Account ExecutiveRenewable Energy

Kimmel & Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates is seeking an Account Executive to drive new business within utility and public-sector markets. You will identify prospects, build relationships with decision-makers, and translate needs into feasible energy and infrastructure solutions.

This role requires consultative selling, strong presentation skills, and travel of approximately 30%–50% to clients and events. Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years selling complex or large-scale solutions.
• Proven consultative selling, negotiation and closing skills.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new business in utility and public-sector markets.
• Develop relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Translate customer needs into installable solutions with internal teams.
• Prepare professional proposals addressing technical, operational, and financial requirements.
• Maintain relationships through the installation process and manage ongoing accounts.

Skills

Consultative sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

Prospecting

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a leading provider of energy and infrastructure solutions, partnering with utilities and public-sector organizations to develop and implement innovative solutions that address evolving energy needs.

The organization combines industry expertise, technical capabilities, and a consultative approach to help customers identify solutions that align with their operational, financial, and strategic objectives.

With continued growth in the renewable energy and public-sector markets, the company is seeking an experienced Account Executive to develop new business and build strategic relationships across the region.

About the Position

The Account Executive will be responsible for driving new business within the utility and public-sector markets through a consultative sales approach. This individual will identify prospective customers, develop relationships with key decision-makers, understand their business and technical needs, and work closely with internal operations teams to translate those needs into feasible, installable solutions.

The position will interact directly with customer and company leadership, engineers, project managers, contract specialists, and other technical stakeholders. The Account Executive will also contribute to the development of financial solutions and help identify strategic market opportunities that support the team's long-term growth objectives.

This is a highly visible sales role for a proven business development professional who understands complex solution selling and can manage the sales process from initial prospecting through proposal, negotiation, and close.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect for new business through trade shows, industry publications, online research, professional organizations, cold calling, and other business development channels.
• Develop a strong understanding of the renewable energy industry, including market structure, opportunities, trends, and emerging issues.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with utility and public-sector clients and key decision-makers.
• Utilize a consultative selling approach to understand customer needs, concerns, and strategic objectives.
• Partner with operations and technical teams to develop practical, installable solutions aligned with customer requirements.
• Prepare and present professional proposals addressing technical, operational, and financial requirements.
• Develop financial solutions and commercial proposals that support customer objectives while achieving appropriate gross margins.
• Maintain consistent communication with customers throughout the installation process to address additional needs and concerns.
• Monitor account plans, market conditions, customer requirements, and competitive activity.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with customer leadership, engineers, project managers, contract specialists, and other technical representatives.
• Meet established sales activity and performance objectives, including prospecting activity, first calls, letters of authorization or intent, sales volume, and gross-margin goals.
• Support market-segment leadership in identifying strategic opportunities and developing long-term sales plans.

Compensation

• Base Salary: $150,000–$180,000
• Sales Incentive: Target earning potential of approximately $300,000–$500,000+
• Uncapped sales incentive opportunity

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of industry experience selling complex or large-scale solutions, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated success in consultative sales, business development, negotiation, and closing.
• Experience managing complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Strong understanding of customer discovery and solution-based selling.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with executives, technical professionals, project managers, and other customer stakeholders.
• Strong proposal-writing and business-documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business software.
• Ability to compose proposals, reports, business correspondence, and other professional documentation.
• Ability to present effectively to groups of managers, clients, customers, and members of the public.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 30%–50%, including overnight travel.
• Experience selling into utilities, public-sector organizations, energy, infrastructure, or renewable energy markets is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive $150,000–$180,000 base salary
• Uncapped sales incentive opportunity, with potential earnings of $300,000–$500,000+
• Comprehensive health and wellness plans for employees and their families.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Professional growth and development programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunity to work with utility and public-sector clients on complex energy and infrastructure initiatives.
• Strong earning potential and long-term career growth.