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Business Development Representative — Professional Services

The Nuclear Company
Location
Columbia, SC or Washington, DC
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Services
Salary
$118,000 - $140,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Business, Public Policy, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in business development, strategy, or commercial roles within the nuclear energy, energy infrastructure, or defense sectors
  • Demonstrated understanding of reactor technologies and the regulatory landscape
  • Proven track record of identifying, capturing, and closing large, complex deals or contracts
  • Established network of relationships across the nuclear industry, utilities, reactor vendors, and/or federal agencies
  • Strong financial acumen, including experience with deal structuring and commercial contract terms
Nice to have
  • Experience supporting pursuits across multiple service lines simultaneously
  • Working knowledge of Pwin-based or similar structured pursuit-scoring methodologies
What the job really is

The Business Development Representative (BDR) at The Nuclear Company is responsible for driving new business opportunities across the Professional Services portfolio, which includes Licensing & Regulatory, Engineering, Program Management, Training, and Security. The BDR will identify and qualify leads, maintain CRM discipline, and build relationships with clients while supporting the pipeline growth for senior business development leads. This role requires regular hybrid office presence and travel to project and customer sites.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation packages
  • 401k with company match
  • Medical, dental, vision plans
  • Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
Things to weigh
  • Role requires regular hybrid office presence and travel to project and customer sites
  • Success is measured by pipeline growth rather than individual deal closure
  • Candidates must be commutable to or willing to relocate to designated office locations
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