Director, National Commercial Sales Posted Oct 29
SolarCity, Foster City, CA (Southern California)
 
Job Description

The Director of National Commercial Sales will drive, manage, and execute the Company’s commercial sales objectives. The ideal candidate will first build a world class sales team and then deliver and close on sales requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute strategy for all inside and outside commercial sales activities on a national level to meet Company’s metrics, sales objectives, and profitability goals.
• Development new markets for business growth by working in concert with the Marketing Department to establish plan for expansion and development.
• Deliver training and mentor staff to develop the team’s skills and capabilities and provide career progression.
• Ensure customer proposals, contracts, and pricing agreements are processed timely and professionally.
• Provide monthly and quarterly sales forecasts and bookings for all commercial sales pipeline/activity.
• Ensure the company maintains a positive customer experience throughout the sales process; continually improving the customer qualification process, meeting customer requirements and providing “customer-focused” solutions.
• Partner with corporate support departments to ensure internal processes are optimized to support inside and outside sales results.

Requirements:

• A minimum of ten years of sales management experience. Industry experience in renewable energy strongly preferred.
• MBA preferred but not required.
• Must have strong computer skills and know how to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and SalesForce.com.
• Collaborate with business partners through the design, engineering and final installation of commercial solar electric system.
• Must stay in the forefront of sales and customer relationship management (CRM) developments by networking with material providers and attending industry conferences in California and other states.
• Must be a strong leader, creative, resourceful, and possess strategic planning skills.
• Confident personality with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated abilities to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.