Mantis Innovation
Sales Executive, Facility Solutions
Houston, TX
Sales – Sales, Projects West / Full-Time / Hybrid
Mantis Innovation provides managed facility services and turnkey program management with technology-enabled solutions that target the entire building footprint. We look at the entire facility—inside and out—and can impact 70% of what a building operator allocates critical budget dollars toward, including: Strategic electricity and natural gas procurement, renewable energy, and demand response; climate impact reduction and reporting, net zero strategies, and sustainability planning; roofing, solar, HVAC assessment management, pavement, building envelope, data center optimization, and EV charging; lighting/LED retrofits, HVAC/mechanical systems, and BMS/BAS improvements and implementation.
General Purpose:
The Sales Executive, Facility Solutions will drive client growth for our managed facility services and turnkey program offerings, with technology-enabled solutions that target the entire building footprint. This role involves identifying and developing strategies that improve operational efficiency, sustainability, and infrastructure performance. You will work closely with engineers, sales professionals, project managers, and client stakeholders to audit current systems, develop solution strategies, build proposals, and close project opportunities. This position requires a consultative sales approach focused on understanding building infrastructure challenges and applying best-fit technologies across a range of systems. Travel is required for on-site evaluations and client engagement.
Here's what you'll do:
- Quickly evaluate existing systems in commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities (including HVAC, lighting, mechanical, electrical, roofing, pavement, building envelope, and controls) and propose tailored solutions that optimize performance, energy usage, occupant comfort, and potential utility incentive benefits.
- Conduct site audits and assessments to understand facility needs and identify solution opportunities.
- Create and revise solution scopes to meet ROI, payback, and performance targets.
- Present solution strategies and value-based proposals to decision-makers, facility managers, and engineers.
- Lead and manage the full sales cycle to achieve annual quota—from building and managing pipeline to developing opportunities through deal closure, including contract negotiations.
- Create and maintain a territory-specific sales plan with defined targets and growth strategies.
- Utilize business and financial knowledge to develop compelling value propositions that align with client goals.
- Coordinate internal stakeholders in crafting customized deal structures and solution positioning.
- Qualify inbound and outbound opportunities and manage demand generation efforts.
- Engage in high-level executive conversations to understand business priorities, financial drivers, and strategic objectives.
- Navigate complex accounts with multiple sites, global footprints, or high operational complexity.
- Share best practices across the sales organization and support coaching of fellow sales executives.
- Collaborate with utility providers and internal teams to qualify projects for available energy incentives and rebates.
- Drive favorable solution specifications and influence smart building standards with consultants and design engineers.
- Coordinate with solution engineers and project delivery teams to ensure project feasibility, profitability, and execution success.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including end users, contractors, and engineering firms.
- Travel for client-facing meetings, site visits, and presentations (estimated 40–50%).
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of complex solution selling experience in facility management & construction, energy efficiency, sustainability, or smart building technologies.
- Demonstrated success in developing and closing performance-based projects of $5M or more.
- Experience working with engineers, contractors, and utility incentive programs.
- Knowledge and experience with building systems including HVAC, lighting, controls, roofing, and envelope strategies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce (or comparable CRM tools) preferred.
Skills of the job:
- Broad knowledge of facility systems and construction, including mechanical, electrical, lighting, HVAC, building envelope, and smart technologies.
- Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to uncover client needs and align solutions to business objectives.
- Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, compelling business value propositions.
- Experience navigating complex sales cycles and engaging with diverse stakeholders (facility managers, engineers, executives, contractors).
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Confident, coachable, and proactive with a growth mindset and a collaborative approach.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to both technical and non-technical audiences.
$125,000 - $375,000 a year
The above salary mentioned is OTE (On-Target Earnings): base salary PLUS commission
Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.
What else can we offer you?
We offer a fantastic lineup of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401k Matching, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, and a flexible hybrid work schedule (for office-based employees). Working at Mantis also brings tremendous professional development opportunities that allow you to make a real impact on both the company and your career!
Not sure you meet every single requirement?
Studies show that women and individuals from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. At Mantis, we’re committed to building an inclusive and equitable team—so if this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you, even if your experience doesn’t match every single qualification.
Mantis Innovation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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