Solar Account Manager

Chint Power Systems Americas; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chint Power Systems Americas is seeking an Account Manager to drive revenue and growth for CPS America. You will identify new customers, nurture existing accounts, and build strong relationships through proactive follow-up and superior customer service.

The role requires managing multiple accounts, achieving sales quotas, and traveling to visit customers and industry events. Located near Chicago with 25–50% travel, remote flexibility is expected.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of solar sales and/or engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field.
• Solar or related equivalent experience.
• Experience carrying a quota and generating revenue.
• Great time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing salesforce, staying up to date and organized.
• Working alongside COPS to ensure smooth and efficient process for customers.
• Generate and drive revenue for CPS America.
• Create long lasting and impactful relationships with customers.
• Focus on providing exceptional customer service.
• Manage accounts of all sizes, representing CPS America and its values.
• Manage day to day client communication addressing the various needs of our customers.
• Travel to visit customers, driving strong relationships between them and CPS.
• Proactively remain connected to clients and the ever-changing market to access new search opportunities and ensure all viable clients are engaged on a regular and effective basis.

Skills

Solar sales

Account management

Quota attainment

Communication

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

We are looking for your location/homebase to be based near one of these areas:

• Houston, TX
• South East USA

Job Purpose

The ideal Account Manager candidate will be responsible for driving and growing revenue for CPS America. Working to identify new customers as well as nurturing and growing existing accounts. Developing strong relationships with customers through persistent follow-up and strong customer service. Meet sales quotas and goals, monitor account performance and adjusting your strategy accordingly.

Duties and responsibilities

• Managing salesforce, staying up to date and organized
• Working alongside COPS to ensure smooth and efficient process for customers
• Generate and drive revenue for CPS America
• Create long lasting and impactful relationships with customers
• Focus on providing exceptional customer service
• Manage accounts of all sizes, representing CPS America and its values
• Manage day to day client communication addressing the various needs of our customers
• Travel to visit customers, driving strong relationships between them and CPS
• Proactively remain connected to clients and the ever-changing market to access new search opportunities and ensure all viable clients are engaged on a regular and effective basis

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of solar related sales and/or engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or other related fields
• Solar or related equivalent experience
• Previous experience in driving external sales
• Experience in carrying a quota and generating revenue
• Great time management skills and ability to generate a productive schedule
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Hunter versus farmer mentality
• Persistent in the follow up
• Ambitious and results driven
• Candidate must be located in or near the Chicago area
• Remote - 25-50% travel expected to regularly visit customers and attend tradeshows