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Oceans

Sales & Business Development
United States · New York, NY, USA · Remote
USD 175k-250k / year
Posted on Apr 5, 2025

About David Energy

David Energy is creating a new kind of power company. Traditional Retail Electricity Providers (REPs) are outdated, opaque, and painful for customers to engage with. We use software to monitor our customers' real-time energy usage, and we aggregate and analyze that data to maximize the value they get from their energy assets – batteries, EVs, HVAC systems and other distributed energy resources (DERs) via participation in energy markets. Our mission is to run the grid on clean energy 24/7.

The Role:

David Energy is seeking a motivated and experienced Account Executive to join our dynamic sales team. The ideal candidate is a sales professional with a deep understanding of retail energy or energy management and has a strong track record of building relationships, closing deals and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prospecting & Lead Generation:

    • Identify, engage, and qualify prospects within our ideal customer profile (ICP).

    • Leverage tailored messaging and rapport-building techniques to connect with prospects on a deeper level, ensuring that communications are relevant and impactful.

    • Utilize Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and industry-specific databases to build a robust pipeline.

  • Sales Process Management:

    • Conduct thorough discovery calls to understand the prospect’s energy management challenges and goals

    • Build rapport during sales calls through personalized, relevant questions that demonstrate genuine interest in the prospect’s business.

    • Expert in proactive follow-up by ensuring every interaction ends with a clearly defined next steps to maintain momentum and avoid losing engagement.

    • Strong at collaborating with prospects to create and manage mutual action plans, outlining key milestones, ownership, and timelines to ensure alignment and progress throughout the sales cycle.

    • Develop and present customized energy management solutions, showcasing how David Energy's products can address specific pain points and improve operational efficiency.

    • Drive the sales process from initial engagement through contract negotiation and closing, ensuring a clear mutual action plan is in place at every stage.

  • Relationship Building:

    • Build strong, lasting relationships with prospects and customers by demonstrating genuine interest in their business needs and providing ongoing support.

    • Position yourself as a trusted advisor, helping clients navigate the complexities of energy management and maximizing the value of David Energy’s offerings.

  • Collaboration:

    • Work closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, product, and customer success to ensure alignment on account strategies and to deliver a seamless customer experience.

    • Provide regular feedback to internal teams on market trends, customer needs, and product development opportunities.

  • Performance Tracking:

    • Meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets, accurately forecasting sales activities and outcomes.

    • Maintain up-to-date records of all sales activities in the CRM, ensuring data integrity and consistency across the sales pipeline.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of full cycle sales experience

  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in a B2B environment.

  • A strong understanding of energy management solutions and/or the energy retail industry. Experience with the franchisor/franchisee sector is a plus.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

What We Offer:

  • $175,000 - $250,000 on target earning with uncapped commission potential

  • Group medical and dental insurance

  • Flexible vacation / PTO policy

  • 401(k) plan

  • Hybrid office culture, with team members working remotely and from our office in NYC

  • A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.