Strategic Account Executive - East

Itron, Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Employee stock purchase program

Hybrid work schedule

Paid vacation

Job summary

Itron, Inc. is seeking a Sales Executive to excel in driving new business in the energy industry. The candidate will work to exceed sales targets while managing relationships with utilities and infrastructure owners across the U.S. This role requires at least 5 years of enterprise SaaS sales experience, a proven track record, and strong communication skills.

The position includes a competitive salary between $96,000 and $175,000 annually, along with various benefits such as 401k matching, hybrid work flexibility, and a sales incentive plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in selling enterprise SaaS solutions.
• Proven success with new business sales.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong desire to help customers succeed.
• Deep experience in the energy industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exceed sales targets and drive new opportunities.
• Manage the entire sales process for enterprise accounts.
• Create and maintain a sales pipeline.
• Provide accurate monthly forecasting.
• Develop strategic account plans.

Skills

Enterprise SaaS sales

Business applications knowledge

Communication skills

Empathy and customer support

Technology enthusiasm

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Job description

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. Itron Resiliency Solutions’ mission is to make communities more resilient. We do this by pairing external data with artificial intelligence to identify areas of high risk and prevent catastrophic loss for utilities and critical infrastructure owners across the country. We are a team of close‑knit engineers, subject matter experts, and business leaders who obsess over problem solving, new technologies, and making a positive impact in our communities. This role reflects Itron’s commitment to customer‑centricity, accountability, innovation, and authentic collaboration across our global organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Exceed sales targets by driving new opportunities and selling solutions into enterprise accounts within the energy industry, most prominently the U.S. Investor‑Owned Utilities (IOU) and heavy infrastructure verticals.
• Develop a set of assigned accounts with the mindset of an owner/operator who is accountable for all aspects of business growth and leads cross‑functional pursuit teams to achieve revenue growth.
• Manage the entire sales process to ensure delivery against key performance metrics, with a strong emphasis on new business sales.
• Identify customer buying processes and decision‑making structures; engage senior leadership to define needs and deliver impactful solutions.
• Create and maintain a sales pipeline to ensure over‑achievement.
• Engage with prospect organizations to position Itron solutions through value‑based selling, business case definition, return‑on‑investment analysis, references, and analyst data.
• Generate short‑term results while maintaining a long‑term perspective to maximize overall revenue generation.
• Provide accurate monthly forecasting and revenue delivery.
• Work with management and cross‑functional teams to develop a strategic account plan for each named account, whether a new logo prospect or existing customer account with cross/upsell potential.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of selling enterprise SaaS solutions with focus on business applications, preferably in the areas of construction, operations, safety, and utilities.
• Successful history of net new business sales (direct), with the ability to prove consistent delivery against targets.
• BA/BS or equivalent.
• Excellent management, organizational, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of employees/executives and customers.
• Empathetic, positive, and with a strong desire to help customers reach their goals.
• A passion for technology and for being part of an innovative SaaS company.
• Deep (10+ years) experience working in the energy industry (with a strong emphasis on U.S. Utilities) is strongly preferred.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience selling to or partnering with Investor‑Owned Utilities in a regulated market environment.
• Familiarity with field work management, grid resiliency, or AI‑driven operational decision products.
• Established executive‑level relationships across utility operations, safety, emergency management, or capital planning functions.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical products into customer‑centric value propositions for utility stakeholders.

Benefits Info

This position also includes a competitive benefit package including financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more.

The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non‑discriminatory factors such as skills and experience and may vary by location. The base salary is $96,000–$175,000 annually. This position is eligible for our Sales Incentive Plan.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email [e-mail].