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Director - Strategy

Customized Energy SolutionsPune, India | Maharashtra, India | On_siteOnsite

Company Description


Customized Energy Solutions (CES), a privately-held company, is a leading service provider of market intelligence and operational support services to companies participating in the retail and wholesale electric and natural gas markets. Utilizing deep know-how developed since the inception of the deregulated energy markets, CES provides accurate & timely analysis on regulatory changes, market opportunities, and operational efficiencies for electricity and natural gas commodities.Customized Energy Solutions Ltd.

has been recognized regionally and nationally for its impressive and sustained growth, including INC. 500 | 5000 and The Philadelphia Business Journal as a Top 100 Companies in Philadelphia, Hall of Fame for five or more consecutive years. It was ranked as one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Philadelphia Business Journal.We started our India operations as Customized Energy Solutions India Pvt. Ltd in 2010 with offerings in the fields like Energy Trading, Renewable Energy Consultations, Emerging Technology leadership, serving C&I Consumers, etc. CES is uniquely placed in the market through its expertise drawn from US markets, Emerging Technology and experience in the Indian electricity markets.

CESIPL is the trading licensee as approved by Hon’ble Central Electricity Regulatory Commission. CESIPL is registered on the Exchange platform to facilitate trading requirements of its clients in Physical and REC segments. Our team of associates at CES is highly motivated, innovative, and passionate about providing excellent Services to our clients. We look for individuals interested in growing with our company, and working in an exciting, open and collegial work environment. Our main office is in Philadelphia, with satellite offices in various U.S. states, Canada, Japan and India.Visit www.ces-ltd.com for more details

Job Description


The candidate will be responsible to lead business development and strategic planning efforts across Customized Energy Solutions (CES) India and the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA). This role will serve as a critical link between our consulting business units and alliance initiatives ensuring domain focused growth strategies.CES India focuses on following offerings or initiatives:

  • Consulting Services: Stationary energy storage, battery manufacturing and supply chain, electric mobility (e-Mobility), and green hydrogen
  • India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA): Membership, Events and Academy
  • R&D Lab
  • Power Trading

The candidate will bring strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and collaborative leadership to identify and capitalize on synergies across teams and services. The role requires both internal coordination and external outreach to drive visibility, partnerships, and revenue growth.

Key responsibilities:


Strategy

  • Align CES Consulting and IESA objectives with broader organizational goals
  • Collaborate with team leads to brainstorm and refine business strategies
  • Analyse market trends, assess competitive landscape, and identify strategic gaps in service offerings
  • Advise and improvise marketing and sales strategies to enhance business outcomes
  • Identify and leverage synergies across CES and IESA initiatives.
  • Track and evaluate execution outcomes to optimize strategies.
  • Optimize and evaluate key databases to support data-driven decisions and strategic planning
  •  Lead strategic government engagement and support policy alignment for IESA initiatives.

Business Development

  • Drive IESA membership growth through outreach, relationship management, and retention strategies.
  • Represent CES in client interactions, articulate strategic offerings and insights, secure new business, and oversee account management
  • Create new business opportunities across key domains
  • Lead , develop and mentor team members
  • Engage IESA members to identify potential business leads and collaborations.
  • Lead the IESA membership team and monitor membership database integrity.
  • Foster government relationships across electric vehicles, green hydrogen, and energy storage in coordination with IESA’s policy team.
  • Support Stationary energy storage, battery manufacturing and supply chain, electric mobility (e-Mobility), and green hydrogen market outreach.

Qualifications


  • Master’s degree with 10+ years of proven experience in strategic planning and marketing within a consulting or professional services organization; MBA in Marketing preferred
  • Prior experience in strategy consulting or working with management consulting firms is preferred
  • Experience in business development, strategic planning, and client engagement
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging both domestic and international clients
  • Thorough understanding of marketing techniques
  • Fast learner and passion for clean energy sector
  • Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
  • Skilled in creating and delivering compelling presentations tailored to diverse audiences

Additional Information


Salary commensurate with experience and performance. First rate benefits package.Customized Energy Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Customized Energy Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Life at Customized Energy Solutions

Customized Energy Solutions is at the forefront of competitive energy markets. Established in 1998, CES was created to assist clients in managing the changes in the wholesale and retail electric markets. As the industry restructured, many participants recognized the value of creating sound market rules and staying abreast of market changes. Thus, Customized Energy Solutions was created to address the need to simplify, analyze, and influence the markets on behalf of our clients. Our clients can focus on running their businesses, while we focus on removing barriers to them doing so. Our MISSION Customized Energy Solutions is committed to promoting economic development through the advancement of transparent, efficient, and nondiscriminatory wholesale and retail electricity and natural gas energy markets. We focus on empowering our clients by sharing our understanding of the workings of the energy markets and related new technologies and supporting our clients operations in those markets. Through all things, we desire to honor God and our clients through the quality of our services and solutions. Our VISION To have a world-wide presence wherever deregulated electricity or natural gas markets exist. To materially accelerate the commercial application of new energy technologies and free energy market structures. To represent the highest level of energy information technology and services available to clients world-wide. Our AWARDS Customized Energy Solutions Ltd. has been recognized regionally and nationally for its impressive and sustained growth, including INC. 500 | 5000 and The Philadelphia Business Journal as a Top 100 Companies in Philadelphia, Hall of Fame for five or more consecutive years. It was ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in 2013 by the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Thrive Here & What We Value* Fastgrowing energy services company* Exciting, dynamic work environment* Highly motivated, innovative team members* Competitive salary with experience consideration* Equal employment opportunities for all applicants* Comprehensive benefits package (Performance Bonus, ProfitSharing MSA, Health Insurance, Disability & Life Insurance, 401K Matching, Tuition Reimbursement)* Collaborative and supportive work culture* Professional development opportunities* Flexible working hours and remote options* Team-building activities and events
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