Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Sr Technical Sales Engineer to support the growth of the APEX power conversion business, including inverter and PCS product lines, as part of Nextpower’s expanding energy solutions portfolio. This role will be responsible for technical sales engagement with customers, developers, EPCs, integrators, utilities, and strategic partners across the power conversion and energy storage markets.
The Technical Sales Manager will serve as the bridge between customer needs, commercial strategy, product capabilities, engineering, manufacturing, and sales leadership. This role requires strong technical understanding of power electronics, inverters, PCS, energy storage systems, grid-tied equipment, and customer project requirements, combined with the ability to support commercial execution, opportunity development, technical positioning, and customer confidence. Support the Technical Sales organization for the APEX power conversion business with responsibility for engaging in operational objectives, policies, technical sales strategy, organizational execution, and long-term business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Support sales managers and senior technical sales professionals across multiple disciplines.
- Contribute to enterprise initiatives by supporting product launches, market expansion, and commercial growth.
- Technical sales engagement with customers for defining inverter, PCS, and energy storage solutions.
- Partner with Sales, Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Service
- Assist in resolving complex customer and technical issues using conceptual thinking and sound business judgment.
- Represent Nextpower with customers, strategic partners, and industry organizations.
- Provide market intelligence and contribute to future product roadmap priorities.
- Ensure alignment of customer commitments, technical scope, delivery expectations, and commercial priorities.
- 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of technical sales, applications engineering, product management, or related experience.
- Strong knowledge of inverters, PCS, power electronics, battery energy storage systems, and grid-connected equipment.
- Willingness to travel as business needs require.
- Experience supporting new product launches, acquisitions, or market expansion.
- Knowledge of UL, IEEE, NEC, NERC, and utility-scale interconnection requirements.
- Experience with RFP/RFQ responses, compliance matrices, and commercial proposals.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is an experienced technical sales manager who combines expertise in power conversion technologies and applications with the ability to influence stakeholders, develop industry leading solutions, and support long-term commercial growth.
At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.
Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.
Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We are NextpowerSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
- 8+ years of professional experience
- 5+ years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, product management, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of inverters, PCS, power electronics, battery energy storage systems, and grid-connected equipment
- Willingness to travel as business needs require
- Experience supporting new product launches, acquisitions, or market expansion
- Knowledge of UL, IEEE, NEC, NERC, and utility-scale interconnection requirements
- Experience with RFP/RFQ responses, compliance matrices, and commercial proposals
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is offered. The company stood up its own plan in 2023 alongside additional welfare benefits in early 2024.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness offerings include yoga and meditation classes, onsite chair massages and bicycles, commuter/rideshare support, and EV charging at some locations. These extras supplement the core medical, dental, and vision coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and family medical leave are included alongside PTO and paid holidays. This complements the broader U.S. benefits menu.
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