Join us at Gradient, where our purpose is to revolutionize home comfort while championing environmental sustainability. Our mission is to combat the escalating challenge of climate change by redefining how homes are heated and cooled. Today, the environmental impact of heating and cooling systems surpasses that of the entire transportation sector, and without intervention, this trend is set to escalate drastically. At Gradient, we believe that ensuring comfortable living spaces shouldn’t come at the cost of our planet. We envision a future where every individual can enjoy the luxury of a comfortable home without contributing to carbon emissions. Our high-efficiency, low-carbon heat pump is just the beginning of our journey toward fully decarbonizing buildings. By joining Gradient, you’ll be at the forefront of a movement to make sustainable living accessible to all, ensuring healthier communities and a brighter, greener future. We are seeking a Senior Manager of Business Development for the New England Region to be  responsible for growing and converting a robust pipeline across several verticals, building relationships, closing deals and launching a ground-breaking improvement in comfort, design, and low-carbon heating and cooling. This role will report directly to the Chief Revenue Officer, and will also interface closely with the Marketing, Product, Operations, Customer Service teams and other cross-functional teams to build a world class brand. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Lead and execute business development and sales strategies, for defined market segments/channels to position Gradient as a preferred provider in the commercial space.</li><li>Consistently deliver market leading results in prospecting for new sales opportunities, sales of new clients, retaining customers, driving revenue growth within existing client base and providing world-class customer satisfaction.</li><li>Identify prospective partners in your territory and build meaningful and durable revenue-generating relationships with a diverse group of prospective clients.</li><li>Strengthen and maintain relationships with key customers, including internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Implementing actions to improve sales performance, and identifying opportunities for driving profitable revenue to meet and to exceed sales targets</li><li>Sourcing, developing and managing leads and sales activity at every stage of the sales funnel.</li><li>Acquiring and identifying key marketplace, industry, economic, and consumer feedback, including competitive information, customer expectations, and industry trends</li><li>Understand all policies and regulatory frameworks that directly impact Gradient’s business models and go to market.</li><li>Strategically navigate your market’s unique buying landscape using research and strong analytical skills, work with marketing to develop case studies, compelling business cases for our product and demonstrate our value proposition.</li><li>Communicating customer and prospect product pain points to marketing, product, operations and engineering teams-be the voice of the customer.</li><li>Be a thought partner to prospective clients by educating and consulting with them to develop technical solutions and funding mechanisms.</li><li>Cultivate and inspire a culture that advocates the company’s mission, core values and vision in every customer interaction</li><li>Channel Partner development – secure, nurture and support strategic reseller and location partner relationships.</li><li>Construct go to market plans with partners for joint selling and marketing campaigns to create greater awareness of products and services and market value.</li></ul> Desired Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field</li><li>10+ years, with a record of achievement in sales, business development and client facing experience developing and managing growth strategies with partners and customers, direct sales or channel management.</li><li>Demonstrated track record of success in negotiating and closing commercial transactions and meeting overall sales goals.</li><li>Verifiable local industry contacts (builders, contractors, engineers)</li><li>Industry subject matter experience and overall understanding of the HVAC industry, both technology and channels to market, including emerging trends and regulations.</li><li>Knowledge of HVAC designs, applications, and electrification solutions and deploying them in a B2B sales environment.</li><li>Solid understanding of local state and utility rebate programs and ability to leverage this knowledge to ensure Gradient participation and certification in these programs</li><li>An educator, collaborator, and thought partner: you enjoy consultative sales processes, and know how to use information to build a compelling narrative.</li><li>Proven ability to strike the right tone and communicate both in person and virtually with a range of audiences that include but are not limited to executives, contractors, vendors, government officials, architects, commercial building property owners, installers and other key stakeholders.</li><li>Strategic and growth mindset; self-motivator with high energy level and enthusiasm towards activities and goals</li><li>You enjoy fast-paced environments, aren’t deterred by setbacks or pivots, and thrive in roles requiring a very high degree of responsibility and lots of autonomy</li><li>An excellent team player; you’re a meaningful individual contributor, and a mentor to others on your team. You view successes as team efforts and enjoy working with others.</li><li>Excellent time management skills and the ability the abilities to be flexible, adapt to change and be collaborative</li><li>Proficiency in common computer applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, CRMs, etc.</li><li>Ability/willingness to travel up to 35% preferred.</li></ul>Benefits <ul><li>Equity</li><li>Medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance</li><li>401k</li><li>Paid parental leave</li><li>Professional Development Stipend</li><li>Commuter benefits</li><li>Unlimited PTO </li></ul> We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company. We seek to create a culture where everyone can belong because we believe that people do their best work when they can show up every day as their authentic selves. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.Gradient is an equal opportunity employer. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

