Commercial Outside Sales Business Development Director - Solar Energy Solutions

Outside Sales Business Development Director

Employment: Full-time

Compensation: Competitive salary + company bonus + performance bonus

Location: Lexington, Ky or Cincinnati, Ohio. Travel throughout the greater KY, OH, IN, IL region.

Job Description: Solar Energy Solutions (SES) is seeking an outside sales business development director with more than 10 years experience in Commercial & Industrial sales development who will be responsible for sourcing and closing new sales opportunities. The primary role will include increasing revenue and profitability by managing and negotiating with clients, generating leads, qualifying prospects, researching sales competition, and closing sales.

Required Skills

• Building solid relationships with commercial, industrial, utility, engineering, architectural, municipal, and agricultural firms with the goal of securing a majority share of their solar opportunities.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of company offerings to identify profitable business opportunities.
• Directing marketing efforts by presenting market information to marketing director and suggesting strategies to expand market.
• Assessing marketing and sales as well as supplier and vendor operations and recommending improvements as needed.
• Supporting the preparation of all documentation required for requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Researching emerging trends and recommending new company offerings to satisfy customers’ needs. This will include a summary of the opportunity, costs and resources required to effectively support and manage profitable growth.
• Developing and managing strategic partnerships to grow business.
• Presenting business or marketing opportunities to company executives and management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Company and personal bonus potential
• Medical, dental, vision, and life Insurance
• Vacation and sick leave
• Company 401K
• Paid per diem for any time away from home.
• Company car, phone, and laptop

About Solar Energy Solutions: Formed in 2006, SES delivers cutting edge renewable energy solutions throughout Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois, Virginia, West Virginia, and surrounding states.

Our goal is to be the defining player in all areas of solar development in the region, make a tangible difference to society by building a new clean energy economy and do that through the creation of well-paid stable sustainable jobs.

We specialize in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of residential, commercial, institutional, and utility photovoltaic systems. Our personnel are the best in the region, holding specialized licenses and certifications in the field. We are growing fast and want people with skills and stretch to come with us on this exciting growth journey that is only just beginning.