Description

Mantis Innovation
Sales Executive, Energy SMB
Schaumburg, IL
Sales Sales, Energy SMB / Full-Time / Hybrid

Mantis Innovation provides managed facility services and turnkey program management with technology-enabled solutions that target the entire building footprint. We look at the entire facility—inside and out—and can impact 70% of what a building operator allocates critical budget dollars toward, including: Strategic electricity and natural gas procurement, renewable energy, and demand response; climate impact reduction and reporting, net zero strategies, and sustainability planning; roofing, solar, HVAC assessment management, pavement, building envelope, data center optimization, and EV charging; lighting/LED retrofits, HVAC/mechanical systems, and BMS/BAS improvements and implementation.
*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.

Outside Sales and Energy Advising

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Competencies

• 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.

Reporting, Schedule and Travel

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

$65,000 - $130,000 a yearIncludes base salary (commensurate with experience) PLUS uncapped commission.
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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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