Account Executive

Account Executive – Public Sector Southwest ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP® is looking for an Account Executive to join our Public Sector Southwest team. This position is hybrid, but the candidate should reside in Colorado. Frequent travel up to 50% is required, including overnight stays. The ideal candidate for this position must have outstanding leadership, sales, interpersonal, and decision‑making and problem‑solving skills. This individual will be responsible for carrying out daily business development activities to achieve business unit goals and maximize profitability. Duties include prospecting, driving new opportunities, growing market share, ensuring regulatory and company standards are upheld, and consistently achieving individual and business unit targets. The Essential Functions Of The Position Support with developing and executing the company's overall mission, values, and strategic goals Identify opportunities to maximize the company's operating performance and achieving its financial goals Contribute to innovations, strategic business development, and the profitability of the company Drive collaboration across the organization to identify needs and develop scalable solutions Participate in internal risk mitigation meetings across the organization Drive new opportunities, increase sales, gain market share, support the delivery of projects within budget, and improve overall business unit profitability Support the development and execution of individual and business unit sales pipeline Maintain CRM for accurate business unit pipeline and sales forecasts Strategically identify, pre‑qualify, and acquire prospects for the sale of energy saving performance contracts, turnkey construction projects, design/Build, and alternative financed solutions Serve as key point of contact with customer and lead all presentations Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project funding options, procurement requirements, project approval process, and contractual obligations Develop and maintain a complete understanding of all product and service offerings Leverage secondary product and service offerings to penetrate new accounts and engage with key decision makers Coordinate, support, and participate in business development promotions, conferences, and tradeshows Oversee the successful development, organization, strategic positioning, preparation, and issuance of winning proposals and presentations Attend project pre‑bid meetings, review RFP and procurement documents, and carefully evaluate opportunities to support go/no‑go decisions Assist in the development and structuring of partnership agreements and oversight of development and partner progress Support the development, implementation, and enforcement of company‑wide business development best practices Assist in the development and implementation of business unit marketing plans Maintain awareness of competitors, expansion opportunities, customers, markets, and new industry developments and standards Consistently demonstrate ability to successfully move into problem‑solving mode whenever challenges or concerns arise. Quickly address internal and external escalating issues Work well with and demonstrate respect for colleagues at all levels and consistently contribute to a positive work environment for the entire staff Develop relationships with vendors, contractors and other like‑minded companies that support our projects Consistently meet internal and external deadlines Carefully review and assist in the negotiating of customer contracts to minimize organizational risks around scope, schedule, budget, and margin goals Ensure company policies and procedures are followed Promote an injury free work environment Promote a productive working atmosphere, and champion continuous improvement efforts Other duties as assigned Your Background Includes Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent field of study Three (3) or more years of industry experience Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Business Energy Professional (BEP) preferred Knowledge of performance contracting, alternative financing, design‑Build construction, and delivery of MUSH market projects Proven track record of success and demonstrated leadership skills Superior written and verbal communication skills Executive‑level presentation skills and ability to handle high‑level client interactions Proficient with Salesforce CRM Outstanding interpersonal, relationship‑building, and negotiating skills An innovative and motivational mentality Strategic vision with the ability to execute Excellent decision‑making and problem‑solving skills Exemplary project management skills Confident and goal oriented Current working knowledge of the industry and the willingness to maintain your knowledge Ability to travel up to 50% What We Bring To You Professional growth and development programs Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employee and family Life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and supplemental benefits 401(k) Savings Plan Paid Holidays Paid Vacation and Personal/Sick Leave Paid Parental Leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child/children Highly competitive salaries and incentive structure Salary Range: $100,000 to $110,000, commensurate with experience We Want You To Know ESG is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value talent and understand that our colleagues allow us the opportunity to deliver an exceptional customer experience. We achieve our goals through teamwork and conduct our business with integrity. Join our world‑class team to provide mission‑critical infrastructure solutions for K‑12 schools and universities to local, state and federal government agencies and more. This Company shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a), and 60‑741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr