Sales Director

Hansen Technologies$100K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in enterprise sales, preferably in the utilities or energy sector.
  • Proven track record leading complex sales cycles with a focus on large accounts.
  • Strong understanding of RFI/RFP processes and contract negotiations.
  • Experience using CRM tools, specifically Dynamics, for pipeline management.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with C-level executives.

Responsibilities

  • Own the full enterprise sales cycle, from planning to closing deals.
  • Lead complex commercial motions including RFI/RFP responses and pricing strategies.
  • Develop and execute a prospecting plan targeting utilities and energy providers.
  • Conduct structured discovery to ensure alignment with client needs and goals.
  • Maintain pipeline governance in CRM and provide insights to sales leadership.
  • Utilize account intelligence tools to identify key stakeholders and buying centers.
  • Establish trusted advisor relationships at the executive level to drive account expansion.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities.
  • Access to professional development resources and training.
  • Health and wellness programs for employees.
  • Competitive leave policies, including vacation and sick leave.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Full Job Description
Job Description

  • Primary responsibilities include:
    • Own and lead the end-to-end enterprise sales cycle: account/territory planning, prospecting, discovery, solution demonstrations, value justification/ROI, stakeholder alignment, proposal development, negotiation, and close.
    • Lead complex commercial motions including RFI/RFP responses, pricing and packaging strategy, business case development, and contract negotiations in partnership with Legal, Finance, and executive leadership.
  • Build and execute a strategic prospecting plan to develop qualified pipeline within targeted utilities/municipalities/energy providers using outbound, partner channels, events, and account-based tactics.
  • Run structured discovery and qualification (business, technical, and financial) to confirm fit, define success criteria, map stakeholders, and advance opportunities to close.
  • Maintain rigorous pipeline governance in CRM (e.g., Dynamics), including opportunity strategy, close plans, next steps, and accurate forecasting; provide regular updates and insights to sales leadership.
  • Leverage account intelligence tools (including LinkedIn Sales Navigator and relevant industry sources) to identify buying centers, build multi-threaded relationships, and develop targeted engagement plans.
  • Establish and maintain executive-level, trusted-advisor relationships; articulate differentiated value, manage risk/objections, and drive expansion opportunities within assigned accounts.
  • Lead cross-functional deal teams (Delivery, Product, DevOps, Marketing, and shared services) to shape solutions, coordinate bid management, and ensure a clear handoff from signed contract to implementation.

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