Sales Executive at Kinect Solar LLC
United States
<p style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins; color: #1d242b;">We are seeking a driven and experienced Sales Executive to expand Kinect Solar’s presence in the distributed generation and small utility-scale markets. This individual will be responsible for developing long-term customer relationships, selling First Solar modules and related logistics services, and supporting sales strategy through data-driven insights and strong collaboration across internal teams.</span></p> <p style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins; color: #1d242b;">This role requires a strategic mindset, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to engage with sophisticated buyers across the solar ecosystem including developers, IPPs, EPCs, manufacturers, and utilities.</span></p> <h1 style="margin: 12pt 0in 0in; break-after: avoid; font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'Poppins SemiBold'; color: rgb(110, 71, 209); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: Poppins;">Responsibilities: </span></h1> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins; color: #1e1e1e;">Sell First Solar modules to distributed generation and small utility scale buyers with a focus on deals 40 MWs and under. </span></li> <li style="margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins; color: #1e1e1e;">Drive the sale of logistics and warehousing solutions, including financing and balance sheet services, to manufacturers and utility customers. </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins; color: #1d242b;">Identify, engage, and convert new prospects into repeat long-term customers. Prepare compelling sales materials, proposals, financial </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins;">models, and presentations for customer meetings and RFP responses.</span></li> <li style="margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins;">Attend industry trade shows, host client visits, and lead in-person relationship-building efforts.</span></li> <li style="margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins;">Track opportunities, maintain sales pipeline, and report activity using NetSuite and HubSpot </span></li> <li style="margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins;">Analyze competitive positioning, pricing, and technology trends in the PV and storage markets to inform Kinect Solar’s commercial strategy.</span></li> <li style="margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins;">Collaborate with internal teams to optimize demand allocation, technical sales support, logistics, and contract execution.</span></li> <li style="margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins;">Champion customer success by acting as a liaison between clients and internal stakeholders, advocating for shared goals and timely execution.</span></li> </ul> <h1 style="margin: 12pt 0in 0in; break-after: avoid; font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'Poppins SemiBold'; color: rgb(110, 71, 209); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: Poppins;">Qualifications:</span></h1> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins; color: #1d242b;">3+ years of direct experience in the renewable energy sector, including a successful track record selling to or working with major players such as IPPs, developers, utilities, and/or solar manufacturers. Proven experience selling First Solar modules or strong familiarity with First Solar’s product suite and value proposition preferred.</span></li> <li style="margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins; color: #1d242b;">Demonstrated ability to build rapport with executive-level decision-makers and close complex, high-value deals.</span></li> <li style="margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins; color: #1d242b;">Strong commercial acumen with the ability to develop pricing strategies and financial justifications for customers.</span></li> <li style="margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins; color: #1d242b;">Knowledge of the PV technology landscape, LCOE drivers, and energy markets.</span></li> <li style="margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins; color: #1d242b;">Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be comfortable in customer-facing presentations and negotiations.</span></li> <li style="margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins; color: #1d242b;">Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment</span></li> </ul> <h1 style="margin: 12pt 0in 0in; break-after: avoid; font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'Poppins SemiBold'; color: rgb(110, 71, 209); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: Poppins;">Salary & benefits:</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: Poppins;"> </span></h1> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Poppins Light'; color: rgb(29, 37, 44);"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins;">It’s not just about our growth, but yours as well. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits, along with several perks you might not expect from a small company. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Poppins Light'; color: rgb(29, 37, 44);"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins;"> </span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Poppins Light'; color: rgb(29, 37, 44);"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins;">Competitive compensation </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Poppins Light'; color: rgb(29, 37, 44);"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins;">PTO, sick, mental health days, and paid holidays </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Poppins Light'; color: rgb(29, 37, 44);"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins;">Fully remote and flexible work environment and schedules </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Poppins Light'; color: rgb(29, 37, 44);"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins;">Minimal travel </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Poppins Light'; color: rgb(29, 37, 44);"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins;">Health, vision, dental, and life insurance </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Poppins Light'; color: rgb(29, 37, 44);"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins;">401(k) with employer match </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Poppins Light'; color: rgb(29, 37, 44);"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins;">FSA/HSA options and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Poppins Light'; color: rgb(29, 37, 44);"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins;">Employee discounts and referral bonuses </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Poppins Light'; color: rgb(29, 37, 44);"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins;">Professional development and volunteer time off </span></li> </ul> <h1 style="margin: 12pt 0in 0in; break-after: avoid; font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'Poppins SemiBold'; color: rgb(110, 71, 209); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: Poppins;">About Kinect Solar: </span></h1> <p style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins; color: #1d242b;">Kinect Solar is the industry’s leading supply‑chain partner helping customers manage, move, and monetize solar equipment with greater speed and confidence. Based in Austin and serving customers nationwide, we work with leading manufacturers, developers, and EPCs to streamline inventory management, accelerate the movement of critical equipment, and deliver fast, accurate logistics support that keeps projects on schedule. </span></p> <p style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins; color: #1d242b;">Our early growth earned national recognition as the <strong>#162 fastest‑growing private company on the 2019 Inc. 500 list.</strong> Since then, we’ve evolved into a trusted partner for enterprise‑scale organizations seeking transparent, reliable, and financially aligned solutions for sourcing, storage, transportation, and secondary‑market sales. </span></p> <p style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Poppins; color: #1d242b;">At Kinect Solar, our mission is simple: remove friction from the solar supply chain so our partners can operate more efficiently, reduce risk, and keep critical projects moving. </span></p>
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