Sales & Marketing Director

Southern California (Los Angeles)

 

Do you want to change the world? We do, too.

The energy market is roughly $44 trillion globally, and solar penetration is less than 2%.  Just one hour of sunlight, if harnessed, could power the entire world for a year. We have the opportunity to completely change the way energy is produced, distributed and consumed on a national scale, and we’re looking for talented, committed people to help us drive our growth and achieve our goals.  Now is the perfect time to upgrade your career with a green collar job.

Company Summary

Green Power Systems, Inc. (GPS) provides sustainable renewable energy products and services to homes and businesses.  As experts in Solar | Roofing | Emergency Power | and Electric Vehicle Car Charging, we understand that building green is the right thing to do, and the smart thing to do.  GPS takes care of every step in the process to include design, engineering, project management and maintenance.  The best environment begins with the best facilities; and what we produce is remarkable.

Established in 2002, we have evolved into one of the leading industry experts in the Southwestern United States and have built a reputation for our exceptional quality of knowledge base, best in class customer service, and field-proven measured results. By combining our outstanding product lines with in-depth knowledge, ultimate customer support services, zero down financing, and custom turnkey solutions, you can be sure that GPS is your best choice.

 

Overview

We are seeking a proven Sales & Marketing Director, who will manage, motivate, and direct our residential and commercial sales teams through-out Southern California.

The primary purpose of this position is to develop and execute marketing campaigns to drive bookings and revenue growth in assigned geographical.  The candidate will be expected to be the primary regional expert in the company, and must either have or quickly develop fundamental market knowledge and the ability to create a successful plan to win new business. A strong applicant will be smart, articulate, motivated, creative, and organized, with the ability to learn the technical and financial details of our business quickly

Position Responsibilities (will include but not limited to)

  • Primary Responsibility.  Lead a residential sales team of Account Executives to develop and secure residential in-home sales through-out Southern California.  The client focus for this position will be residential homeowners. The Contracts are for the sales and installation of residential solar electric panels, roofing, and electric car charging  The measurement of success will be two metrics, booking of Appointments for sales team members (for which there will be individual campaign quotas) and sales pipeline development (for which there will be weekly and monthly targets). The Contracts may also be sold under property tax financing (PACE)..  Success in securing Contracts will be influenced by the Sales & Marketing Director’s capabilities in marketing and sales management, sales strategy, team leadership, origination and qualification of accounts, developing talent, hiring, public policy, renewable energy technology, integrated energy services (e.g., energy information systems, energy efficiency, demand management and energy storage) and sales.
  • Public Policy Understanding. In order to secure Contracts, the Sales & Marketing Director will need to be well versed in both current and anticipated changes to public policy related to grid connected solar electric systems in California.  With this knowledge in hand, the Sales & Marketing Director will need to anticipate and target the best opportunities throughout Southern California. GPS has excellent resources in place to provide necessary support in this regard.
  • Sales & Marketing Director Capabilities. The Sales & Marketing Director will need a strong understanding of sales management and strategy, and also have the aptitude to support and coach sales leaders in strategies and techniques for developing and closing business opportunities.   It is anticipated that the Sales & Marketing Director will need to recruit and take a lead in hiring and developing new marketing (foot and phone) and sales (in home) talent, and also provide strategic account review as well as financial/technical review and guidance for his/her team members.
  • New Business Development/Offerings.  The Sales & Marketing Director will require a solid understanding of energy usage for residential homeowners, electric rate structuring and energy modeling; utility interconnection standards and procedures; and general planning and permitting processes for grid connected PV systems, less than 20kW.
  • Technology.  A key distinction for GPS in the market are technology advantages, including PV cell efficiency, mounting system strategies, system design experience and operating capabilities.  The Sales & Marketing Manager will be expected to comprehend our technical differentiation, integrate those into business strategies and initiatives, and assist team members in conveying those advantages in a compelling manner in proposals and presentations.

 

  • To serve as your teams sales engineer assisting them to close orders
  • Meet or exceed annual sales targets (>$1.2 MM)
  • Developing projects from inception to executed contract
  • Be able to generate leads/opportunities primarily through independent activities including account profiling, cold calls, business networking and other market penetration strategies.
  • Quickly identify key players and potential clients in the Target Market, filter and prioritize “real” opportunities from others
  • Gather market intelligence and expand relationships with appropriate officials to understand project approval process, electric rates and regulations and incentives structures
  • Analyze impact of changing regulatory environment and adjust strategy as necessary
  • Work independently and with senior management team to develop and execute on strategic plans to win identified opportunities
  • Work with GPS Engineers and Finance teams to identify the most appropriate technical, material and financial solutions to optimize system competitiveness and be able to clearly present combined technical and financial solution to clients
  • Generate proposals, quotes, and formal RFP responses
  • Work with legal and executive teams to negotiate contract terms and close transactions
  • Consult with clients, construction and finance professionals in developing necessary financial models and assist with tax, financing, and regulatory related research and negotiations
  • Lead project hand-off to operations team for closed business
  • Represent GPS at marketing events such as trade shows and industry events
  • Appropriately maintain pipeline reporting and deal activity (Zoho and/or SalesForce exp. preferred)

Education

A minimum of a BA or BS degree in a engineering or business discipline is required

Desired Qualifications

  • Solar electric panel sales management REQUIRED,
  • Strong knowledge of roofing, and HVAC industries preferred
  • A minimum of 5 years proven track record in sales management is REQUIRED.
  • Must have a substantiated track record in leading sales teams and securing deals, exceeding sales goals, and providing quality leadership
  • Demonstrated success in hiring and developing sales talent
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in energy project development, or a comparable field, is preferred.
  • Will need to demonstrate success in building and maintaining successful relationships at all organizational levels with customers, coworkers and potential partners (such as financiers or contractors/manufacturers)
  • Superior skills in utilizing MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Exceptional communications and selling skills, both written and oral
  • Self-motivated, independent professional with an ability to thrive under pressure
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and interface effectively with cross-functional employee groups
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands
  • Tenacious problem solver that can accurately assess, solve, implement, and communicate outcomes of complex challenges
  • Advanced level aptitude of finance / business concepts (NPV, ROI, IRR, etc)
  • Familiarity with formal project management methodologies and ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings is REQUIRED
  • A valid driver’s license

Compensation

GPS’ approach to compensating our employees is unique and progressive. We offer a workplace that is casual, upbeat and hard working. We strive for quality workmanship and place a large emphasis on customer satisfaction and education. We offer great pay commensurate with experience along with excellent benefits including:

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Competitive Commission Plan
  • Incentive Bonus Program
  • Paid Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
  • Self managed flexible work schedules and time off policies

Be excited about what you do

You’ve got valuable knowledge and on-the-job experience … and we want to hear from you.  Contact us directly by emailing your resume (Sales&MarketingDirector@GreenPowerSystems.com).