Vice President of Sales – Renewables

8 hours ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Sunset Search LLC Full-time

Category: Renewables & Storage
City/Suburb: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Job Title: Vice President of Sales – Renewables & Energy Storage

About the Employer

We’re recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing renewable energy and storage developer with national reach and a strong reputation for technical excellence. The organization supports major utility-scale projects and invests heavily in product innovation and market expansion. Employees value the collaborative culture, transparent leadership, and opportunities to influence long-term commercial strategy.

About the Role

The Vice President of Sales is responsible for leading national commercial strategy across solar, storage, and hybrid project offerings. This executive-level role manages a team of Sales Directors and AEs, oversees pipeline development, sets regional growth priorities, and strengthens relationships with key accounts. The position requires strategic planning, a strong understanding of energy markets, and the ability to support major negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead national sales strategy across utilities, developers, IPPs, and C&I markets
  • Manage and develop a team of Sales Directors and Account Executives
  • Oversee pipeline management, forecasting, and quarterly revenue reporting
  • Build executive-level relationships with strategic customers and partners
  • Support commercial negotiations for high-value, multi-year agreements
  • Partner with engineering, product, and delivery teams to ensure accurate solution proposals
  • Identify emerging market opportunities and regional expansion strategies
  • Represent the company at executive briefings, conferences, and advisory groups

Qualifications & Experience

  • 10+ years of commercial leadership in renewable energy, energy storage, or power systems
  • Experience managing national or multi-state sales teams
  • Strong understanding of utility procurement processes and grid-scale project requirements
  • Demonstrated success driving revenue growth and developing high-performing teams
  • Excellent communication and executive presence
  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or technical degree preferred

Why Join

This employer offers competitive compensation, leadership visibility, and the opportunity to shape commercial strategy within a growing market. VPs gain access to major customer relationships, cross-functional influence, and long-term career pathways into broader commercial or strategy roles.