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Sr. Controls Account Executive

Ameresco
paid time off
United States, Michigan
Jan 20, 2026

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.

At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.

Position Overview:

Ameresco currently has a new opportunity for a Controls Account Executive to strategically market and promote controls and building automation solutions in commercial, industrial, institutional, government, higher education, and public housing markets.

Responsibilities

  • Strategically identify, pre-qualify, and acquire prospects for the sale of controls and building automation solutions, turnkey construction projects, design/build, and alternative financed solutions.

  • Formulate successful strategies to increase sales activities and ensure annual goals are attained.

  • Successfully develop, organize, strategically position, prepare and issue winning proposals and presentations.

  • Assume overall responsibility for the development of preliminary and final proposals.

  • Serve as key point of contact with customer and lead all presentations.

  • Exhibit comprehensive knowledge and understanding of entire proposal and contract terms.

  • Develop and maintain knowledge and understanding of all product and service offerings as well as market, renewable, and energy services developments.

  • Coordinate the implementation interface with Project Management and Operations teams.

  • Coordinate Sales lead opportunities with the Sales Consultant Team for Cities, Schools and Higher Ed. Opportunities.

  • Cultivate and foster customer relationships.

  • Perform other duties as required supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience driving marketing and sales activities to develop, secure, and implement multi-million dollar energy efficiency, conservation, and renewable technology performance contract project opportunities.

Additional Qualifications:

  • Progressive experience marketing controls and building automation industry and target markets required, including the ability to identify customer energy needs, effectively communicate energy solutions, and position Ameresco as provider of choice.

  • Proven track record of securing sales of complex offerings from top-level management.

  • Demonstrated sales lead development and account cultivation skills, including effective negotiation, and closing techniques.

  • Strong verbal, written, computer communication, and technical presentation skills.

  • Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and positive business relationships.

  • Valid Drivers' License in good standing, issued by resident state required.

  • Travel required.

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $84,000-$122,250 (presented in good faith). In addition to base pay, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, and may be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role.

Actual pay will depend on factors such as internal equity, skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. This range supports our commitment to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. Compensation may vary by work location, including remote arrangements.

We disclose salary ranges and benefits in all required external and internal postings and will provide further details upon request at any stage of the hiring process. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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Ameresco challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

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Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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