution.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct research on energy procurement trends, regulations, and competitive positioning
Identify and initiate relationships with potential off-takers, maintaining a strong pipeline
Act as the first point of contact through direct outreach, networking events, and conferences
Assist in developing proposals and presentations for prospective clients
Support internal teams in aligning market insights with financing and project execution strategies
Work closely with licensing, land acquisition, finance, and engineering teams
Develop marketing materials and outreach strategies for diverse customer segments
Maintain structured reports on market opportunities, engagement progress, and deal pipeline updates
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
2+ years of experience in renewable energy sales or procurement, oil & gas, alternative fuels, or finance
Familiarity with federal procurement (DOE/DOD) or energy off-take agreements preferred
Additional consideration will be given to individuals with strong connections in the datacenter industry
Strong business development and market analysis skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Skilled in creating marketing materials and research-driven reports
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive initiatives
Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite
Experience with CRM or project management tools is a plus
Willingness to travel for meetings and industry events
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