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Senior Manager Business Development, New England Region

<div><div><a href="http://cetonline.org">CET</a> <a href="https://www.centerforecotechnology.org/"></a>is looking for a commercial energy auditor/consultant to conduct audits and assist commercial customers in completing projects that result in calculated estimated savings including weatherization and electrification measures for their business. The consultant works with contractors to complete proposed projects, and utility partners on available savings incentives. The Consultant achieves implementation goals in motivating customers to implement recommendations. Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Energy Assessments: Conducts energy assessments of business and facilities and analyzes assessment data. Quantifies savings on weatherization and equipment and produces reports that document the recommendations. Completes the required number of assessments</li><li>Project Management: Remains up to date on the progress of all projects and deliverables, working with the sales team as appropriate. May locate industry contractors. Manages numerous projects simultaneously. Ensures that customer projects comply with appropriate utility program requirements to qualify for program incentives or rebates. Enters data generated by assessments into appropriate databases.</li><li>Heat Pump Consultations: Educates customers about heat pump technology and energy efficiency benefits, reviews existing mechanical systems, and advises on what approaches a contractor may take to proposing a project for their space.  Recommends appropriate available incentive funding. </li><li>Sales and Relationship Development: Achieves sales by communicating to the customer the results of the energy assessment and recommended energy savings measures. Maintains ongoing relationships with customers for future opportunities. Pursues opportunities for similar assessments for customer's other facilities. Identifies and installs ISM's (Instant Savings Measures such as aerators, showerheads, thermostats, etc.) or schedules future installation dates.</li><li>Travels widely throughout Massachusetts, and occasionally neighboring states (up to 40% of work week). </li><li>Maintains membership in appropriate industry trade associations and maintains ongoing professional development. Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> What We OfferThis is a full-time salary exempt position. This job comes with excellent<a href="https://www.centerforecotechnology.org/cetbenefits/"> benefits</a> including vacation, holiday, and personal/sick time; medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; and a retirement plan with a company match. CET provides a monthly $85 stipend for your home internet and/or phone expenses. We cultivate a friendly and supportive environment to help us achieve our mission impact goals.  What You Offer<ul><li>Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in a field related to energy efficiency, with prior commercial or residential energy auditing experience or experience with selling commercial building services, air source heat pumps or other energy efficient HVAC equipment preferred (with a record of achieving assigned sales goals).</li><li>Preferred 1 year of experience working in a field related to solar or HVAC.</li><li>Must have comfort with delivering in-person and virtual informational and sales presentations.  </li><li>Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Preferred 1 year of experience training and educating internal or external partners in a business environment.</li><li>Must be organized and have the ability to work independently. </li><li>Work style should be flexible, reliable, self-directed. </li><li>Must be reliable, hardworking, and trustworthy, and display leadership skills.</li><li>Must be able to conduct site visits involving lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders and using technical equipment and tools.</li><li>Passion for the environment, community involvement, and a desire to make a difference in a not-for-profit industry is a big plus. </li></ul> We are committed to racial justice and inclusion and we are looking for someone who can contribute to the diversity to the CET team by bringing their insights and life experience to support our work in historically underserved communities and our success mitigating climate change. Bilingual English-Spanish candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Your role is: <ul><li>Participate in required and elective training and development opportunities. </li><li>Use cultural competency in your interactions with customers and coworkers to foster inclusion and support diverse identities.</li></ul> About UsFor nearly 50 years, CET has helped people and businesses save energy and reduce waste. The need to tackle climate change and build a just and equitable transition to the low-carbon economy is more urgent than ever! We partner with city and state agencies, utilities, homeowners, and business owners across the U.S. to build a just and equitable transition to the low-carbon economy. For all of our work, we bring together a diverse team of environmental specialists, building scientists, engineers, sales, operations, and communications specialists to implement cost-effective and lasting solutions. We’re a hands-on, action-oriented organization—everyday someone on our team is:<ul><li>Conducting residential and commercial energy audits and advising building owners on efficiency and electrification opportunities;</li><li>Keeping used building materials out of the landfill and redirecting them to our store, EcoBuilding Bargains;</li><li>Helping businesses reduce waste, including improving recycling or implementing wasted food diversion programs;</li><li>Advising architects and homeowners on LEED or passive house design;</li><li>Working with a municipal electric utility to build innovative financing and incentive programs to accelerate electrification;</li><li>Designing outreach materials that help make green make sense for our target audience.</li></ul> CET is an equal opportunity employer and provider. We strive to for a welcoming and inclusive environment. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply. You may include military service assignments and any verified work performed on a volunteer basis.</div></div>

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