
Director of Business Development
PACE Equity, LLC, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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PACE Equity is the leading funder of CPACE (Commercial PACE) projects for real estate development. Commercial PACE is a fast-growing industry that has developed in the last 5 years to over $1.7B in annual funding in 2022. PACE Equity works with commercial building owners and developers who are undertaking major construction projects such as building renovation, solar & renewables, redevelopment and ground up new construction. PACE Equity provides capital for these projects through Commercial PACE programs throughout the country. A typical project has $5 million in funding from PACE Equity and a total development budget of $30 million.
Role:
If you’re a high-energy originator who thrives on deal-making, relationships, and results, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact while building real momentum in a fast-growing financial segment.
As a Business Development Director, you’ll drive market growth and originations — sourcing new opportunities, shaping capital solutions, and partnering with Managing Directors to close deals that drive both revenue and impact.
Key Responsibilities (70%):
Prospect – Leveraging PACE Equity tools and resources, aggressively prospect for CPACE financing opportunities.
Pitch – Position PACE Equity as a trusted solution for financing needs. Articulate the value proposition of PACE Equity to present financial solutions that meet or exceed the client’s requirements.
Partner – Engage tenured Managing Directors to serve as Joint Work Partners in alignment with deal territory.
Market Share – Utilizing PACE Equity’s differentiators and prospecting tools, deliver on activity goals and quotas to grow market share among competitors.
Key Responsibilities (30%):
Integrated Mortgage + C-PACE Solution – Engaging and nurturing qualified sponsors to identify projects that would be a good fit for PACE Equity.
Sales Campaigns – Deploy targeted campaigns to identify originations opportunities
Broker Strategy – Advance centralized pursuit of broker relationships and facilitate joint work opportunities with Market Leaders
Large Assets – Support large asset acquisition efforts as needed to maintain relationships with Capital Market Brokers
Key Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
5–7 years of experience in commercial real estate finance, development, or capital markets, with proven success originating (or closing) $5M+ transactions.
Strong understanding of capital stacks, loan structures, and developer economics.
Strong network preferably within the CRE, brokerage, or development community and a track record of building lasting relationships.
Exceptional presentation, executive presence and negotiation skills
Financial acumen: able to interpret pro formas, term sheets, and capital structures with ease.
Self-directed, entrepreneurial, and independently driven but yet collaborative
Passion for sustainability and the opportunity to align financial performance with environmental impact.
Why PACE Equity:
At PACE Equity, you’ll join a high-performing team that’s changing how developers access capital — combining competitive energy with real purpose.
If you’re motivated by growth, driven by results, and ready to be part of a growing company with a collaborative culture, we’d love to meet you.
Benefits Overview:
Health Savings Account with Yearly Employer Contribution
Flexible Spending Account
100% Employer Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K with 5% Match
Parental Leave (all parents)
Elder Care / Care Giver Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
11 Paid Company Holidays, Including Your Birthday
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Company Paid Parking
Fitness / Health Club Access
Catered Weekly Lunches
Snacks, Beverages, Coffee/Tea To Keep You Fueled Throughout The Day
Hybrid or Remote
$70K plus annual bonus and attractive incentive compensation
Additional Notes
Potential to work at home at least one day per week . Exciting and fast-growth industry. Innovative firm with vision to improve the world by reducing carbon emissions in the built environment.
Learn more about us at our website: www.pace-equity.com
Inclusiveness is important to us. PACE Equity is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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