Sales Account Manager

**Job Description:****The Nextpower Account Manager** will be based in **Fremont, CA (or remote if approved in advance).** The Nextpower Account manager will manage day-to-day interactions with assigned customer accounts. This role will include a mix of internal and external task management responsibilities. Internally, coordinating cross-functional departments to execute projects from conception to implementation. Externally, the Account Manager will also be responsible for keeping customers current on Nexpowers product and service portfolio, delivering prompt, competitive and accurate project proposals, and negotiating / closings deals. This position will support a Director of Sales or other Sales Leader on the Global Sales Team with significant learning opportunities. **We are looking for someone who demonstrates:*** Intense collaboration and teamwork* Passionate customer focus* Commitment to thoughtful, fast, disciplined execution* Exemplary written and oral communication skills* Relentless drive to win* Attention to detail* Ability to anticipate and quickly react to changing market conditions* Exceptional time management and multitasking skills**Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) how you will measure success:*** Meet your annual sales targets/quota* Active ownership of all aspects of pre-sales business with your assigned customers* Maintain / update all your activity and relevant deal information in CRM daily* Assist other NX teams and programs where possible**Here is a glimpse of what youll do:*** Manage day-to-day interactions with key account stakeholders* Collects and analyzes customer information for successful bid submission* Identify and target key decision makers from both EPC and developer/owner* Collaborates with internal cross-functional departments to ensure most optimal / winning bid strategies in a timely manner* Prepare and present customer proposals* Issue preliminary bids based on available project information with appropriate qualifications* Collect quote feedback and ensure full VALUE of bid is considered by customer (ex: yield benefit, TrueCapture/Navigator)* Drive customer contract negotiations collaborating with a cross-functional team* Work closely with the team Director on creative deal structuring and bid strategy* Ensure accurate forecasts and data hygiene in the CRM system* Form excellent working relationships with other Nextpower departments, including Customer Applications, Cost Accounting, Logistics, and Engineering to ensure on-time delivery and best in class quality of all Nexpower products.* Drive deal execution process to 100% close, including facilitating milestone handoff meetings* Facilitate customer semi-annual business reviews to review product portfolio and services, pipeline, etc* Manager customer credit - compile exposure forecast for internal assessment and work with customer to provide financial justification.* Properly maintain customer and stakeholder expectations, ensure timely response to stakeholders* Develop and execute strategic account plans to expand relationships, identify new opportunities, and ensure long-term customer satisfaction.* Other job-related duties as assigned**Here is some of what youll need (required):*** BS/BA in a business or technical field (MBA desired)* 4+ years of solution based B2B sales preferred and or transactional sales, program/project management experience* Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint* Experience utilizing Salesforce, CRM and NetSuite, ERP* Proven analytical background* Demonstrated attention to detail in a fast-paced, dynamic environment* Ability to execute and manage multiple tasks in parallel* Ability to travel up to approximately 25% of the time, with additional travel as business needs require.Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextpowers benefits please view our company website at .Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is 120,000.00 to 130,000.00 plus a commission structure based on commission calculation, such as percentage of sales or specific metrics.NEXRSRAt Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, were building the foundation for the worlds next generation of clean energy infrastructure.Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.# **We are Nextpower** #J-18808-Ljbffr