Description
Job Summary:The Sr Sales Developer at PowerSecure promotes and sells advanced energy resiliency and sustainability solutions. This role involves collaborating with the project development engineering team, the financial analytics team, and your sales leader to develop and sell new offers and programs that address customer challenges in resiliency and sustainability.
Minimum Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills): Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business is preferred. In lieu of an engineering degree, equivalent degree (Physics, Mathematics, etc.) or additional work experience with relevant industry sales and technical experience will be considered. 8+ years of demonstrated sales success or equivalent experience in negotiation of complex contracts/solutions. Willingness and ability to travel an average of 50-75% of the time during a typical work week, which can include air travel and overnight travel. Driver’s license required Demonstrated communication skills, presentation skills, interpersonal skills, and customer service skills. Ability to work well in a team environment Excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail. Demonstrated negotiation and problem-solving skills. Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office365 and associated software. Utilizes strong product, competitor, and segment knowledge to act as a consultant to targeted and established customers. Technical understanding of resiliency technologies, to include microgrids, renewable energy systems, energy efficiency measures, and behind the meter power generation technologies. Ability to develop a strong personal network in the energy management, installation management, contracting and other relevant segments of the energy market. Ability to initiate, vet and develop business opportunities within the targeted segment and to manage the use of supporting engineering and other project development resources effectively and efficiently. Ability to work in a high-stress sales environment and multitask
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Sell and promote PowerSecure Solution sets to companies and end users in a dedicated sales territory or vertical. Sell and promote the PowerSecure solution across the wide variety of end user markets that PowerSecure serves including and not limited to Investor-owned Utilities, Municipalities, Energy Co-operatives. Deliver on sales goals for revenues, margin, and cash flow. Develop an understanding of the PowerSecure sales support infrastructure including Marketing, Project Development Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Development Engineering, Proposal Development, Services, and Installation and Commissioning groups. Produce accurate forecast of sales opportunities to provide the business with information necessary to plan for estimating, engineering, manufacturing, and installation and commissioning. Cultivate knowledge of the market and competitors to identify and develop selling propositions and differentiators. Position PowerSecure as the top choice for resiliency and sustainability projects. Partner and collaborate with other Sales Team members, Marketing and Engineering to identify and grow opportunities within the assigned segment. Work with engineering and sales teams to develop proposals and present proposals that meet customer requirements. Create brand awareness for PowerSecure and PowerSecure branded solutions among thought leaders and influencers in the assigned sector. Conduct technical training for prospective clients and partners to raise awareness of PowerSecure’s solution set and recommend best practices. Research and present market data to internal teams to identify new product development opportunities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: Job requires significant travel, averaging up to 50-75% of time; overnight travel will be necessary; extended periods of time spent in front of a computer or on the phone. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. on occasion. Typically, this position operates within an office environment, changing weather conditions due to nature of travel.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, as required by applicable laws.
About Us
PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.
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We invest in high-value and cost-effective benefits for our employees. Our benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
- Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan
- Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)
- Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
- Wellness Incentive Programs
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
PowerSecure is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This position is not open to third party recruiters.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Operating Company: PowerSecure
