Sales Executive, SMB Energy Brokerage

Mantisinnovation; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Matching

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Mantisinnovation is seeking a skilled B2B energy sales professional to drive new business in Illinois. The Sales Executive will focus on electricity, natural gas, and green energy, engaging in heavy cold calling and high-volume outreach to SMB accounts (50–5,000 MWh).

The role reports to the Director of Sales, Energy SMB Accounts and requires a hunter-close mentality. Hybrid schedule with three in-office days per week and 10–20% travel.

Qualifications

• 5 years selling B2B electricity, natural gas, or green energy contracts.
• Sales track record of exceeding individual quotas ($300k).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Demonstrated ability to sell into multiple levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, uncover, and develop strategies to secure new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain a high-volume pipeline of prospects and SMB energy accounts.
• Conduct calls and face-to-face meetings daily with client decision makers.
• Position solutions that optimize energy spend and deliver measurable value.
• Analyze and report customer positions and commodity contract performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless execution and client satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate records in Salesforce and other CRM tools.
• Exceed sales goals consistently and contribute to overall market share growth.
• Travel: 10-20% based on client meetings, events, etc.

Skills

B2B energy sales

Cold calling

CRM (Salesforce)

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Tools

Salesforce CRM

MS Office

Job description

About Mantis

We help organizations improve how their buildings perform by bringing together energy, facility operations, and sustainability into one connected approach. At Mantis, our teams work across the full lifecycle of a facility—from planning and design to field execution and long-term asset management—across commercial and industrial portfolios, data centers, and complex mechanical systems.

Our work spans four core areas: Building Controls, Energy Efficiency, Energy Advisory, and Facility Management—covering HVAC/mechanical optimization, BMS/BAS and EPMS controls, lighting system upgrades, energy brokerage, roofing and building envelope assessments, construction management, and more.

Whether you’re in sales, engineering, construction/project management, field operations, corporate, or technology, you’ll play a role in delivering these solutions and helping clients improve facility performance.

• Do you thrive on building client relationships and closing high-value energy procurement deals?
• Are you passionate about delivering innovative energy solutions that make a real impact?
• Do you want to join a best-in-class team where your success is uncapped?

If you answered yes, let's talk!

General Purpose

We're seeking a skilled B2B sales professional with experience in energy procurement brokerage or supplier sales - specializing in electricity, natural gas, and green energy. As a Sales Executive on the energy team, you’ll play a critical role in driving new business growth and expanding our footprint into small and medium-sized business accounts (typically 50-5,000 MWh).

This is a high-volume sales role, focuses on heavy cold calling and outreach to build client relationships and deliver solutions that manage energy spend across procurement, energy efficiency, and the full suite of Mantis offerings.

• Reports to: Director of Sales, Energy SMB Accounts
• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in-office/week.
• Travel: 10-20% based on client meetings, events, etc.

• Prospect, uncover, and develop strategies to secure new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain a high-volume pipeline of prospects and SMB energy accounts.
• Conduct calls and face-to-face meetings daily with client decision makers.
• Position solutions that optimize energy spend and deliver measurable value.
• Analyze and report customer positions and commodity contract performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless execution and client satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate records in Salesforce and other CRM tools.
• Exceed sales goals consistently and contribute to overall market share growth.
• 5 years selling B2B electricity, natural gas, or green energy contracts (supplier or broker backgrounds welcome).
• Sales track record of exceeding individual quotas ($300k).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Demonstrated ability to sell into multiple levels of an organization.
• Hunter and closer mentality with strong networking and cold-calling skills.
• Strategic and tactical selling expertise with new prospects.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced sales and client success approach.
• Results-driven mindset with relentless focus on exceeding targets.

Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

What else can we offer you?

We offer a fantastic lineup of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401k Matching, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, and a flexible hybrid work schedule (for office-based employees). Working at Mantis also brings tremendous professional development opportunities that allow you to make a real impact on both the company and your career!

Not sure you meet every single requirement?

Studies show that women and individuals from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. At Mantis, we’re committed to building an inclusive and equitable team—so if this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you, even if your experience doesn’t match every single qualification.

Mantis Innovation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.