SBF Search, LLC Hiring for Regional Account Executive, Energy Solutions Job at Deerfield, IL Full Time

Don t miss this exciting opportunity to join an industry leading Energy Services Company (ESCO) as they expand in the Midwest. This exciting Account Executive position is well suited for sales professionals with a successful track record in the public sector, with a focus on state or local government and schools. You could have current or past experience selling at the executive level in industries such as Performance Contracting, Building Automation Systems, Mechanical Contracting, or Financial Services. Current or former School Superintendents and State or Local Government Administrators welcome to apply. You may live anywhere in IL, IN or WI, and must be willing to travel as needed to call on clients in your three-state territory.

Compensation commensurate with experience in the $110,000 to $125,000 range, plus aggressive commission plan.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Maintain relationships and favorable contacts with current and potential customers to execute sales in the public vertical market.
• Prospect for new business, including working trade shows, researching publications and the Web, be involved with numerous organizations such as: Rotary, Associations of School board officials and/or School Superintendents, Associations of Counties, Organizations of Cities and Town, and making cold calls.
• Lead multi-disciplined project teams to develop customer requirements and capture business.
• Work with marketing and other sales personnel to develop responses to customer RFP s and lead negotiations in developing contracts.
• Determine and assess a customer s needs, provide solutions, negotiate deals, bring sales to a close (long sales cycle management).
• Advise management of pending issues or problems as they arise for resolution.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PREFERENCES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 5+ years sales and marketing experience selling bundled energy solutions projects with guaranteed savings, comprehensive technical projects with long sales cycle, engineered building automation or mechanical projects, or Financial Services in the public sector desired.
• An understanding of procurement options for large facility improvement projects in the public sector required.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet and/or exceed established sales goals and/or quotas.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills demonstrating professionalism, self-confidence, drive, and commitment with the ability to interact appropriately at all levels (including C-Level) within an organization.
• Above average writing and presentation skills, with the ability to properly format, develop and craft documents. Must be proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Availability for travel as necessary with or without notice by car, air, train, and/or public transportation and ability to pass background check, physical and drug screen.

Company provides above average compensation that includes salary and aggressive commission plan and a comprehensive benefits plan. Team members enjoy working for an employee friendly company in a team-oriented work environment.

The Company may require that the successful candidate hired for this position be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, if and to the extent permitted by applicable law.