TE Connectivity

Account Manager Inside Sales - Solar (Remote / Fuquay Varina, NC)

TE Connectivity$84K — $106K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or Technical College Degree related to Engineering, Business, Marketing, or Sales.
  • 3-5 years in solar industry, preferably in commercial account management or project management.
  • Customer service experience in manufacturing, distribution (especially electrical), or contracting companies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with decision-making ability.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including proficiency in presentation and CRM software.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Outside Sales teams in executing business plans for their territory.
  • Research accounts to discover key players and generate interest.
  • Source new sales opportunities through various means including cold calls and social media.
  • Coordinate customer requests and manage RFP submissions for Quotes.
  • Maintain an expanding database of prospects across multiple industrial verticals.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance package, including disability and life insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase program.
  • Paid time off and voluntary benefits available.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Account Manager Inside Sales - Solar (Remote / Fuquay Varina, NC)

Posting Start Date: 9/15/26

Job Description:

Job Overview

TE Connectivity has an Inside Sales Representative (ISR) position available within the Energy Business Unit, reporting to the National Sales Manager.

Be the face and voice of TE to drive company growth by delivering an Extraordinary Customer Experience. This is achieved by proactively prospecting customers to align their needs with TE products.

Inside Sales Representatives strive to make it easy to do business with TE and solve customer issues by delivering value/solutions to our end customers. Inside Sales work with the Outside Sales & Customer Care teams to identify and quote opportunities to generate new business and organic revenue growth.

If you are passionate about serving customers, technically & commercially oriented and interested in working for a world leader in Connectivity, then the TE ISR position may be an ideal fit for you.

Job Requirements

  • Assist Outside Sales teams in executing and achieving their territory and market business plans.
  • Research accounts to identify key players and generate interest (generate reports for given territories)
  • Source/Pipeline new sales opportunities via inbound leads, IIR, social media, outbound cold calls/emails, etc.
  • Coordinate customer requests and submit documentation into RFP portal for Quote creation.
  • Maintain a constantly expanding database of prospects for numerous industrial customer verticals (Renewables).
  • Route qualified opportunities to Outside Sales team for further development and closure.
  • Manage opportunities for pipeline updates and track progress to ensure timely execution.
  • Extensive interaction with external customers, TE stakeholders, Customer Care, Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Technical Services, etc.
  • Provide proactive follow-up on outstanding actions from quote through project completion.
  • Resolve internal and external technical support requests or issues related to product selection, application, specification, installations, etc.
  • Travel as needed with Outside Sales team to support presentations and trade show activities. (once per quarter).
  • Maintain a high level of product knowledge and application. Listen, understand and convey customer requirements.
  • Provide status of ongoing projects and future projects to management.
  • Identify/communicate to sales/management potential customer needs and sales opportunities to sustain future growth.
  • Perform basic product selection, d2d/project quotations and review customer RFQs, BOMs and specifications.
  • Work in conjunction with TE customer care to ensure efficient handling of commercial processes for quotation, receipt of order, order entry, shipment and delivery status, and resolution of return requests and product quality issues.


What your background should look like

  • Bachelor's Degree or Technical College Degree (e.g. Engineering / Business / Marketing / Sales).
  • 3-5 years solar industry experience, preferably in commercial account management (inside sales, project management, etc).
  • Customer service experience within a manufacturing, distribution (preferably electrical) or contractor company.
  • Willingness and technical aptitude; understand and communicate an extensive product portfolio.
  • Decision making ability; strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrate resourcefulness in a matrix reporting environment. Ability to work within deadlines and challenging execution targets.
  • Demonstrate the ability to maintain progress on multiple tasks, set priorities, and manage time effectively; team player, critical thinker, self-motivator and maintain a proactive positive attitude.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and computer skills (i.e. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Salesforce or other demonstrated CRM experience, SAP, etc.)
  • Must be detail oriented, ambitious, strategic, exhibit strong results-oriented accountability and execution behaviors.
  • Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks, make intelligent, timely decisions and solve company internal/external problems independently.
  • Comfortable working in a fast paced commercial and project driven environment.
  • Ability and willingness to travel (10%).
  • Fluent English skills, oral and written.


Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $84,800 - $106,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come . If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.

Job Locations:

Posting City: Fuquay Varina

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: 25% to 50%

Requisition ID: 156889

Workplace Type: Remote

External Careers Page: Sales & Marketing

About TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity is a technology company that designs and manufactures connectivity and sensor solutions for a variety of industries including automotive, aerospace, defense, oil and gas, consumer electronics, and industrial. The company was founded in 2007 as a spinoff from Tyco International and is headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. TE Connectivity has a global presence with operations in over 50 countries and serves customers in more than 150 countries. The company's products include connectors, sensors, antennas, relays, and fiber optics, among others. TE Connectivity is committed to sustainability and has set goals to reduce its environmental impact and increase its social responsibility.
Learn more about TE Connectivity
Size
89,000 employees
Market Cap
$36.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$114 million
5 Year Trend
+6%
Revenue
$12.5 billion
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