Heritage Cooperative is always looking for friendly, outgoing, customer-service driven employees. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are constantly thinking outside of the box for new ways to make working at Heritage Cooperative attractive to our current and prospective employees. If you see yourself as a future Energy Sales Manager with Heritage Cooperative, apply TODAY at www.heritagecooperative.com/Careers!
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
- 5+ years of successful sales experience
- Proven leadership or team management experience
- Strong communication, presentation, and coaching skills
- Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales goals
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/sales software
- Strong negotiation and closing skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays
- Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends as needed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of sales experience
- Experience in energy markets, procurement, or risk management
- Prior experience managing inside and outside sales teams
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Serve as a positive representation of Heritage Cooperative’s Core Values
- Provide Superior Customer Service
- Highest Standards of Integrity and Trust
- Continuous Improvement
- Being a Good Partner
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of inside and outside sales representatives
- Develop and execute sales strategies to drive revenue growth and market expansion
- Generate new business through networking, strategic partnerships, and direct sales efforts
- Conduct sales calls and attend key customer meetings independently and alongside team members
- Monitor, track, and manage sales pipelines and performance through CRM systems
- Analyze sales data, market trends, and forecasts to guide decision-making
- Provide regular reporting and performance updates to leadership
- Participate in and lead sales meetings, training, and coaching sessions
- Support team members in closing deals and overcoming sales challenges
- Create and review proposals, pricing strategies, and customer contracts
- Educate customers and the business community on energy products and services
- Collaborate with operations, customer service, drivers, and credit departments
- Resolve escalated customer issues and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
- Represent the company at industry events and networking functions
- Ensure compliance with company policies and safety regulations
- Travel frequently to client sites and company locations, occasional overnight stays.
- Perform other duties as assigned
WHY HERITAGE?
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid Holidays, Sick, and Vacation Time
401k with Company Match after 6 months
Farm Bureau Membership
Profit Sharing
Questions? Contact recruiter@heritagecooperative.com
DISCLAIMER
The job description is not intended to cover or describe all tasks, duties and responsibilities the employee may be required to be asked to perform. Heritage Cooperative retains the right to change or add new tasks, duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice to the employee.
WORK AUTHORIZATION
Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required in order to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
Heritage Cooperative provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Heritage Cooperative complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Heritage Cooperative expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Heritage Cooperative’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.
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