Commercial Account Manager
About The Position
Solar Alternatives is seeking a Commercial Account Manager to maintain and develop key relationships with important community partners, acting as brand ambassadors for the company and clean energy. This role offers the opportunity to earn an average base and commission of $75k-$125k, with unlimited earning potential. The company values hiring the best and provides a flexible schedule and job independence to encourage innovation. This role involves building and maintaining strong relationships and project portfolios with clients and partners, including contractors, architects, non-profit organizations, governmental entities, and other professional organizations. Responsibilities include developing future work, outreach to existing and potential partnerships, and achieving financial goals. The ideal candidate has a baseline technical understanding of general construction, an interest in solar energy and energy storage, is tech-savvy, and committed to providing an excellent customer experience.
Requirements
- 3+ years sales or account management experience
- 3+ years experience in engineering, electrical contracting or solar energy
- Familiarity with CRM software, Salesforce experience preferred
- Outreach and advocacy experience a plus
- Highly organized and very attentive to detail
- Well-spoken, clean appearance and good client manners
- Clean driving record, valid license and ability to drive small and large service vehicles
- Drug free
- Ability to work 40-50 daytime hours per week
Nice To Haves
- Salesforce experience preferred
- Outreach and advocacy experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Represent Solar Alternatives as industry leader for resilient clean energy solutions
- Develop and maintain customer relationships for potential and active partnerships
- Outreach and presentation to organizations and professional firms for SA services and support
- Development of conceptual client projects in conjunction with engineering department
- Manage customer communication regarding project concepts and technical need
- Support project estimating and revisions toward final proposals
- Execute closing documents and all supporting documentation for project origination
- Coordinate with Operations Department for comprehensive project handoff
- Followup communication with Operations Department and clients as needed to ensure top customer experience
- Attend and support industry events and industry partnerships
- Manage Salesforce CRM and file system to ensure all information is updated for communication and documentation
- Create and maintain a clear and accountable schedule for followup and development
- Coordinate with marketing team for outreach, promotion, and press release opportunities
- Prepare reports to track portfolio development, client followup and new opportunities
- Cooperate with other divisions to transfer relevant opportunities (service, residential, electric vehicles)
- Collaborate with leadership to improve and grow processes and scalability
- Support identification and mitigation of potential portfolio risks
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Job independence
- Mileage and travel expenses paid
- Company credit card provided
- Majority-paid medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Matching 401K program
- Earned paid time off starts at two weeks annually
- Seven paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
