Manager, Origination Sales Operations - R08592-4121

Invenergy - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Manager

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As Manager, Sales Operations, you will lead a team that supports all origination and sales activities across various energy technologies, including onshore wind, solar, storage, and more. This role involves responding to customer RFPs, conducting market research, and leveraging technology to enhance customer engagement and proposal management. The position is ideal for a leader with energy market knowledge who is passionate about driving sales and customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Create specific customer and market strategies in collaboration with various internal teams.
• Develop targeted marketing and sales collateral to drive new business.
• Understand customer needs through market intelligence and summarize strategies.
• Maintain knowledge of power markets and regulatory activities affecting customers.
• Review customer RFPs and develop response strategies with the team.
• Execute comprehensive responses to customer RFPs, ensuring proposal accuracy and quality.
• Manage operations and logistics related to sales, optimizing process efficiency.
• Provide tools and guidance to a team of Associates and Analysts for proposals and market research.
• Utilize technology tools like Microsoft Dynamics CRM and PowerBI for managing customer opportunities.
• Coordinate with other Managers or Senior Managers in Sales Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years professional experience in the energy sector
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated experience in a sales, business development, and/or consulting role
• MBA or similar advanced degree
• Market research experience
• Experience managing direct reports
• Renewable energy project development experience
• Renewable energy project management or construction experience
• Strong organizational, leadership, and time management skills
• High attention-to-detail and process-oriented
• Effective writing and concise communication skills
• Outstanding problem solving and strategic thinking abilities
• Collaborative leader and team-player
• Ability to perform under time and pressure conditions.

Benefits

• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off.