Account Director - West

Energy Exemplar

$120K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise SaaS or strategic solution sales, preferably in the energy sector.
  • Strong track record of acquiring new business and exceeding sales targets.
  • In-depth knowledge of the Texas energy market, including ERCOT dynamics and key stakeholders.
  • Expertise in power markets and regulatory frameworks related to the energy transition.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in selling complex, high-value technology platforms through a consultative approach.
  • Experience dealing with multi-stakeholder enterprise sales processes and senior decision-makers.
  • Skilled in using Salesforce (including CPQ) and modern sales enablement tools.
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently within a high-performing team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Own new logo acquisition in Houston and surrounding energy markets, generating a self-sustained pipeline.
  • Drive enterprise sales through all phases: prospecting, discovery, deal closure, and contract negotiation.
  • Develop and implement strategic account plans in collaboration with Customer Success and Marketing to identify growth opportunities.
  • Engage stakeholders at all levels, from users to C-suite, with a consultative and value-focused approach.
  • Convert complex market dynamics into actionable business opportunities aligned with national energy trends.
  • Utilize modern sales tools effectively to manage pipeline, forecast business growth, and maintain disciplined execution.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling product demonstrations and customized solutions.
  • Continuously gather market intelligence to identify trends, regulatory changes, and new growth opportunities.

Benefits

  • High visibility and impact in a rapidly changing industry.
  • Autonomy to define territory strategies and approaches.
  • Collaboration opportunities with leading utilities and innovators in the energy sector.
  • Alignment with growth, innovation, and the evolving energy landscape.
Full Job Description
About the Opportunity

We're looking for a high-impact Account Director to accelerate new logo growth across the North American utilities market. This is a true hunter role - ideal for someone who thrives on opening doors, shaping complex deals, and building long-term strategic relationships in the evolving energy landscape.

You'll play a pivotal role in expanding our presence across key markets across North Americas power sector. Working closely with the Regional VP, you'll operate with a high degree of autonomy to define and execute go-to-market strategies, leveraging your industry network, commercial instincts, and consultative SaaS expertise.

This is more than a sales role it's an opportunity to influence how leading utilities and energy players navigate market complexity, regulatory change, and the energy transition.

What You'll Do
  • Own new logo acquisition across Houston and adjacent energy markets, building a strong, self-generated pipeline.
  • Drive full-cycle enterprise sales, from prospecting and discovery through to deal closure and contract negotiation.
  • Develop and execute strategic account plans in partnership with Customer Success and Marketing to unlock expansion and cross-sell opportunities.
  • Engage at all levels-from end users to C-suite stakeholders-using a consultative, value-led approach.
  • Translate market complexity into opportunity, connecting regional dynamics with broader U.S. energy trends.
  • Leverage modern sales tools (Salesforce, CPQ, HubSpot, ZoomInfo) to manage pipeline, forecasting, and execution with discipline.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with technical and solution teams to deliver compelling product demonstrations and tailored solutions.
  • Continuously build market intelligence, identifying emerging trends, regulatory shifts, and new growth segments.

What You Bring
  • 10+ years of enterprise SaaS or strategic solution sales, ideally within energy, utilities, or complex technology environments.
  • Proven track record of winning new business and consistently exceeding revenue targets.
  • Deep expertise in the Texas energy market, including ERCOT structures, stakeholders, and commercial dynamics.
  • Strong understanding of power markets, regulatory frameworks, and industry transformation trends.
  • Demonstrated ability to sell complex, high-value platforms through a consultative, insight-driven approach.
  • Experience navigating multi-stakeholder enterprise deals and influencing senior decision-makers.
  • Proficiency with Salesforce (including CPQ) and modern sales enablement tools.
  • A self-starter mindset with the ability to operate independently while contributing to a high-performing team.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Why This Role?
  • High-visibility, high-impact role in a rapidly evolving industry
  • Autonomy to shape your territory and strategy
  • Opportunity to work with leading utilities and energy innovators
  • Strong alignment to growth, innovation, and the energy transition

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