Sales Associate

Leadenhall Search & Selection; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadenhall Search & Selection is seeking an ambitious Sales Associate to drive top-of-funnel growth for our energy technology platform. You will lead high-volume outbound prospecting to identify, target, and qualify decision-makers at commercial facilities.

You will collaborate with senior sales leaders, track activity in HubSpot, and strive to meet weekly KPI targets in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Outbound prospecting experience preferred.
• Startup environment experience desirable.
• Interest in energy tech or SaaS is a plus.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding metrics.

Responsibilities

• Outbound Prospecting: spearhead cold outreach across phone, email, LinkedIn, and messaging to engage prospective clients.
• Discovery & Qualification: conduct initial conversations to assess needs and eligibility.
• Targeting & Strategy: research accounts with senior sales leaders to refine outreach.
• Pipeline Management: log activities and metrics using CRM and sales tools.
• Quota Execution: hit and exceed weekly outbound KPIs and discovery meetings.

Skills

Communication

Self-starter

CRM experience

Outreach proficiency

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

Our client is seeking an ambitious, mission-driven Sales Associate to drive top-of-funnel growth for our high-growth energy technology platform. In this role, you will be at the forefront of our sales engine, executing high-volume outbound prospecting to identify, target, and qualify decision-makers at commercial and industrial facilities. This is a high-impact, fast-paced position designed for a self-starter who wants to build a career in clean technology and energy sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Outbound Prospecting: Spearhead cold outreach across phone, email, LinkedIn, and messaging to engage prospective clients and open new doors.
• Discovery & Qualification: Conduct initial discovery conversations to assess facility needs and evaluate target account eligibility.
• Targeting & Strategy: Partner with senior sales leaders to research accounts and continuously refine outreach strategies.
• Pipeline Management: Track and log all sales activity, metrics, and prospect data using HubSpot and modern sales tools.
• Quota Execution: Consistently hit and exceed weekly key performance indicators for outbound calls and scheduled discovery meetings.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a high comfort level executing cold outreach.
• Highly ambitious self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment.
• Tech-savvy with experience or familiarity using CRM platforms (e.g., HubSpot) and sales automation tools.
• Prior experience or a keen interest in the energy, clean-tech, or SaaS sectors preferred.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding performance metrics.