Canadian Solar

Manager, Technical Product Marketing & Demand Generation

Canadian Solar$130K — $145K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-8+ years in product marketing, management, or energy roles.
  • Knowledge of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Virtual Power Plants (VPPs).
  • Experience with marketing automation and engagement platforms.
  • Familiarity with commercial/industrial energy customers and programs.
  • Understanding of utility programs and energy services.
  • Proficient in translating complex regulatory concepts into accessible messaging.
  • Skilled in external stakeholder engagement and business relationship development.

Responsibilities

  • Develop product positioning and messaging for C&I distributed energy programs.
  • Translate technical program requirements into customer-facing material.
  • Analyze market trends and customer needs to shape program strategy.
  • Design and implement demand generation campaigns to boost participation.
  • Utilize AI tools for targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Engage directly with customers to generate leads and validate offerings.
  • Gather and assess customer data to inform program alignment.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and sick days.
  • Performance bonus linked to annual objectives.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Manager, Technical Product Marketing & Demand Generation supports the commercialization, adoption, and ongoing optimization of the utility's Commercial & Industrial (C&I) distributed energy portfolio, with an initial focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) programs.

This role combines product marketing, product management support, market development, and demand generation responsibilities to drive participation in utility-led distributed energy programs. The position translates technical and regulatory program constructs into clear customer value propositions, develop go-to-market messaging, and generate qualified demand across key C&I segments.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and refine product positioning, value propositions, and messaging for C&I distributed energy, BESS, and VPP programs based on customer and market needs.
  • Translate technical, operational, and regulatory program requirements into clear customer-facing offerings, benefits, and sales materials.
  • Analyze customer needs, adoption barriers, procurement models, and market trends to inform program design, packaging, and commercialization strategy.
  • Design and execute demand generation campaigns (email, webinars, digital outreach, events, and direct engagement) to drive participation in utility programs.
  • Use AI tools to data mine and launch targeted campaigns
  • Engage directly with C&I customers, developers, and partners through meetings, site visits, and industry events to generate pipeline and validate program fit.
  • Gather and analyze customer data (e.g., load profiles, energy usage, utility bills) to support qualification, segmentation, and solution alignment.
  • Support product and program development by synthesizing customer feedback, market research, and competitive insights into actionable requirements and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with internal program, regulatory, engineering, sales, and commercial teams, as well as direct engagement with customers, developers, and industry stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain sales enablement materials, presentations, and customer-facing collateral supporting program adoption.
  • Manage outbound marketing and engagement campaigns using CRM and automation tools, ensuring accurate segmentation, tracking, and lead qualification.
  • Monitor campaign performance and continuously refine messaging, targeting, and outreach based on results and customer feedback.
  • Provide structured insights and recommendations to internal program, regulatory, and commercial teams to support ongoing program improvement and market strategy.

Qualifications

Required
  • 4-8+ years of experience in product marketing, product management, market development, demand generation, business development, or energy industry roles.
  • Exposure to BESS, VPPs, or grid services programs.
  • Demonstrated experience with marketing automation or outbound engagement platforms.
  • Experience working with commercial or industrial energy customers or programs.
  • Experience in utility programs, distributed energy resources, demand response, or energy services.
  • Familiarity with C&I energy procurement, tariff structures, or utility rate design.
  • Exposure to BESS, VPPs, or grid services programs.
  • Demonstrated experience with marketing automation or outbound engagement platforms.
  • Strong ability to translate technical, operational, or regulatory concepts into customer-facing messaging and offerings.
  • Experience engaging external stakeholders and developing business relationships in a professional setting.
  • Experience with CRM systems and structured pipeline or campaign management.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel for customer engagement and industry events.


Compensation & Benefits: CS Power Systems offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO and sick days.

The pay range for this position is $130,000 - $145,000 USD per year. This range represents annual base salary only, without regard to location, and does not include bonus or other incentives or benefits that may apply. The pay range for this role is subject to change.

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About Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar Inc. is a publicly traded company that manufactures solar PV modules and provides solar energy solutions. It was founded in 2001 in Canada and has since expanded to over 20 countries. Canadian Solar has delivered over 38 GW of solar modules to customers in over 150 countries. In 2018, Canadian Solar was ranked #6 on the list of top solar panel manufacturers by PV Tech. The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
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Size
13,535 employees
Market Cap
$1.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$299.3 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+13.1%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
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