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Viji Esakkimuthu

Toronto,ON

Summary

Results-driven professional with a Master's in Resource and Environmental Management and a strong background in business development and market research in clean energy and sustainability. Seeking a challenging role to leverage expertise in analysis, project management, client relations, and collaborating for optimal solutions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Associate

Li-Cycle Holdings Corp
03.2022 - 10.2023
  • Conducted market research and analysis on battery market developments and produced weekly newsletters and presentations for senior executives
  • Performed integrated business development planning, forecasting shipments and commodity metal prices with precision using insights from Fast Markets and LME
  • Identified and targeted new customer prospects through market analysis and cultivated relationships with prospective clients to secure agreements for secondary battery offtake materials
  • Submitted winning RFP and RFQ bids, securing procurement of lithium-ion batteries for recycling initiatives
  • Completed desktop compliance audits for customer to support company ISO 9001 and R2 certification for battery recycling operations ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements
  • Used NetSuite and IMS software to manage end-to-end business development activities including customer onboarding, coordinated outbound sales shipments, and precise purchase and sales orders management ensuring smooth transactions.

Program Coordinator / Business Development Coordinator

Ecofitt Corp
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Managed Enbridge Smart Thermostat Program, overseeing field representatives, customer engagement, progress tracking, and invoicing using SAGE
  • Achieved accurate forecasting of targets and milestones
  • Supported implementation of Energy Affordability and Home Winterproofing Program by developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and overseeing quality assurance
  • Provided guidance and training to program staff to ensure alignment with program objectives and company policies
  • Expanded client base for Enbridge Smart Thermostat installations through meticulous market research, identifying and targeting new prospects
  • Utilized PowerBi to effectively manage customer data, ensuring accurate tracking of completed installations
  • Conducted market research and identified RFP opportunities for business development.

Technical Support

Convergys Concentrix
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • Provided customer service support for Oculus Virtual Reality headsets
  • Assisted customers in troubleshooting headset-related issues and facilitated online game purchases.

Associate (Intern)

EDP Renewables
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Worked closely with the project development team and assisted in project management activities
  • Created wind competition map using ESRI ArcGIS to aid in RFP submission
  • Prepared and compiled document structures required for 200 MW wind energy Sask Power RFP submission
  • Performed market research to evaluate EDPR's direct competition with energy companies in bid submission
  • Managed customer information using CRM software for a wind energy project in Alberta.

Research Assistant

Applied Energy Research Lab
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Performed qualitative and quantitative research to create an energy flow Sankey diagram for Nova Scotia
  • Provided support in GHG accounting scope 1,2,3 emissions for NSCC campuses.

Education

Master’s in Resource and Environmental Management -

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS

Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology -

PSG College of Technology
Tamil Nadu, India

Skills

  • Software Proficiency: Excel, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, Outlook, Microsoft Office, PowerBI, IMS, NetSuite, GIS (Proficient in utilizing these tools for data analysis, reporting, and presentation)
  • Market Research Expertise: data driven research, quantitative and qualitative analysis

Timeline

Business Development Associate

Li-Cycle Holdings Corp
03.2022 - 10.2023

Program Coordinator / Business Development Coordinator

Ecofitt Corp
06.2021 - 02.2022

Technical Support

Convergys Concentrix
03.2021 - 05.2021

Associate (Intern)

EDP Renewables
06.2020 - 08.2020

Research Assistant

Applied Energy Research Lab
01.2020 - 05.2020

Master’s in Resource and Environmental Management -

Dalhousie University

Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology -

PSG College of Technology

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