Sales Executive, Energy Efficiency & Facility Solutions Job at Mantis Innovation, Houston, TX

  • Mantis Innovation
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Houston, TXSales – Sales, Projects West /HybridAbout MantisWe help organizations improve how their buildings perform by bringing together energy, facility operations, and sustainability into one connected approach. At Mantis, our teams work across the full lifecycle of a facility—from planning and design to field execution and long-term asset management—across commercial and industrial portfolios, data centers, and complex mechanical systems.Our work spans four core areas: Building Controls, Energy Efficiency, Energy Advisory, and Facility Management—covering HVAC/mechanical optimization, BMS/BAS and EPMS controls, lighting system upgrades, energy brokerage, roofing and building envelope assessments, construction management, and more.Whether you’re in sales, engineering, construction/project management, field operations, corporate, or technology, you’ll play a role in delivering these solutions and helping clients improve facility performance.Are you a consultative seller who knows how to build pipeline and create opportunity?Have you closed large, complex projects where multiple decision-makers, technical evaluations, and long sales cycles were part of the process?Are you well-versed in the art of “building your internal team of experts” to leverage SME knowledge and uncover top solutions for clients?If so, we'd love to talk.General SummaryThe Sales Executive is responsible for driving new business and expanding relationships with large commercial and industrial customers across three of Mantis’ core offerings, including Energy Efficiency, Facility Management, and Building Controls.This role focuses on building a strong pipeline, developing client relationships, and closing complex, consultative projects. You’ll take ownership of your sales goals, create momentum in your market, and lead customers through sales cycles that result in meaningful operational improvements.You’ll work closely with our internal technical solutions team, engineering, and operations teams to evaluate client needs and deliver tailored, high-impact project solutions.Reports to: VP of Sales, Projects WestHybrid Schedule: 3 days in-office/week.Travel: 40-60% based on client meetings, events, etc.RESPONSIBILITIESBuild relationships with facility leaders, operations teams, and decision-makers at commercial and industrial organizations.Generate new opportunities through prospecting, referrals, existing relationships, and industry networks.Bring engineers and technical experts into client conversations, site visits, and facility walkthroughs to identify needs and uncover opportunities.Work with engineering and technical teams to develop scopes of work that address client goals, budgets, and operational challenges.Adjust proposed solutions based on client feedback, technical findings, and project requirements.Present recommendations and explain how they will impact building performance, operating costs, and facility operations.Pull in the right internal experts to help solve client problems and strengthen proposed solutions.Manage opportunities from first conversation through proposal, negotiation, and signed agreement.Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align projects with utility incentives or funding where applicable.Maintain accurate pipeline visibility and activity tracking in Salesforce.Travel to client sites to support relationship development, facility assessments, and project planning.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS5+ years of consultative B2B sales experience in: HVAC & Mechanical, Lighting & Controls, Facility Asset Management, Design & Construction Management, BMS/BAS, or EPMS.Demonstrated success in solutioning and closing facility projects of $1M or more.Experience selling into commercial or industrial environmentsProven ability to build pipeline and generate new businessAbility to communicate technical solutions in a clear, client-focused wayStrong communication and relationship-building skillsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSTarget industry experience, such as: manufacturing, higher education, financial services, healthcare, public sector, real estate, retail, and data centers.Existing relationships or book of business within target industriesExperience working in team-based or solutions-based sales environmentsFamiliarity with project-based or lifecycle selling modelsProficiency with CRM and Sales/Marketing tools such as: Salesforce, 6Sense, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, etc.$100,000 - $230,000 a yearIncludes base salary (commensurate with experience) PLUS uncapped commission.Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.What else can we offer you?We offer a fantastic lineup of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401k Matching, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, and a flexible hybrid work schedule (for office-based employees). Working at Mantis also brings tremendous professional development opportunities that allow you to make a real impact on both the company and your career!Not sure you meet every single requirement?Studies show that women and individuals from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. At Mantis, we’re committed to building an inclusive and equitable team—so if this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you, even if your experience doesn’t match every single qualification.Mantis Innovation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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Temporary work, Work at office, Flexible hours, 3 days per week

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