Regional Sales Manager- Illinois

Qcells North America; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (HQCA) is a Qcells company, a leading global solar PV manufacturer expanding across North America.

The Regional Sales Manager – Illinois drives revenue growth by expanding and managing the Sales Partner channel, including partner recruitment, enablement, and performance oversight. Based in Illinois, the role requires frequent travel (40–60%) within the region and potential hybrid/remote flexibility depending on proximity to offices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing Sales Partner / Dealer channels in the residential solar industry.
• Deep knowledge of solar PV, energy storage systems (ESS), and related permitting and installation processes.
• Strong industry network among solar professionals and sales organizations.
• Proven ability to scale revenue through indirect sales and partner enablement.
• Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Strategic thinker with leadership and organizational development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and recruit high-performing Sales Partner organizations in the residential solar space.
• Establish and execute best practices to deliver exceptional customer experience through partner-led sales.
• Train and enable Sales Partners on Axia’s sales process, solar/ESS solutions, and value proposition.
• Develop and manage sales forecasts, funnel analytics, and conversion performance metrics.
• Deliver against monthly and quarterly sales targets as set by the Director – Sales Partners.
• Design and lead training initiatives directly or through third-party support, ensuring consistent partner readiness.
• Collaborate with the Digital Products team to launch tools for partner performance tracking and call auditing.
• Implement partner accountability frameworks including performance improvement plans.Develop and execute local lead generation strategies to support Sales Partner pipeline growth.
• Travel is expected to be approximately 40–60% within Southern California, with occasional travel outside the region as business needs require.

Job description

The Regional Sales Manager – Illinois is responsible for accelerating revenue growth and profitability through the strategic expansion and performance management of Axia’s Sales Partner channel. This role owns partner acquisition, enablement, accountability, and territory growth across the assigned region.

We are seeking a high-impact solar sales leader with a demonstrated record of scaling indirect sales channels. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in residential solar, partner engagement, sales performance analytics, and team development. This position requires strong commercial judgment, operational discipline, and the ability to build high-performing partner networks that deliver consistent, quality-driven results.

This role reports to the Director – Sales Partners and the ideal candidate will be based in Illinois. The position requires regular regional travel to meet with Sales Partners, conduct training, and support performance initiatives. Hybrid or remote flexibility may be available depending on proximity to corporate offices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, qualify, and recruit high-performing Sales Partner organizations in the residential solar space.
• Establish and execute best practices to deliver exceptional customer experience through partner-led sales.
• Train and enable Sales Partners on Axia’s sales process, solar/ESS solutions, and value proposition.
• Develop and manage sales forecasts, funnel analytics, and conversion performance metrics.
• Deliver against monthly and quarterly sales targets as set by the Director – Sales Partners.
• Design and lead training initiatives directly or through third-party support, ensuring consistent partner readiness.
• Collaborate with the Digital Products team to launch tools for partner performance tracking and call auditing.
• Implement partner accountability frameworks including performance improvement plans.Develop and execute local lead generation strategies to support Sales Partner pipeline growth.
• Travel is expected to be approximately 40–60% within Southern California, with occasional travel outside the region as business needs require.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience managing Sales Partner / Dealer channels in the residential solar industry.
• Deep knowledge of solar PV, energy storage systems (ESS), and related permitting and installation processes.
• Strong industry network among solar professionals and sales organizations.
• Proven ability to scale revenue through indirect sales and partner enablement.
• Skilled in structuring and negotiating residential solar sales agreements.
• Ability to analyze, report, and act on sales funnel data and performance trends.
• Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Confident presenting to internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Strategic thinker with strong leadership and organizational development abilities.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Periodic travel and site visits may be required.