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Budderfly is a fast-growing, private equity-backed energy management company that is helping the planet by reducing carbon emissions for small to medium sized enterprises. We are the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints such as restaurant chains, assisted living facilities, retail franchises, and more. By installing and managing a combination of patented technologies, equipment upgrades, and proprietary energy software solutions, we deliver energy savings with no investment required from our customers.
Recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025 and featured on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies for four consecutive years, Budderfly is driving real impact at scale.
We are an energetic, dynamic and dedicated team working together to make a positive impact on the environment while providing an excellent customer experience. We are growing quickly and looking to add talented people who are passionate about making the world a better place!
We are seeking an out of the box thinking, dependable, hardworking, Sales Solution Engineer, with extensive energy industry experience.
Applicants should be experienced problem solvers who can work effectively with our Sales team.
Job Responsibilities:
- Understand and quantify LED, HVAC/R, refrigeration, water, gas, and renewable energy savings opportunities in commercial businesses.
- Assist with pre-sales opportunity qualification, discovery, solution analysis and proposal generation.
- Interface with the Budderfly Sales Account Executives and customer prospect throughout the sales cycle, regularly attending both internal and customer meetings.
- Participate in the financial evaluation of sales opportunities by inputting data into cost savings models & ROI analysis tools.
- Assess feasibility and determine viability of opportunity through upgrades to lighting systems, HVAC systems, refrigeration systems, gas systems, water systems and telephony systems including analysis for repair/replace scenarios, along with other savings opportunities within the Budderfly model.
- Efficiently complete site surveys and analyses, gather data, review utility billing, confirm solution requirements and overall fit, presenting the recommendations and proposed solution to the Sales Account Executives, Customers, and other key Budderfly personnel.
- Continually improve estimation models through post-installation review of project estimates and final costs.
- Interface regularly with Budderfly Product Development and Operations teams to understand current Budderfly Solutions and provide feedback on prospective customer trends.
- In/Out of State Travel Required (25-50%).
Desired Characteristics:
- Minimum of 3 years or more sales support or installation experience in LED, HVAC, or Refrigeration systems.
- Experience in renewable energy sources, including solar.
- Experience in conducting commercial energy or equipment audits.
- Experience in data analytics
- Creative problem solver with the ability to think out of the box and bring a new perspective.
- Passion for energy savings and the green economy.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Ability to prioritize and support multiple sales opportunities simultaneously.
- Knowledge of LED, HVAC/R, refrigeration, water, gas, telephony, etc.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Able to work remotely and independently.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, oral, written communication, and presentation skills in a sales environment.
Job Location: Remote – work from home with travel.
Compensation is based on factors including level of experience, skillset, qualifications, and location.
What We Offer:
- Career advancement opportunities in a fast-growing, supportive company environment
- Competitive pay
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vison, 401K, life insurance, and disability insurance
- Opportunity to work as part of a team that values its members and works together to achieve positive change.
Budderfly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.
We welcome all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career web page as a result of your disability.
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