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Sales Executive, SMB Energy Brokerage

Mantis Innovation logoMantis Innovation$65,000–$130,000/yrHouston, TX, United StatesFull-timeListed 2w ago

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The posting

About Mantis

We 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.

  • Do you thrive on building client relationships and closing high-value energy procurement deals?
  • Are you passionate about delivering innovative energy solutions that make a real impact?
  • Do you want to join a best-in-class team where your success is uncapped?

General Purpose

We're seeking a skilled B2B sales professional with experience in energy procurement brokerage or supplier sales - specializing in electricity, natural gas, and green energy. As a Sales Executive on the energy team, you’ll play a critical role in driving new business growth and expanding our footprint into small and medium-sized business accounts (typically 50-5,000 MWh)

This is a high-volume sales role, focuses on heavy cold calling and outreach to build client relationships and deliver solutions that manage energy spend across procurement, energy efficiency, and the full suite of Mantis offerings.

  • Reports to: Director of Sales, Energy SMB Accounts
  • Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in-office/week.
  • Travel: 10-20% based on client meetings, events, etc.

Outside Sales and Energy Advising

  • Prospect, uncover, and develop strategies to secure new business opportunities.
  • Build and maintain a high-volume pipeline of prospects and SMB energy accounts.
  • Conduct calls and face-to-face meetings daily with client decision makers.
  • Position solutions that optimize energy spend and deliver measurable value.
  • Analyze and report customer positions and commodity contract performance.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless execution and client satisfaction.
  • Maintain accurate records in Salesforce and other CRM tools.
  • Exceed sales goals consistently and contribute to overall market share growth.

Qualifications

  • 5 years selling B2B electricity, natural gas, or green energy contracts (supplier or broker backgrounds welcome).
  • Sales track record of exceeding individual quotas ($300k)
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
  • Demonstrated ability to sell into multiple levels of an organization.

Competencies

  • Hunter and closer mentality with strong networking and cold-calling skills.
  • Strategic and tactical selling expertise with new prospects.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced sales and client success approach.
  • Results-driven mindset with relentless focus on exceeding targets.

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.

Taken from Mantis Innovation's own posting, last seen live on 14 Nov 2026.

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The application

Your details and CV, then 10 questions.

Have readyCVLinkedIn (optional)Website (optional)
  1. 1.
    Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?Yes or no
  2. 2.
    Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment (e.g., H-1B Visa/F1 Student Visa/OPT/EAD, etc.)?Yes or no
  3. 3.
    Are you currently located in/near the job location or willing to relocate.Pick one: Yes · No · I'm not currently located in/near, but I am willing to relocate.
  4. 4.
    How many years of commissioning experience do you have?Pick one: 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-9 · 10+ years · None
  5. 5.
    Choose the open platform control systems below you have experience with. Selected criteria must be listed on your resume:Pick any (8 options)
  6. 6.
    Which area do you have service experience?Pick one: Core Mechanical & Environmental Equipment · EPMS · Integration & Control Systems · SCADA
  7. 7.
    Do you have previous experience working in live Data Center or Mission Critical environments?Pick one: Yes · No · Mission Critical
  8. 8.
    Are you open to traveling?Pick one: 25% · 50% · 75% · 100%
  9. 9.
    Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?Pick any: Yes · No
  10. 10.
    Have you consistently sold either (a) Micro Deals: 30k Therms - renewals only, or (b) Small/Medium Deals: 300 MWh to 3000 MWh; 30k Therms to 100k ThermsPick one: Yes, both · Just Micro Deals · Just Small/Med Deals · Just large Key Account Deals ($1M+) · Only worked the supplier side · No to all · optional

From Mantis Innovation's apply page, checked 12 Nov 2026.

About Mantis Innovation

Energy procurement brokerage, energy efficiency projects, building controls and facility management services, sold to the owners and operators of commercial and industrial buildings across the US.

Pay schedule: Employees on a yearly pay band that the brokerage postings call uncapped, hybrid with three office days a week, with medical, dental and vision cover, FSA and HSA, a 401(k) match, paid vacation, sick days, holidays and parental leave, disability cover and tuition reimbursement.

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