Director of Large Scale Regional Sales – Midwest

📋 Description

• Develop and implement the regional go-to-market strategy for utility-scale solar solutions, encompassing hardware, EPC, project development, and comprehensive services throughout the Midwest territory.

• Own and manage quarterly and annual sales objectives across the region.

• Foster strategic relationships with key accounts, including utilities, IPPs, developers, and EPC firms.

• Supervise the entire sales process from lead generation and qualification through proposal, negotiation, and contract finalization.

• Assist the team in navigating complex utility-scale project sales, which involve multi-party negotiations.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of regional sales professionals, conduct regular performance evaluations, and support individual professional development plans.

• Establish clear goals, KPIs, and performance expectations for direct reports.

• Promote a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative sales culture.

• Ensure accurate maintenance of CRM (Salesforce) with up-to-date pipeline information.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Product, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Service, and Project Management, to ensure customer requirements are fulfilled.

• Provide market intelligence and customer feedback to guide product roadmap and strategy.

• Stay informed on regional market trends, regulatory changes, RFP opportunities, and competitor activities.

• Represent the company as a regional thought leader at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Renewable Energy, or equivalent experience is required.

• A minimum of 8 to 10 years of B2B sales experience, with at least 5 years in utility-scale solar or renewable energy.

• At least 2 years of experience leading and mentoring successful sales teams.

• Proven experience managing large, complex customers in cross-functional matrix environments, involving lengthy design, qualification, and project sales cycles with multiple decision-makers.

• Strong knowledge of the solar industry, including both PV and energy storage.

• In-depth understanding of utility-scale project development cycles, PPAs, grid interconnection, and capital structures.

• Experience in developing and executing business models and engaging with executive-level clients.

• Familiarity with financial models and customer financial decision-making criteria.

• Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce or equivalent CRM.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Willingness to travel regionally 30 to 50% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Base salary range of $130,000 to $180,000 annually, plus variable compensation of $50,000, with total target compensation of $180,000 to $230,000 based on experience and qualifications.

• Remote work schedule.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage with $0 premium options.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• An inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment.