Director of Solar Outreach and Market Strategy (Remote -Illinois, US)

Director of Solar Outreach and Market Strategy (Remote -Illinois, US)

At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, energy, policy, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with program implementation and growth, ideally in demand response and/or storage program administration.
• A minimum of 1 2 years of work experience including at least 5 years of supervision and leadership of multigenerational teams.
• Familiarity with the North American solar market ideally in energy and utility business and market with a focus on Illinois and/or income-qualified offerings.
• Effectively worked with and/or managed operational teams, ideally managing implementation or product teams, to provide the necessary outcome to a client.
• Familiarity working with software development and bridging that gap between client needs and software costs and timelines.
• Demonstrated outstanding problem solving, quantitative, and analytical skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems, provide solutions and balance competing priorities.
• Experience leading contract negotiations and renewals with clients.
• Strong client management and project management skills.
• Proven track record of successful supervision or organizational leadership experience.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, cost management, and maximizing profitability.
• Demonstrated ability to provide thought leadership to achieve energy and climate goals.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented collegial and collaborative, but fast-paced and dynamic environment at a growing company
• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented with ability to manage time and organize competing priorities
• Quarterly travel to Chicago required; additional travel as needed
• The salary range for this role is $145,000 - $180,000 with a target compensation of $145,000 - $171,000 based on experience and qualifications.