Ross Ferguson
Working toward a cleaner energy future in the Pacific Northwest
- Role
- Director of Business Development at Franklin Energy
- Location
- Portland, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ross Ferguson
Hi there, my name\'s Ross. I\'m an energy professional who is passionate about designing and developing programs and solutions that do more than move the needle. I want to work with people on solutions that make real impact, use energy more efficiently, and empowers communities to make better energy decisions.Working with me, you\'ll likely notice my high energy and willingness to tackle assignments. I\'ve been recognized for leading large, complex projects, while working with all levels of staff internally and externally. My interpersonal skills help drive productivity while maintaining a fun and friendly workplace. I take pride in my work, and enjoy challenging myself to continue pushing my career in new directions.
Experience
Director of Business Development
Jan 2026 — Present · Portland, OR, US
I lead business development efforts for Franklin Energy in the Pacific Northwest. My work consists of learning and understanding our clients’ goals and challenges, identifying new opportunities, developing practical solutions, and building strong relationships with industry partners to shape programs and services that meet the needs of our commercial, utility, and government clients.I collaborate across engineering, product, marketing, IT, operations, legal, and finance teams to align customer needs with what we can deliver, helping translate early conversations into real, executable programs. I’m also hands on in developing and shaping proposals, negotiating terms, and supporting teams through the full business development cycle.Externally, I represent AESC with customers, industry stakeholders, and at key events to gain a deeper understanding of the energy market, positioning us for future programs and partnerships. Internally, I help ensure we stay aligned with and ahead of the direction of the market and the needs of our customers.
Education
Plymouth State University
BS, Business Administration and Management, General
2008 — 2012
University of Roehampton
International Business
2010 — 2010
Skills
- Bullhorn Crm
- Crm
- Cold Calling
- Microsoft Office
- Recruiting
- Contract Staffing
- Vendor Management Experience
- Marketing Management
- Social Media
- Financial Modeling
- Salesforce.com
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Contract Recruitment
- Vms
- Technical Recruiting
- Time Management
- Staffing Services
- Professional Communication
- Social Networking
- Social Media Marketing
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