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Trinasolar

BESS Sales Manager

Trinasolar, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States

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Trina Storage North America is the U.S. energy storage division of Trina Solar, a global leader in smart energy solutions. Our mission is to enable a clean and resilient energy future through fully integrated, cell-to-AC storage. We work with utilities, developers, and IPPs to reduce project risk, simplify procurement, and deliver bankable storage systems at scale.

Trina Storage offers unmatched supply chain strength, deep technical expertise, and a commitment to long‑term partnership. Whether it’s launching next‑gen products, entering new markets, or helping customers navigate complex interconnection and tariff environments, our team is driving innovation where it matters most.

Our team is passionate about clean energy, and we are committed to working with others to create a net‑zero future.

For more information, please visit https://www.trinasolar.com/us/Storage/Solution.

About the Job The Sales Manager for the South Central region is a key driver responsible for developing meaningful opportunities to grow the US utility, developer and IPP storage market and deploy energy solutions for Trina Storage in the Eastern US states. With a mature network in the Utility, IPP and Developer market and expertise in full cycle sales, the successful candidate will prospect, engage, close and execute agreements using their expert power industry knowledge. They will develop and execute a business plan for sales to utilities, independent power producers, developers, and other core customers, leveraging one’s network and selling large scale projects to target customers.

Main Responsibilities

Identify key opportunities in assigned region; drive adoption and acceptance of Trina Storage products and services.

Execute sales plan to penetrate target accounts at all levels.

Collaborate with appropriate constituents to support and engage customers.

Support sales forecasting, pipeline, and RFI activities, and provide timely updates.

Deliver budgetary & fixed proposals for customers.

Support contract negotiations and close transactions.

Liaise between customers and Sales Engineering.

Maintain keen awareness of competitor products and offerings that enable Trina Storage’s continued differentiation and new product development.

Represent Trina Storage at industry conferences, trade shows, and other events.

Fully support the transition from sales to program management and customer support teams.

Requirements

Prior experience working with utilities, microgrid solution providers, developers, IPPs, integrators, OEMs, IE and EPC firms.

Progressive experience selling complex technical systems and solutions.

Keen understanding of the electric and energy storage industries required.

Renewable energy experience desirable, including selling/support/working with lithium‑ion batteries or relevant storage technologies.

Team-oriented approach with an eagerness to continuously collaborate and support.

Demonstrated track record of exceptional problem solving and strategic thinking.

Exceptional communication skills – listening, verbal, and written; strong presentation skills.

Active experience managing key customer relationships with the proven ability to close deals.

Solid understanding of relevant industry codes and regulatory requirements, preferred.

Working knowledge of MS applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; as well as CRM systems such as Salesforce, and/or QuickBASE.

Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application. Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. The base compensation, sales incentive and discretionary incentive may be available, based on performance. Full‑time employees are eligible for PTO, medical, dental and vision (100% coverage), 401(k) plan with company matching, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Renewable Energy; Semiconductor Manufacturing; Utilities; Electric Power Generation

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Trina Solar US (Company) is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions, including but not limited to, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, training, and/or compensation, on the basis of merit. Employment decisions are based on an individual's qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Trina Solar is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and co‑workers.

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