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Business Dev Specialist I or II

Constellation

Chicago, IL · HybridJob$55–68K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$55–68K/yr
Location
Chicago, ILHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Business Development Specialist I or II maintains customer and account data in Constellation’s CRM system and supports sales and account management. The role coordinates pre-deal issues across functional groups, with the level II position providing advanced support and taking a broader lead in customer communication, analytics, and issue resolution. Candidates should be within commuting distance of Boston, Baltimore, Houston, or Chicago for in-person meetings and events.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailProblem SolvingIndependent Decision-MakingRelationship BuildingFlexibilityConfidentiality

Qualifications

Current BDS Contractor ExperienceDirect Customer Service ExperienceBachelor's Degree

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

TOTAL REWARDS

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

PLEASE NOTE: This position can be filled at either the Business Development Specialist I or II level - please see below for position compensation, details, and requirements.

BDS I expected salary range of $55,250 to $65,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

BDS II expected salary range of $57,800 to $68,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Constellation is seeking candidates who are within a commutable distance of offices in Boston, Baltimore, Houston or Chicago for in-person meetings or events.

BDS I - PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Business Development Specialist I is responsible for owning the accuracy and integrity of customer and account data in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and providing technical support to the sales and account management team. This role is also the liaison and point of contact with other functional groups for pre-deal related issues in the sales cycle.

BDS II - PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Business Development Specialist II is responsible for owning the accuracy and integrity of customer and account data in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and providing advanced technical support to the sales and account management team. This role is also the liaison and primary point of contact with other functional groups for pre-deal related issues in the sales cycle.

BDS I - PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Data Entry and Maintenance. Creates opportunities, offers, and various pricing scenarios to support transactions. Owns accuracy and integrity of customer data in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Maintains data accuracy on any changes in customer data (ownership changes for example). Responsible for establishing and maintaining account hierarchy within the system of record; Familiar with non-standard requests.

  • Utility Knowledge. Provides data and technical support to Business Development Managers and Account Managers with a proficient understanding of regional utility requirements.

  • Communication. Receives and responds to Request for Proposals (RFP's) primarily by email. Liaison between Sales and other functional groups throughout the data validation process and contract execution. Can coordinate with the pricing and legal teams on non-standard requests as needed.

  • Process Improvements. Assists with ad hoc requests for process improvements, such as assisting in cleanup projects, new hire training, development of process efficiencies, and system testing.

  • Travel required as necessary to meet business needs.

  • In-person attendance for trainings, team meetings, and other moments that matter.

BDS II - PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Utility, Market, Lead Source, Product Knowledge. Independently determines appropriate delivery point and rate class. Collaborates on appropriate product, and margins when creating opportunities and offers to support transactions. Understands requirements in at least two utilities/iso’s and the impact to the customer, channel partner, and organization of selections made during set up and pricing based on utility, market, lead source, and product. Demonstrates strong knowledge of managing non-standard requests and leads coordination with the pricing and legal teams as needed.

  • Communication External and Internal. Clearly and professionally communicates, in writing and verbally, with external parties (e.g. customers, prospects, and channel partners) and internally with sales, team members and other functions. Interacts directly with prospects, customers, channel partners, sales, and other internal functions to ensure the accuracy and integrity of customer data in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Sends pricing and contracts directly to channel partners and customers

  • Data Analytics and Management. Evaluates current and historic account information, lead source, market, and product to ensure that we create the best account structure and present the best options. Provides strong data and technical support to Business Development Managers, Account Managers, and external customers with an advanced understanding of regional utility requirements and account structures. Owns and maintains data accuracy in CRM, including any complex changes in customer data (e.g. ownership changes, splits, and name changes). Establishes and maintains account hierarchy within the system of record; creates various pricing scenarios to support transactions.

  • Process Improvements. Exhibits strong knowledge of systems to advocate for and participate in process improvement efforts. This may include cleanup projects, new hire training, development of process efficiencies and system enhancements, and any required ongoing testing.

  • Team Lead. Serve as internal resource to team and initial escalation point to resolve challenges throughout the data validation process and work through system sync issues. Liaison between Sales, internal functional groups, and customers/channel partners to ensure open communication and coordination throughout the data validation process and contract execution.

  • Travel required as necessary to meet business needs.

  • In-person attendance for trainings, team meetings, and other moments that matter.

BDS I - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Highly proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills to function in a team environment and to maintain rapport with employees and customers.

  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, problem-solving, and independent decision-making.

  • Ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with internal customers

  • Flexibility on the job and the ability to work under multiple, daily deadlines.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information always

BDS II - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Highly proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills to function in a team environment and to maintain rapport with employees and customers.

  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, problem-solving, and independent decision-making.

  • Ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with internal customers

  • Flexibility on the job and the ability to work under multiple, daily deadlines.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information always

Preferred Qualifications (Both Levels)

  • Current BDS contractor experience, highly preferred

  • Direct customer service experience

  • Bachelor's Degree

Constellation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

How this job compares

Set against the 20,539 open Business Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$55–68K/yr
  • Illinois median$119–180K/yr581 salary ranges
  • US median$125–194K/yr14,536 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $62K, is 59% below the Illinois median midpoint ($150K) — in the lowest quarter of Business Development salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 715 open Business Development jobs in Illinois and 20,539 across the US. 13% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
Business Development postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 10 years (16,296 postings).
Education
6,200 of the 20,539 open Business Development jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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