Mainspring Energy, Inc.

Senior Manager of Channel Sales

Mainspring Energy, Inc.$145K — $170K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Menlo Park, CA
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in energy/power generation sales
  • Proven track record of selling high-value energy solutions (over $10M)
  • Strong understanding of project finance concepts (IRR, NPV, PPA)
  • Ability to convey technical value to engineering professionals
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Engineering or a Quantitative field

Responsibilities

  • Own and exceed revenue targets through strategic channel partners
  • Identify, vet, and onboard Tier 1 partners (EPCs, Energy Developers, and Integrators)
  • Lead cross-functional teams to support partners in closing high-value transactions
  • Deliver impactful training to partners on Mainspring's value in energy solutions
  • Execute tailored go-to-market strategies for the national utility landscape
  • Maintain a data-driven approach to partner performance and revenue forecasting

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility
  • 100% target bonus opportunity
  • Pre-IPO stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Full Job Description
Job Overview

Mainspring Energy is seeking a Senior Manager of Channel Sales to drive our continued expansion into the US market. We need a deal orchestrator-a Senior Manager of Channel Sales who can recruit the right EPCs, developers, and partners, and then drive them to close.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Channel Sales, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of partner-driven revenue: from identifying the right entities in the power market to ensuring they are equipped to close large deals. This role is for a hunter who understands the technical nuances of the data center and distributed energy space and knows how to navigate complex utility landscapes in the region.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Pipeline & Quota: Own and exceed revenue targets through strategic channel partners
  • Partner Recruitment: Identify, vet, and onboard Tier 1 partners (EPCs, Energy Developers, and Integrators)
  • Deal Quarterbacking: Lead cross-functional internal teams (Product, Finance, Engineering) to support partners in closing high-contract-value transactions
  • Sales Enablement: Move partners from "signed" to "productive" by delivering high-impact training on Mainspring's value proposition in power quality, resiliency, and fuel flexibility
  • Market Strategy: Execute go-to-market strategies tailored to the national utility environment, focusing on behind-the-meter applications and data center load growth
  • Forecasting & Performance: Maintain a rigorous, data-driven approach to partner performance, using KPIs to manage pipeline health and provide accurate revenue forecasts to leadership


Qualifications

  • Regional Expertise: 10+ years of experience in energy/power generation sales
  • Sales Experience: Proven track record of selling complex, big-ticket energy solutions (Turbines, Generators, Electrical infrastructure, Fuel Cells, Microgrids, Large-scale Storage, or Industrial Power Gen). History of retiring quotas in excess of $10M+
  • Technical/Financial Acumen: Comfort with project finance concepts (IRR, NPV, PPA structures) and the ability to articulate technical value to engineering stakeholders
  • Education: Bachelor's degree required; Engineering or Quantitative degrees highly preferred


$145,000 - $170,000 a year

This is a remote role with a 100% target bonus. The salary will be adjusted to reflect local market conditions based on employee location as well as the experience of the employee. Along with the base salary, Mainspring offers pre-IPO stock options + benefits.

Does your experience not meet all of our posted requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to positions unless they meet every listed requirement. At Mainspring, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, flexible, and collaborative environment, so if you want to help us transition the world to clean and affordable electricity, and don't meet all posted requirements for a particular role, we'd still love to hear from you. Mainspring can sometimes be flexible enough to shift responsibilities for the right person, or otherwise identify open or upcoming roles that may better fit your professional background.

About Mainspring Energy, Inc.

Mainspring Energy is a company that develops and manufactures advanced power generation systems for commercial and industrial applications. The company's technology is based on a patented, modular, and scalable design that enables the production of electricity from a variety of fuels, including natural gas, biogas, and hydrogen. Mainspring Energy's systems are designed to be highly efficient, reliable, and cost-effective, and can be used in a wide range of applications, including data centers, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
Learn more about Mainspring Energy, Inc.
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50 employees
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Founded
2010

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