Sales Analyst

Nextpower; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Unlimited paid time off

Stock compensation

Job summary

Nextpower is seeking a Sales Analyst to input and manage customer project information in the CRM, generate quotes, and craft proposals aligned with technical requirements and client needs. You will collaborate with Project Engineering, Logistics, Operations and Finance to ensure customer satisfaction while maximizing margin contribution.

The role involves internal coordination and external follow-up with customers and contractors, supporting Account Managers and Sales Directors on the Global

Qualifications

• BS/BA in business or technical field is required or MBA preferred.
• Experience in sales analysis, financial analysis, business development, or program management.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint; experience with Salesforce and NetSuite is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Input and manage all aspects of customer project information in the CRM system.
• Generate quotations and comprehensive proposals based on technical requirements and customer needs.
• Support Account Managers and Sales Leaders on the Global Sales Team.
• Coordinate with Project Engineering, Logistics, Operations and Finance to maintain margins.

Skills

B2B Sales

Sales Support

Analytical

Communication

Education

BS/BA in business or technical field

MBA desired

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Salesforce

NetSuite

Job description

Job Description

The Nextpower Sales Analyst will input and manage all aspects of customer projects information within the CRM system, generate quotations and comprehensive proposals based on project technical requirements and customer specific needs. The Senior Sales Analyst works closely with the Project Engineering, Logistics, Operations and Finance teams to ensure that Nextpower is consistently exceeding customer expectations while ensuring sales maintains maximum margin contribution. This role will include a mix of internal and external management responsibilities. Internally, coordinating and driving departments to provide associated inputs to quotations. Externally, following up with customers for information and tasking work to outside contractors. The Analyst will support Account Managers, Sales Directors and other Sales Leaders on the Global Sales Team with significant learning opportunities.

Job Description

The Nextpower Sales Analyst will input and manage all aspects of customer projects information within the CRM system, generate quotations and comprehensive proposals based on project technical requirements and customer specific needs. The Senior Sales Analyst works closely with the Project Engineering, Logistics, Operations and Finance teams to ensure that Nextpower is consistently exceeding customer expectations while ensuring sales maintains maximum margin contribution. This role will include a mix of internal and external management responsibilities. Internally, coordinating and driving departments to provide associated inputs to quotations. Externally, following up with customers for information and tasking work to outside contractors. The Analyst will support Account Managers, Sales Directors and other Sales Leaders on the Global Sales Team with significant learning opportunities.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Demonstrates

• Exemplary critical thinking skills
• Tenacious and commitment to execution and efficiency
• Independent and self-motivated worker
• Solution orientated
• Intense collaboration and teamwork
• Passionate customer focus
• Commitment to thoughtful, fast, disciplined execution
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills
• Relentless drive to win
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to anticipate and quickly react to changing market conditions
• Exceptional time management and multitasking skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) How You Will Measure Success

• Achieving / Exceeding group sales targets.
• Data cleanliness in CRM system
• Ability to coordinate and drive different departments to hit customer due dates
• Support of other team members
• Accuracy and completeness of handoff packages for the Operations team
• 90% of allocated leads are followed up and closed out
• Bid strategy summary report

Here Is a Glimpse Of What You’ll Do

• Sales Analyst team will divide, follow up, and close incoming US leads
• Run bid strategy meeting for projects before quotes are released to customer
• Working with your Sale Leader, you will assume functional control of complex multi-$M opportunities and usher them through the NX Sale Process from Customer RFP to contract execution and handoff.
• Manage day-to-day interactions with key account stakeholders
• Coordinate sales proposals with key stakeholders
• Provide creative input to bid strategy
• Track sales activities using NetSuite ERP and Salesforce CRM
• Manage all CRM system reporting, improvements and modifications
• Generate Sales reports & Presentations, and present to a wide variety of stake holders
• Create and maintain sales models, ensuring positive contribution margin on all Nextpower sales
• Work closely with the Global Sales/Business Development Team on creative deal structuring and bid strategy
• Work closely with Marketing & Product Management Team to provide input on new products
• Work with Customer Care to ensure efficient communications and provide excellent customer satisfaction
• Continually streamline, standardize and improve proposal templates, bankability binders, and client presentations
• Form excellent working relationships with other Nextpower departments, including Customer Applications, Cost Accounting, Logistics, and Engineering to ensure on-time delivery and best in class quality of all Nextpower products.
• Support the Director of Sales Operations and Manager of Sales Analysis on an ad-hoc basis
• Other job related duties as assigned

Here Is Some Of What You’ll Need (required)

• 5+ Years of B2B Sales Support experience
• BS/BA in a business or technical field (MBA desired)
• Sales analysis, financial analysis, business development, and/or program management experience
• Solar experience and passion for solar always a plus
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience utilizing CRM (Salesforce preferred) and ERP (Netsuite preferred) systems
• Proven analytical background
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to travel to meet customer 20% of the time

Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextpower’s benefits please view our company website at www.Nextpower.com

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is 90,000.00 to 105,000.00 plus a commission structure based on commission calculation, such as percentage of sales or specific metrics.(Applicable to California)

NEXRSR

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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