C&I Enterprise AE

Giga Energy

$80K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of sales experience in electrical distribution equipment or mission-critical infrastructure
  • Experience working with EPCs and electrical contractors in complex sales environments
  • Strong technical understanding of electrical systems, especially transformers and switchgear
  • Familiarity with power infrastructure and distribution architectures
  • Skill in managing multi-stakeholder B2B sales cycles
  • Proven success in meeting or exceeding sales targets
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a relevant field, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Drive revenue generation by prospecting and closing new customer opportunities in the Commercial and Industrial sector
  • Act as the main contact for EPCs, electrical contractors, consulting engineers, and commercial clients
  • Translate customer technical requirements into competitive quotes and solutions
  • Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline through prospecting and relationship management
  • Travel to customer sites and industry events to expand market presence
  • Gain deep product knowledge on electrical infrastructure solutions
  • Identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell to existing clients

Benefits

  • Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Equity options in a growing startup
  • 401(k) with 4% employer match
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
  • Commuter benefits
  • Collaborative team on-site events
Full Job Description
What you'll do

As an Account Executive, Commercial & Industrial (EPC/GC/Owner), you will be a core revenue driver for one of Giga's fastest-growing markets, Commercial and Industrial EPCs/GCs/Owners. You'll own relationships across Commercial and Industrial-focused EPCs, GCs, electrical contractors, consulting engineers, operators, and owners translating complex electrical requirements into practical, competitive solutions. This role blends technical depth, field presence, and commercial ownership-ideal for a seller who thrives in a fast-moving, infrastructure-focused startup environment and wants direct impact on growth.
Where you'll work

If based outside of our Houston, Long Beach or San Francisco hubs, this role will be based remotely from your home office. You must be willing to occasionally travel to one of our hub offices 3 days out of the month.
Responsibilities
  • Own revenue generation within the Commercial and Industrial EPCs/GCs/Owners market by prospecting, developing, and closing new customer opportunities
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for EPCs, electrical contractors, consulting engineers, Commercial and Industrial GCs and large enterprise Owners
  • Gather and validate customer requirements, translating technical needs into accurate, competitive quotes and solutions
  • Build and manage a strong pipeline through consistent prospecting, referrals, and relationship expansion
  • Travel regularly to customer sites, conferences, and industry events to build pipeline and maintain market presence
  • Develop deep product knowledge across transformers, switchboards, and related electrical infrastructure to effectively position solutions
  • Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities to expand revenue within existing accounts
  • Maintain pricing discipline and margin ownership while closing commercially sound deals
  • Collaborate with Technical Sales Engineering, Product, and internal stakeholders to advance opportunities and resolve technical questions
  • Maintain accurate CRM hygiene in HubSpot, including activities, deal stages, and accurate sales forecasts
  • Partner with Finance, Legal and Technical Sales Quoting to convert quotes into purchase orders and invoices efficiently
  • Track market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer feedback, sharing insights with Product and Marketing teams
Requirements
  • 5+ years of sales experience in electrical distribution equipment, Commercial and Industrial EPCs/GCs/Owners, or mission-critical infrastructure
  • Experience selling to or working with EPCs, electrical contractors, consulting engineers, and/or Commercial and Industrial EPCs/GCs/Owners end users in complex, enterprise sales motions
  • Strong technical foundation with the ability to understand and discuss electrical systems, particularly transformers and switchgear
  • Understanding of Commercial and Industrial EPCs/GCs/Owners power infrastructure, including redundancy and power distribution architectures
  • Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder B2B sales cycles
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
  • Proficiency with CRM tools (HubSpot, SFDC or similar)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information clearly
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% for customer meetings, site visits, and industry events
Bonus points
  • Prior experience selling into Commercial and Industrial EPCs/GCs/Owners
  • Experience working in a high-growth startup or manufacturing-driven organization
  • Existing relationships within the Commercial and Industrial EPCs/GCs/Owners or related partner/consulting ecosystem
Benefits
  • Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
  • 401(k) with 4% employer match
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Parental leave
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Commuter benefits
  • Team on-sites where all offices come in-person to collaborate


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