Director, Business & Account Development, West

Palmetto Clean Technology

4h•Remote

About The Position

Palmetto is a leading clean tech company on a mission to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. With a belief that consumers can have it all, we are an uncompromising energy company that makes coming clean a no brainer. Our award-winning technology platform empowers homeowners, businesses, and entrepreneurs to adopt renewable energy through simple, scalable, and innovative solutions. Operating at the intersection of B2B and D2C, we offer software, financial products, and services that drive real environmental impact—without compromising value. We deliver end-to-end solutions for whole home electrification that put clean energy within reach for all. Our employees are our most valuable resource. We foster a promote-from-within culture that prioritizes talent development, career growth, and purpose-driven work. Palmetto offers a comprehensive benefits package—including unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, retirement plans, and more—so you can have it all both personally and professionally. Palmetto prioritizes people, planet, and profit—backed by a culture that values collaboration, impact, and balance. Join us in building a brighter, cleaner world. Palmetto Capital is a branch of Palmetto focused on the democratization of the renewable energy and HVAC industries. We provide homeowners with financial products to benefit from solar power, energy storage systems, and home efficiency through advanced heating and cooling technologies. We empower solar and HVAC sales professionals and installation companies with access to our proprietary platform, financing, customer management system, and milestone quality control system. Our #1 focus is a phenomenal experience for our customers and partners, evidenced in our growing financial product adoption. The Director for Business & Account Development, West, will be responsible for driving sales growth, developing strategic partnerships, and expanding our EPC partner base. The Director will lead strategic initiatives across the West region and will work with Distribution, OEM and technology partners to help drive LightReach growth across the West region.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA a plus
8-10+ years of demonstrated experience in a sales and business development role, with experience in the residential solar or renewable energy sector preferred
Deep understanding of the residential solar industry and its market dynamics
Ability to ideate, develop and execute strategic plans, in close collaboration with internal and external partners and stakeholders
Highly motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced customer-centric environment where priorities may change quickly
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
Ability to travel in region up to 50% of the time is required
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

MBA a plus
experience in the residential solar or renewable energy sector preferred

Responsibilities

Leads business development efforts for Palmetto Finance residential solar business in the West region
Manages a team of Relationship Managers who support EPCs in the West region
Provides training, mentorship, and coaching to Relationship Managers, fostering a high performance culture with clear expectations, accountability, and continuous development
Focuses on account development on the Palmetto Finance platform.
Identifies opportunities, builds relationships, and executes objectives to achieve our business objectives
Delivers new ideas, segments, and thought leadership to discuss other opportunities to expand the platform
Keeps informed on industry trends, regulations, technological advancements, and conducts market research and intelligence to identify opportunities for growth
Collaborates with internal teams, including Technology, Finance, Revenue, and Operations, to ensure successful implementation and delivery of solar solutions to external customers
Works in close partnership with the VP of Operations, Manager Account Operations, Product Managers and Accounting to drive strategic initiatives and support EPC needs across the region