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Sr Account Executive – Sustainable Infrastructure

Houston, TX • Remote

Posted: August 24, 2026

Senior Account Executive – Sustainable Infrastructure
Location: Texas Region... Either Austin, Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio areas | Hybrid/Remote within region)
Compensation


Base Salary: $101,100 – $150,400


Commission Potential: ~$500K–$750K


Bonus Target: 20%


Vehicle: Company car or mileage reimbursement (rental car as needed)


Full benefits package included



Overview
We are seeking a Senior Account Executive to lead high-value, complex solution sales focused on sustainable infrastructure and performance-based energy solutions. This role involves selling bundled, outcomes-driven offerings — often with guaranteed savings — to executive-level decision-makers (C-suite and equivalent).
This is a strategic sales role centered on building long-term partnerships with building owners and public-sector institutions while expanding managed account relationships through renewable services, performance contracting, design-build solutions, and Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) models.

Territory & Market Focus


Primary Territory: Any of the main TX cities (Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas - Fort Worth, etc)


Preferred Base: Memphis, TN (flexible virtually anywhere within territory)


Vertical Markets:


K–12 education


Local and state government


Utilities


Community colleges





Key Responsibilities
Enterprise & Solution Sales


Lead the sale of large, sophisticated solution offerings with guaranteed financial and operational outcomes


Position multi-year service agreements and performance contracting as the foundation of long-term account relationships


Evaluate and position alternative delivery models including design-build and Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS)


Expand share of customer wallet by broadening solution adoption within managed accounts


Executive-Level Relationship Management


Engage C-suite executives, economic buyers, and owner’s representatives


Build trusted advisory relationships grounded in business, financial, and operational value


Translate customer challenges into compelling, differentiated solutions


Serve as customer advocate internally to ensure delivery of promised value


Account & Pipeline Management


Target, qualify, and pursue new high-potential customers while expanding existing accounts


Leverage structured sales checkpoints to gain commitments and advance opportunities


Actively manage pipeline and opportunity action plans aligned with customer buying cycles


Utilize CRM and account planning tools to track strategy, progress, and execution


Cross-Functional Leadership


Lead matrixed project development teams across engineering, finance, legal, construction management, and operations


Maximize utilization of Project Development Engineering and technical resources


Coordinate internal stakeholders to deliver cohesive, high-value proposals


Proposal Development & Closing


Develop, present, and negotiate complex proposals and financial agreements


Address resistance, negotiate value, and close major opportunities


Secure executive commitment through strong financial, operational, and sustainability positioning


Market Strategy & Visibility


Participate in regional sales and marketing planning


Support vertical market sales strategies and new customer targeting


Represent the organization at industry trade shows and professional associations


Utilize generative AI tools for prospect research, competitive positioning, and value articulation



Qualifications


Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)


5–7+ years of progressive enterprise or solution-based sales experience


Demonstrated success selling at the C-level


Strong business and financial acumen


Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization


Proven commitment to achieving and exceeding sales targets


Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%



Why This Role


High-impact, executive-level selling with significant earning potential


Focus on sustainability, infrastructure modernization, and energy performance


Long-cycle, relationship-driven sales — not transactional


Strong internal support structure and resources


Opportunity to shape regional strategy and market growth