Energy Sales Director

Houston, TX · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 265 days ago

HubSpotCRMSalesBusiness DevelopmentProcurementRecruitingPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

The Energy Sales Director will play a critical role in guiding the team as they help businesses navigate complex energy challenges, including market volatility, carbon reduction targets, and energy reliability.
This is a hands-on leadership role where your experience in retail commercial energy will be essential to the success of your team.
At 5, we believe that a strong culture is the foundation of success.

Strategic Leadership: Serve as a key resource for the Energy Advisors, providing strategic insight, guidance, and support to help them navigate complex sales cycles and energy challenges.
Team Development: Lead, mentor, and support the Energy Advisors to drive sales performance and ensure continuous professional development.
Sales Strategy: Develop and implement sales strategies in collaboration with the team to align with business objectives, ensuring that the team is well-equipped to meet sales targets.
Performance Management: Track, evaluate, and improve sales performance using CRM tools like HubSpot. Provide regular feedback, coaching, and support to help the team meet and exceed targets.
Culture Building: Promote a positive, team-oriented culture that emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and mutual respect. Lead by example to ensure that the values and principles of 5's culture are ingrained in the team's everyday activities.
Passion for Energy Solutions: Enthusiasm for energy innovation, sustainability, and helping businesses manage their energy strategies in an ever-changing environment.
Team Growth: Partner with Talent Acquisition to find, hire, onboard, and offboard great people who align with 5's culture and contribute to a high-performing team.
Clear communication builds trust, drives better decisions, and keeps us grounded.
Define Excellence - Excellence means constantly pushing to be better, to lead, and to set the bar for others.

7+ years of experience in retail commercial energy (procurement of electricity or natural gas) is required.
3+ years of experience managing a B2B sales team, preferably in the energy sector, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
Ability to provide actionable insights and strategies to improve team performance and adapt to evolving market conditions.
Commercial Retail Energy Experience: 7+ years of experience in retail commercial energy (procurement of electricity or natural gas) is required.
Leadership Experience: 3+ years of experience managing a B2B sales team, preferably in the energy sector, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals.

Hands-on experience with CRM systems (HubSpot preferred) to monitor team activities and optimize sales processes.
CRM Proficiency: Hands-on experience with CRM systems (HubSpot preferred) to monitor team activities and optimize sales processes.

Capable of conveying complex energy solutions in a clear, concise manner and effectively managing internal and external relationships.
Have Fun - Fun means finding joy in learning, tackling challenges, and pushing past our comfort zones.
It's the satisfaction that comes from doing hard things with great people and not taking ourselves too seriously along the way.
This value reminds us that our work should always make life better for someone.
As our name suggests, 5 isn't like other places to work.
Track, evaluate, and improve sales performance using CRM tools like HubSpot.

Promote a positive, team-oriented culture that emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and mutual respect.
Lead by example to ensure that the values and principles of 5's culture are ingrained in the team's everyday activities.
Demonstrated experience in fostering a collaborative, positive team culture that values integrity, respect, and inclusivity.
Values Communicate Openly and Honestly - We foster a culture where everyone, from intern to CEO, can speak openly.
We don't settle.
We evolve, improve, and shape the future of our field with every decision we make.
Do the Right thing - Integrity is why 5 was founded.
We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, with zero tolerance for less.
Our reputation is our brand, and we're relentless in protecting it, without compromise.
Make an Impact - We started 5 because people deserve better.

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