Recognized by Forbes as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, Palmetto believes that choosing to source clean energy from renewable resources like solar power should be a right, not a privilege. As such, we connect homeowners with renewable energy options such as solar power and energy storage systems. Through our marketplace business model, we empower solar sales professionals and solar installation companies with access to our proprietary design platform, financing, customer management system, logistics, and project management. Our #1 focus is a phenomenal experience for our customers and partners, evidenced in our industry-leading Net Promoter Score.
Our employees are our most valuable resource. Palmetto has a promote-from-within culture for talent development. We offer excellent benefits such as unlimited vacation/PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, parental leave, and retirement plans.
Location
This position will be performed remotely with travel as needed for business development.
Summary Of Role
The GM & VP of Sales, New Homes will be responsible for focusing on developing home builder relationships to deliver Palmetto’s suite of clean technology solutions. This role reports to SVP, Palmetto Operations.
Strategic & Tactical
Leads business development efforts that focus on leveraging our platform and products to deliver a differentiated offering to home builder clients
Ensures partnership and transparency between the Palmetto Energy and Palmetto Finance platforms to ensure no cannibalization of partnerships
Identifies opportunities, builds relationships, and executes to achieve our business objectives
Delivers new ideas, segments, and thought leadership to discuss other opportunities to expand the platform
Keeps informed on industry trends, regulations, technological advancements, and conducts market research and intelligence to identify opportunities for growth
Collaborates with internal teams, including Technology, Finance, Revenue, and Operations, to ensure successful implementation and delivery of solar solutions to external customers
Works in close partnership with the SVP, GM Palmetto Finance and SVP, Strategy & Head of Operations
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA a plus
10+ years of demonstrated experience in a sales and business development role, with experience in the home builder industry preferred
Deep understanding of the residential solar industry and its market dynamics
Ability to ideate, develop and execute strategic plans, in close collaboration with internal and external partners and stakeholders
Highly motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced customer-centric environment where priorities may change quickly
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
Main KPIs
To be defined in partnership
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Palmetto embraces diversity and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Software Development
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