Sales Development Manager - Energy Efficiency

Hillmann Consulting LLC

$90K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Energy Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in business development, account management, or client relations, especially in energy sectors
  • Outstanding communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
  • Proven capability to influence decision-makers and develop strategic partnerships
  • Possess an active network of industry decision-makers in targeted markets

Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities for energy consulting services
  • Execute sales development strategies to generate qualified leads and sales pipeline growth
  • Research and target prospective clients via market analysis and networking
  • Establish and nurture relationships with key decision-makers
  • Qualify business opportunities and support proposal development
  • Achieve performance goals related to lead generation and sales growth
  • Collaborate with technical teams to provide customized energy solutions

Benefits

  • Commitment to professional development
  • Focus on core values including integrity and expertise
  • Opportunity for advancement within a dynamic firm
  • Engagement in meaningful work that impacts energy efficiency and sustainability
  • Flexible work schedule accommodating client needs
Full Job Description
Description

Join Our Team as a Sales Development Manager - Energy Efficiency with our Business Development group in the Denver, CO area!

Are you ready to elevate your career with a dynamic and growing firm that values your contributions and offers exciting opportunities for advancement? Hillmann Consulting, LLC, a leading nationwide consulting firm, is seeking a passionate and driven Sales Development Specialist to join our team out of our Denver, Colorado office.

Who We're Looking For: We are seeking a highly driven and results-oriented Business Development professional to expand our energy consulting services. This role is responsible for identifying and qualifying new opportunities, developing strategic client relationships, and supporting revenue growth across the commercial, industrial, institutional, healthcare, higher education, multifamily, and public sectors. The ideal candidate is an energetic sales professional with exceptional communication skills, strong business acumen, and a passion for helping organizations achieve their energy and operational goals.

Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Energy Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
  • Experience: 5+ years of business development, account management, or client relationship experience, preferably within energy consulting, energy efficiency, energy technology, utilities, engineering, or professional services
  • Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, relationship-building, and organizational skills with the ability to influence decision-makers and develop strategic partnerships; organized; outgoing; ability to comprehend and convey technical information and services to prospective clients.
  • Other Requirements:
    • Mastery of the English language - written and spoken
    • Valid driver's license
    • Reliable transportation
    • Maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings as needed for client meetings, networking events, and other business development activities
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of organization and follow-through
    • Demonstrated, active network of decision-makers in assigned target markets
    • Proven history of originating and closing new business, not just maintaining relationships
  • Travel: Willingness and ability to travel throughout the United States as needed to support client relationships, business development activities, conferences, and company initiatives.

Key Attributes:

o Highly accountable with strong attention to detail and follow-through

o Proactive, strategic thinker who takes ownership of results

o Deep understanding of real estate development processes and market dynamics

o Results-driven with a focus on measurable impact and long-term value creation

o Self-starter who operates independently while staying aligned with team goals

Responsibilities:

This position plays a vital role in expanding the company's market presence by identifying new business opportunities and developing strategic relationships for energy consulting services, including energy audits, (retro)commissioning, utility cost reduction initiatives, decarbonization planning, sustainability initiatives, building optimization, energy retrofits, and related advisory services. The successful candidate will actively prospect, qualify leads, coordinate client engagement activities, and collaborate with technical consultants to deliver customized energy solutions that help clients reduce costs, improve operational performance, and meet sustainability objectives.
• Develop and execute targeted sales development strategies that generate qualified leads, build a healthy sales pipeline, and contribute to revenue growth across assigned markets.
• Source, research, and identify prospective clients through market analysis, networking, referrals, outbound prospecting, and industry events within commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, government, and real estate sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with facility managers, energy managers, sustainability leaders, CFOs, operations executives, property owners, developers, utilities, and other key decision-makers to identify opportunities and expand existing accounts.
• Qualify opportunities, coordinate meetings and presentations, support proposal development, evaluate project opportunities with leadership, and advance prospects through the sales pipeline.
• Achieve established performance goals for lead generation, prospecting activity, appointments, pipeline development, and sales growth while continuously improving prospecting strategies and conversion rates.
• Collaborate with marketing, engineering, energy consultants, and operations teams to align client needs with customized energy solutions, develop marketing initiatives, and ensure a seamless client experience.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, trade associations, networking events, utility-sponsored programs, and client meetings to strengthen brand awareness, cultivate relationships, and generate new business opportunities.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, sales activity, timesheets, and expense reports while proactively managing client relationships, supporting customer retention, participating in team meetings, and performing additional responsibilities as assigned.

At Hillmann Consulting, LLC, we are committed to your professional development and well-being. Join us and make a difference with a company dedicated to our core values: Integrity, People, Service, Expertise, and Business Acumen.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application today and take the next step in your career with Hillmann Consulting, LLC. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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