Solar Sales Associate Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

General Role Description

Prepare timely and accurate commercial proposals and technical specifications to support sales function for solar power photovoltaic (PV) and repower projects. Create a network of commercial and technical evaluator relationships with clients and vendors to define integrated solutions and build a pipeline of potential business within the photovoltaic inverter market.

Role Accountabilities

        Research competitors' existing and obsolete product offerings, assess client situations, and design and develop competitive options applicable to the clients' individual needs

        Assess and evaluate technical solutions to meet requirements for client Repower applications by gathering pertinent information from client sites and auditing existing installed equipment

        Develop electrical and mechanical design specifications for products and systems to upgrade existing utility-scale Photovoltaic (PV) systems to the Company solution

        Define and procure hardware solutions to meet requirements for a project, in collaboration with clients and original equipment manufacturers (OEM's)

        Prepare and deliver presentations at technical conferences and meetings with clients, at client sites as necessary or assigned

        Track competitive environment to identify new products and technology, and provide comparative analyses to the commercial and R&D teams

        Monitor industry trends to recommend new product and service features

        Identify, recommend, and, as requested, develop new solutions, products, and applications to drive business growth

        Review brochures for technical accuracy

        Provide product and system feedback and service opportunities for improvement to appropriate management

        Identify enhanced product or service feature needs by soliciting feedback from clients

        Evaluate supplier proposals to determine the best technical and most economical solution for the application

        Develop pricing strategies to maximize project margins

        Prepare detailed cost elements for the technical specification

        Effectively communicate these requirements to the clients and internal engineering team

        Provide technical guidance in the preparation, review, and final commercial proposal generation to client

        Lead technical and commercial proposal development for projects with limited supervision

        Prepare commercial proposals and technical specifications to meet clients' Request for Quote (RFQ) requirements

General Employee Accountabilities

        Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager

        Give manager best advice

        Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified

        Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager

        Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment

        Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws

        Recommend viable improvements proactively

        Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

        Associates of Science in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics engineering or equivalent via education and/or work experience

        5 years' systems or application engineering experience in the PV industry or related industry power systems experience

        Demonstrated experience with codes and standards related to the application and installation of utility-scale PV inverter systems

        Demonstrated success as contributing member in project team

        Familiarity with SolidWorks, CREO, or other 3D modeling software

        Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts

        Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills

        Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility

        Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and AutoCAD

        Availability to travel domestically, approximately 40%, and internationally, occasionally, sometimes with limited notice

Preferred Qualifications

        Master of Science degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

        8 years' systems or application engineering experience in the PV industry or related power systems experience

        Demonstrated success in client-facing, sales, or marketing related assignments

        Proficiency in SolidWorks, CREO, or other 3D modeling software

        Field experience installing utility-scale Photovoltaic (PV) inverter systems

        Familiarity with UL1741/IEEE1547, NEC 690, or other related standards

Link to TMEIC Corporation Americas website

https://www.tmeic.com/. To be considered an applicant for any available positions, individuals must complete an online job application for each posting. A resume may be attached to the online application but is not considered a substitute for the information in the application. Applications will be considered only for the specific position for which the application is submitted.

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