Energy Advisor- Commercial Sales

5•Pennsylvania, PA

2d•$75,000 - $175,000

About The Position

5 is seeking a self-starting, entrepreneurial Energy Advisor to help businesses develop energy management strategies and navigate the energy transition. The role advises companies facing challenges such as volatile energy prices, reliability concerns, and aggressive carbon-reduction targets. This is a hunting sales role focused on generating new business, building client relationships, understanding client needs, and selling energy products and services. The advisor works with internal teams to support customer service and align sales activity with business goals, and uses HubSpot as the primary CRM. Compensation typically includes a base salary of $75,000 to $175,000 per year, with flexibility to go higher for exceptional experience and skills, plus uncapped commissions. Top performers can earn well above their base salary. Compensation packages are discussed collaboratively and tailored to individual backgrounds, expertise, and goals. The company describes its culture as award-winning and offers access to a team of energy and sustainability experts and internal partners who provide support and resources.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in the energy industry, such as retail gas or electricity, sustainability, solar, or demand response, or in an industry that readily translates.
At least 3 years of experience in B2B outside sales.
Experience identifying new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and other channels.
Ability to succeed with a high level of autonomy while embracing a team-oriented sales process.
Resilience and determination in pursuit of success.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and independently drive sales initiatives.
Ambition, passion, teamwork, and grit.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify and cultivate potential clients through proactive outreach, cold calling, and networking.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, develop long-term partnerships, and support customer satisfaction and renewals.
Meet with clients to understand their energy needs and risk tolerance and determine how 5 can serve them.
Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and competitor offerings to identify opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.
Compose and deliver sales presentations that communicate the benefits of energy products and services to potential clients with an executive-level presence.
Address client concerns and objections, negotiate, close sales, and achieve revenue targets.
Collaborate with internal teams, including operations and management, to support a seamless customer experience and align sales strategies with business goals.
Use CRM tools, primarily HubSpot, to track leads, manage accounts, and improve sales-process efficiency and effectiveness.