Territory Sales Manager, Solar and Storage, Midwest (Remote)

Location: Remote and field based within the Region 2 Midwest territory and Canada; candidates must currently reside within the territory. The Chicago metropolitan area is preferred. Frequent travel across the territory, including Canada, plus periodic travel elsewhere in the United States and internationally, is required.

Base salary: $90,000–$110,000 per year. Target total cash: $120,000–$146,667 per year. Car allowance: $7,200 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops solar inverter, photovoltaic, and energy storage solutions for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications.

What you will do

• Build and maintain relationships with authorized distributors across the assigned territory.
• Identify market opportunities and develop strategies to grow SMA’s market share.
• Prospect for solar and energy storage installers with distributor partners and grow SMA’s share of their product portfolios.
• Develop strategic alliances, execute brand and messaging strategies, and promote SMA as a renewable energy leader.
• Conduct customer outreach, arrange appointments, and provide product and technology support.
• Represent SMA at PV and storage conferences, distributor trade shows, and NEC code events.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in sales or account management.
• Current residence within the Region 2 territory and authorization to work full time in the United States are required.
• Strong organizational, communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, work independently, and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel frequently across the territory, including Canada, with periodic international travel.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, preferably electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with renewable energy technologies, distribution channels, project management, strategic selling, or key account management.
• Knowledge of strategic and quantitative analysis, negotiation, Microsoft Office, and matrix organizations.
• German or Spanish language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote, field-based work model within the assigned territory.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage, including $0 premium options.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Target bonus of approximately one third of base salary, with additional earning potential for overachievement.
• Annual car allowance of $7,200.