Growth-Focused Sales Professional | Private Equity–Backed Sustainability Company

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About Next Step Energy Solutions:

Next Step Energy Solutions is a private equity–backed sustainability company delivering

complex, high-yield retrofit solutions at scale. With more than 515 completed projects across

100 million square feet nationwide, we partner with leading commercial real estate owners and

operators to drive measurable economic and environmental returns. Our culture is built on

accountability, innovation, and integrity.

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The Opportunity:

We are seeking a motivated Regional Sales Associate to support continued growth in key U.S.

markets. This role is ideal for a driven sales professional who thrives in a performance-oriented

environment and wants to build a long-term career in sustainability-focused enterprise sales with

uncapped earning potential.

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Key Responsibilities

• Generate and qualify new business opportunities through proactive outreach and
• relationship development.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with commercial real estate owners,
• operators, and decision-makers.
• Deliver polished, data-driven presentations that clearly communicate financial and
• environmental ROI.
• Own the full sales cycle from initial prospecting through contract execution.
• Develop strong technical knowledge of LED lighting systems, controls, and sustainability
• solutions.
• Prepare accurate proposals, scopes of work, and sales documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing and Operations to ensure seamless handoff
• and project execution.
• Monitor market conditions, industry trends, and competitor activity to inform sales
• strategy.
• Contribute to a high-performance, collaborative team culture.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 3+ years of proven sales experience, preferably within lighting, construction, energy, or commercial real estate.

• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with high self-motivation and accountability.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.

• Demonstrated success managing the full sales cycle independently.

• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to preparation and execution excellence.

• High ethical standards and professional integrity.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Location & Travel Requirements:

Willingness to travel regularly to meet customers face-to-face. Candidates should be based in

or near one of the following markets: Texas (Houston, Dallas, or Austin), Nashville, TN, or

Denver, CO.

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What We Offer

Competitive base salary plus uncapped performance-based bonus. Expected total

compensation range: $75,000 – $150,000+ for top performers.

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Clear career advancement opportunities

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Why Join Us

At Next Step Energy Solutions, we reward performance and initiative. Top performers gain

access to accelerated career growth, increased responsibility, and unlimited earning potential. If

you are driven by results, passionate about sustainability, and ready to grow with a high-

performing team, we encourage you to apply.

Apply

Share your resume and cover letter at jobs@nextstepenergysolutions.com