Sales Specialist – Energy & Power Solutions (Chicago Metro, Remote/Hybrid)

Sales Specialist – Energy & Power Solutions (Chicago Metro, Remote/Hybrid) 1) About The Postion We’re hiring a part-time, commission-based Sales Manager to grow energy & power solution sales across the Chicago Metro / Midwest region. This role is strongest for candidates familiar with industrial power distribution, manufacturing facilities, and EPC-led procurement. You’ll engage industrial buyers, electrical contractors, EPC/engineering firms, and distributors, converting project needs into RFQs/quotations and contract wins. We provide end-to-end delivery support from technical solution matching to supply and integration coordination. Priority areas: Chicago / Naperville / Aurora / Gary (flexible). Priority segments • Manufacturing and industrial plants • Utility-adjacent contractors and EPC firms • MV/LV upgrades, modernization and retrofit projects • Regional distributors serving industrial accounts 2) Role Summary We are hiring a part-time, commission-based Sales Manager to develop B2B opportunities in the energy & power sector within your assigned metro area. This is a consultative sales role focused on converting qualified demand into RFQs/quotations, coordinating technical proposals with our teams, and closing contracts supported by SolutionMall’s end-to-end delivery (solution matching → supply coordination → integration support → delivery). Employment Type: Part-time (flexible hours) Compensation Model: Commission-based (1%–2% of contract amount, minimum 1%; depends on product category and deal type) 3) Key Responsibilities A) Business Development (B2B) • Identify and engage qualified prospects: system integrators, EPC/engineering firms, electrical contractors, distributors, and industrial/commercial buyers. • Qualify opportunities by discovering requirements, mapping stakeholders, and defining project scope/timeline. • Convert demand into actionable opportunities by initiating RFQs, gathering required information, and supporting quotations. B) Proposal Coordination & Deal Execution • Coordinate internally with China-based technical/supply teams to ensure accurate solution matching and timely proposal delivery. • Drive follow-ups, negotiation, and closing actions across medium/long sales cycles. • Maintain basic CRM-style tracking (pipeline, decision makers, next steps, and risks). C) Market Feedback & Partner Collaboration • Share market feedback: pricing expectations, buyer behavior, competitor alternatives, and high-potential verticals. • Support partner collaboration when relevant (distributors, integrators, contractors) to improve lead quality and conversion. 4) Qualifications Must-have • 3+ years of experience in B2B sales / business development for technical products or solutions. • Comfortable with consultative selling: lead qualification, requirement discovery, RFQ/quotation handling, and proposal coordination. • Strong communication and follow-up discipline; able to work remotely and coordinate across time zones. • English proficiency (written and spoken). Nice-to-have • Experience in energy & power related scope: MV/LV distribution, switchgear, transformers, protection & control, substation-related equipment, renewable energy, industrial power systems. • Existing network in one or more of the following: integrators, EPCs, electrical contractors, distributors, industrial/commercial buyers. • Additional languages are a plus (depending on the metro area). Work Style • Self-driven and reliable follow-up; comfortable with performance-based compensation. • Able to keep clean notes and pipeline records (basic CRM tracking is enough). 5) Performance & Success Metrics You will be measured on: • Number of qualified meetings and validated opportunities created per month • Number and value of RFQs / quotations supported • Number of closed-won deals (contract value) • Pipeline quality and follow-up discipline (clean opportunity data, clear next steps) 6) Compensation & Benefits Commission-based • 1%–2% of contract amount (minimum 1%), depending on product category and deal type. • Commission paid based on confirmed contract and payment milestones (aligned with delivery terms). Operating support (performance-based) • For active contributors who conduct client visits and maintain a consistent pipeline, we may provide a monthly allowance to support work-related expenses (phone/transportation), subject to performance and local compliance. Official certification • Once collaboration is established and you begin formal client-facing activities, we will issue an official Sales / Cooperation Manager Certification and a verified status in our internal system. 7) Target Area This role focuses on Chicago and surrounding areas. Priority cities/subregions: Chicago / Naperville / Aurora / Gary (flexible depending on your network and project coverage). 8) How to Apply Apply via LinkedIn and include a short note (2–4 lines): • Your city/state • Your industry focus (e.g., MV/LV distribution, renewables, industrial power, data center power) • Your current B2B network type (integrators/EPC/contractors/distributors/industrial buyers) • One example project or customer type you’ve supported (optional)