Aoka · 1 day ago
Business Development Associate (Solar) – Remote/WFH – Must Reside in Texas
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $75K/yr
5+ years expAoka is a third-party municipal services provider serving jurisdictions across Texas, and they are seeking motivated sales professionals with solar experience to introduce their plan review and inspection services to solar and battery storage service providers across Texas. This role involves developing sales strategies, managing client relationships, and generating new business leads in the renewable energy sector.
Construction
Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategies to sell Aoka’s plan review and inspection services to solar and battery installers
Build and manage a pipeline of solar companies frustrated with the current permitting process
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers in the solar and renewable energy industry
Generate and qualify new business leads through email and phone outreach, networking, and industry events
Schedule sales meetings (virtual or in-person), involve SMEs, listen to solar companies’ permitting needs, and ask for business
Support contract negotiations and closing, ensuring clear expectations
Coordinate with internal operations teams to ensure a smooth handoff
Report regularly on sales activity in the Sales CRM (Pipedrive)
Travel up to 50% to meet with solar companies throughout Texas, attend expos, and visit project sites
Qualification
Required
5 years of sales experience with a minimum of 2 years of solar sales experience
Knowledge of solar permitting processes and electrical code requirements is a strong plus
Tech savvy with CRM and software tools
Preferred
Bachelor's degree is preferred, not required
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement plan with 5% company match
12 paid holidays annually
Unlimited PTO (restrictions apply)
Company
Aoka
Aoka harnesses specialized expertise and technology to revolutionize construction.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Ganesh Chapagain
Founder & CEO
Smina Chapagain
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
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