Regional Sales Manager- Illinois

Qcells North America; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. seeks a Regional Sales Manager for Illinois to drive revenue via a strategic partner network in residential solar. You will recruit, enable, and manage Sales Partners, develop forecasts, and track performance using funnel analytics.

The role emphasizes training partners on solar/ESS solutions, negotiating agreements, and delivering against regional targets. Hybrid/remote flexibility may be available based 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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Sales partner channels

Residential solar

Solar PV

Energy storage (ESS)

Sales analytics

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Executive presentation

Leadership

Job description

Description

POSITION 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.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

Mobility
Standing
20% of time
Sitting
70% of time
Walking
10% of time
Strength
Pulling
up to 10 Pounds
Pushing
up to 10 Pounds
Carrying
up to 10 Pounds
Lifting
up to 10 Pounds
Dexterity(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Typing
F
Handling
F
Reaching
F
Agility(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Turning
F
Twisting
F
Bending
O
Crouching
O
Balancing
N
Climbing
N
Crawling
N
Kneeling
N

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.

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job's minimum qualifications.

• This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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