What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMMERCIAL SOLAR BUSINESS DEVELOPER position at PPM Solar?
COMMERCIAL SOLAR BUSINESS DEVELOPER
You’ve built relationships. You know how to close complex commercial deals. You care about who delivers the project once it’s sold. If you’re a senior commercial solar sales professional looking for a long-term home with a trusted, proven installer - PPM Solar is built for you.
Why Choose PPM Solar
Established. Respected. Proven. PPM Solar has been building commercial solar projects for 17 years, and has earned a reputation across the Southeast as an honest, reliable, high-performance commercial solar installer. We are a licensed solar and electrical contractor capable of executing 100% of project scope in-house. Solar, Energy Storage, DCFC, Electrical Service work - we have covered every aspect of highly complex commercial projects.
Our client list includes utilities, academia, government, manufacturing, farming, and a variety of sectors and applications. From covered parking to solar fields, and everything in between - we have your efforts covered at market-competitive pricing. From relevant portfolios to specific recommendation letters, we can show our work and client satisfaction. When you bring us into a deal, your reputation is protected and enhanced.
Work Directly With Ownership
This role works directly with company ownership and operations — no red tape, no layers of bureaucracy.
You’ll have:
- Immediate access to leadership
- Full estimating and design support
- Strong project management coordination
- Responsive client care
- Professional marketing assets and case studies
- You will never be left alone trying to “figure it out.” Our team executes.
Real Earning Potential
This is a 1099, commission-driven senior role built for high performers. We pay on time and as agreed. Strong upside potential and transparent commission structure is at the heart of our philosophy. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position level offered.
Bring Your Relationships. Build More With Ours.
We’re looking for someone who already has strong commercial relationships and knows how to generate their own opportunities. In addition, you’ll be able to leverage:
- Established referral system
- A respected brand with strong market recognition
- A team that supports long sales cycles and complex deals
- This is not an inbound role. It’s built for a professional who knows how to create opportunities.
Hybrid Structure
- Local business development is welcome
- Remote structure can be considered
- Flexible approach based on performance and territory
Territory & Structure
- Active focus in Florida and North Carolina
- Additional territories considered for the right commercial opportunities
- Hybrid structure — local business development encouraged
- Remote model considered for the right senior producer with demonstrated performance
- PPM Solar serves clients across the Southeast, and we remain flexible when strong projects and strong relationships align.
Culture & Longevity
- At PPM Solar, we believe in long-term partnerships with our clients and our team.
- Our current lead sales professionals have been with us for over a decade. That’s not by accident. We value loyalty, integrity, and mutual growth.
- We are looking for someone who wants to build something meaningful over time - not jump to the next company in 18 months.
Who You Are
- Experienced in commercial solar (C&I, nonprofit, municipal, industrial, etc.)
- Comfortable managing longer sales cycles
- Strong communicator with executive-level clients
- Self-motivated and proactive in generating opportunities
- High integrity, you care about what happens after the contract is signed
About PPM Solar
- Website: https://ppm.solar
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ppmsolar/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppm.solar/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ppm.solar/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PPMSolar
If you’re ready to align with a company that executes at a high level, let’s talk. Send your resume or LinkedIn profile along with a short note about your commercial experience and the types of organizations you typically work with.
Let’s build something long-term.