About Innowatts

Innowatts is an energy technology company based in Houston, TX that is transforming the way energy is bought, sold, managed and consumed. We are a leading provider of AMI-enabled predictive analytics and AI-based solutions for utilities, energy retailers, emerging retailers, and smart energy communities. To date, the Innowatts eUtility™ technology platform has enabled over 52 million energy consumers and their energy providers with access to lower energy costs and a more reliable and personalized energy experience. Innowatts is backed by Energy Impact Partners, Shell Ventures, Iberdrola Energy Ventures, Veronorte and Energy and Environment Investment (Japan).

About the Team

The VP of Sales role will be responsible for generating, identifying and closing new business with regulated utilities in N. America.  This will include owning the process from lead-to-close, with assistance from the senior leadership team and the Board of Directors.

The role can be based anywhere within the assigned geographic territory – currently seeking for the West Region of N. America.

Responsibilities

• Ability to generate leads through direct outreach to utilities, targeted account marketing campaign execution and lead follow-ups.
• Knowledge and skill set to qualify sales leads from marketing campaigns and other inbound channels based upon specific lead qualification criteria definitions.
• Develop and write proposals and statements of work in response to customer requirements.
• Responsible for weekly manager updates and meeting quarterly goals.
• Learn and demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the Innowatts offering – and clearly articulate capabilities and advantages to prospective customers.
• Relationship Building. Network of strong relationships in the industry.
• Leverage and update marketing and sales management system (Hubspot).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 2-7 years of direct software sales experience in the electric utility industry.
• Strong relationships with large investor owned utilities in your assigned territory
• Working knowledge of the US regulatory environment for investor owned utilities.
• Proven track record to identify and close SaaS sales opportunities.
• Ability to own leads and see them through to completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences
• Proven creative problem-solving abilities.
• Highly motivated self-starter who is flexible and goal oriented.

Benefits and Additional Perks

• Fast paced, collaborative and fun environment
• Work with data and latest technology to transform industry
• Competitive salary and bonus
• 401k
• Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation