Energy Advisor- Commercial Sales

5

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

Qualifications

  • 3+ years experience in the energy industry (e.g., retail gas, electricity, sustainability, solar, demand response) or a closely related field.
  • 3+ years of B2B outside sales experience.
  • Proven track record in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities through various channels.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Demonstrated ambition and resilience in achieving sales goals.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for building lasting client relationships.
  • BA/BS degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and engage potential clients through proactive outreach and cold calling.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction and renewals.
  • Conduct consultations to understand client energy needs and risk tolerance.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and market conditions to leverage opportunities.
  • Deliver compelling sales presentations to communicate benefits of energy products.
  • Negotiate client concerns to effectively close sales and achieve revenue targets.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align sales strategies with business goals.
  • Utilize CRM tools, particularly HubSpot, to manage leads and optimize sales processes.

Benefits

  • Uncapped commission potential with top earners exceeding base salaries.
  • Collaborative conversation around compensation tailored to individual goals.
  • Supportive environment with internal partners committing to your success.
  • Work with a world-class team of energy and sustainability experts.
  • Award-winning company culture that values teamwork and personal growth.
Full Job Description
We are looking for smart and creative people who are interested in helping businesses develop cutting-edge energy management strategies and to navigate the energy transition. Successful candidates must be self-starters and entrepreneurs who are committed to delivering superior energy advice to companies that are faced with a variety of complex energy challenges that include volatile market prices, reliability, and the need to meet aggressive carbon reduction targets.

This job posting is for candidates who live in: NY, PA, MA, NJ, MD, CT, DE, RI, IL, TX, OH, or NH. If you live in CA, please apply to our California 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 can 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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