California Energy Advisor- Commercial Sales

5

$75K — $175K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in the energy industry (e.g., retail gas, electricity, solar, sustainability) or directly transferable fields
  • 3+ years of B2B outside sales experience
  • Proven ability to identify new business opportunities through various channels including prospecting and networking
  • High level of autonomy with a strong team-oriented mentality
  • Demonstrated resilience and determination to achieve sales goals
  • Strong passion for teamwork, ambition, and grit
  • BA/BS degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Prospect and generate leads through proactive outreach and networking
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships for long-term partnerships
  • Conduct client consultations to assess energy needs and risk tolerance
  • Stay informed on industry trends and competitor offerings to enhance sales strategies
  • Deliver compelling sales presentations to communicate product benefits effectively
  • Negotiate with clients, address concerns, and close sales to meet revenue targets
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless customer experience and aligned sales strategies
  • Utilize CRM tools, primarily HubSpot, for tracking leads and managing accounts.

Benefits

  • Uncapped commission structure offering significant earning potential
  • Collaborative compensation packages tailored to individual expertise
  • Supportive company culture with a focus on teamwork and shared goals
  • Access to a team of energy and sustainability experts for knowledge and support
  • Recognition of a strong commitment to employee development and success
  • Challenging work environment that promotes personal and professional growth
Full Job Description
This job posting is for candidates who live in California. If you live in NY, PA, MA, NJ, MD, CT, DE, RI, IL, TX, OH, or Nh, please apply to our other job posting

What you'll be doing:

  • Prospecting and Lead Generation: You will identify and cultivate potential clients through proactive outreach, cold calling, and leveraging networking opportunities. This is a HUNTING sales role.
  • Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, develop long-term partnerships and ensure customer satisfaction and renewals.
  • Client Consultations: Meet with clients to understand their energy needs, risk tolerance, and identify how 5 could best serve them.
  • Continuously Learning: You will need to stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and competitor offerings to identify opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.
  • Sales Presentations: You will compose and deliver compelling sales presentations, effectively communicating the benefits of energy products and services to potential clients, while maintaining an executive-level presence.
  • Negotiation and Closing: Skillfully address client concerns and objections, with the ultimate goal of closing sales and achieving revenue targets.
  • Collaboration with Teams: Collaborate with internal teams, such as but not limited to operations and management, to ensure a seamless customer experience and align sales strategies with overall business goals.
  • CRM Management: Use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools to track leads, manage accounts, and optimize the sales process for efficiency and effectiveness. The main CRM we use is HubSpot.


What you'll bring:

  • 3 or more years' experience in the energy industry (retail gas and/or electricity, sustainability, solar, demand response, etc.) or an industry that easily translates.
  • 3+ years of experience in B2B outside sales
  • Experience identifying new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and other channels.
  • Succeed with a high level of autonomy while embracing a team-oriented sales process, displaying resilience and unwavering determination in pursuit of success.
  • Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively within a team, yet independently drive sales initiatives, contributing to both individual and collective success.
  • Ambition, passion, teamwork, and grit
  • BA/BS degree preferred.


$75,000 - $175,000 a year

Base Salary: Typically ranges from $75,000 to $175,000 per year, with the flexibility to go higher for candidates with exceptional experience and skills.

Commission Structure: Uncapped commission potential, with top performers earning well above the base salary.

We understand that compensation is an important part of your decision. We approach this as a collaborative conversation and tailor packages to align with each individual's background, expertise, and goals.

What You Can Expect from 5

Expect to be challenged. Expect to be supported. And expect to go to work each day with like-minded people who want to help others. A world-class team of energy and sustainability experts to help you and your clients.

Internal partners committed to helping you succeed through support and resources to provide the best possible customer service and sales experience.

Base plus commission with uncapped earning potential

Award winning culture

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