Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Builds and owns market strategies for obtaining and closing new business opportunities including competitive analysis and vertical market and horizontal business development strategies.
• Delivers a solid pipeline resulting in meeting or exceeding set sales revenue expectations each fiscal year.
• Analyzes the potential of specific clients and project opportunities while considering changing market conditions.
• Works independently and as part of the sales team to obtain new project opportunities.
• Delivers a client-focused message regarding the client's business, our value proposition, and deliverables.
• Partners and collaborates with internal and external resources to ensure planning, presentations, and sales deliverables meet timelines and requirements.
• Utilize the SalesForce CRM platform and other tools to track and document sales opportunities.
• Acts as the client's single point of contact from the initial sales cycle to beyond and facilitates handoffs to other staff as needed.
• Provides support to the customer with regards to projects, financing, and contracting issues.
• Prepares presentations, accurate estimates, quality proposals, and fee estimates with support from the technical and marketing teams.
• Engages in market organizations and conferences to build and maintain brand awareness and business opportunities.
• Travels to meet with clients or prospective clients; non-work activities to network with clients and prospective clients (i.e., dinner, outings, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have demonstrated proficiency for all the duties/responsibilities of an account manager.
• Must have a track record of a minimum $10M/year sales.
• Knowledge of facility systems, large project sales processes, and funding alternatives.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals, and estimates.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to explain technical products.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of technical products to be sold.
• Excellent sales and customer service skills with proven negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to maintain and grow relationships with clients.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients.
• Knowledge and experience in the ESCO industry (Energy Services).
• Experience with the Educational market K-12 & Higher and Municipal.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and/or related software.

Educational/Certification Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, construction management, or related field.

Required Experience

• Five (5) years' sales experience in the energy performance contracting industry.

Work Environment

• The work environment includes office environment as well as field environment for construction new builds and updates to existing buildings.
• Heavy travel is required.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer or driving in a car.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Travel Required

• Significant amount (up to 50%) of local travel via car and some national travel via airplane is required.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation.
• Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave, and Paid Time Off.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans.
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions (%).
• Employer Sponsored Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance.
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Continued Education and Trade Certification Sponsorship (Specific Positions).
• Company Branded Trucks Provided (Specific Positions).

Veregy values diversity and is committed to building a workforce comprised of individuals with different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Veregy, where employment is based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic history, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We strive to create an inclusive culture that empowers individuals to thrive, try new things, and grow together as one Veregy.