Manager of Systems Design

SIGNATURE SOLAR LLC•Sulphur Springs, TX

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Manager of Systems Design to lead our system design and sales team. This individual will oversee a team of designers who engage directly with DIY solar customers, providing custom system designs and guiding them through the purchasing process. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of solar photovoltaic systems, experience in technical sales, and proven leadership capabilities.

Requirements

Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate technical sales teams.
Ability to interpret single-line diagrams and construction documents.
3+ years of experience in solar system design or technical sales, preferably in a DIY or DTC environment.
2+ years of experience inleadershipor managementrole.
Proficiencywith solar design software (e.g., Aurora, Helioscope, or similar).
Deep understanding of PV system components including inverters, batteries, and mounting solutions.
NABCEP certification or equivalent technical credential.
Experience with CRM and sales pipeline management tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot).
Background in the residential DIY market or ecommerce solar sales.
Familiarity with permitting and interconnection requirements in key U.S. markets.

Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of solar system designers focused on direct-to-consumer DIY sales.
Set clear performance targets, KPIs, and accountability structures.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the design team.
Collaborate with sales leadership to implement strategies that drive system sales growth.
Monitor sales metrics and pipelineactivityandoptimizethe team’s performance accordingly.
Provide coaching to improve customer engagement and close rates.
Review and approve system designs for residential and small commercial solar projects.
Ensure all designs meet applicable electrical codes, utility requirements, and product standards.
Stay current on evolving solar technology, battery systems, and integration methods.
Maintain a customer-first approach,ensuringall system design interactions are informative, technically sound, and sales-oriented.
Resolve escalated customer issues and technical inquiries with professionalism and efficiency.
Work closely with product procurement, technical support, and marketing to ensure alignment on offerings and customer messaging.
Providefeedback to leadershipon customer trends, design tool needs, and product gaps.
All other dutiesassigned.