Full-Time

Sales Executive

Mantis Innovation

Mantis Innovation

201-500 employees

Energy procurement, HVAC, LEDs, solar, automation

Compensation Overview

$100k - $230k/yr

Houston, TX, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid work schedule; travel required 40-60% out of region.

Category
Sales & Account Management (2)
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Requirements
  • 5+ years consultative sales experience
  • Ability to multi-task in a high volume fast paced work environment with very tight deadlines
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Confident and coachable
  • Displays passion for learning and brings new ideas to the table that benefits peers and clients
Responsibilities
  • Quickly evaluate existing systems in a facility (lighting, HVAC, mechanical, BMS/controls) and identify solutions and upgrades utilizing hours of operation, cost of electricity, probable utility incentive, and tax benefits
  • Create and revise project scopes to conform to ROI and Payback criteria that will meet client, utility and sales requirements
  • Work with utility on all facets of ensuring project conforms and fully qualifies for incentives
  • Ensure projects meets profitability metrics
  • Identify comprehensive projects, (mechanical, gas, controls, etc), and bring in necessary resources to develop a comprehensive project, as warranted
  • Work with sales engineers and project managers in a team environment to create value for customers
  • Use a detail-oriented approach to evaluate sales opportunities and adjust as needed to customer needs
  • Out of region travel will be required (estimated 40-60%)
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficiency with Salesforce preferred

Mantis Innovation delivers smart, sustainable solutions to improve facility performance and energy efficiency for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients in the United States. It combines energy procurement, HVAC improvements, LED lighting, solar solutions, and building automation with data analytics to optimize energy use and operations. The company provides consulting, project management, and long-term service contracts, using technology to drive measurable improvements in energy efficiency and operational performance. Its goal is to advance global sustainability by turning facility operations into tangible, data-backed results.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Achieved $105.7 million revenue in 2024 with 225 employees across 15 US locations.
  • Secured $350,000 funding to expand energy management services.
  • Appointed Jeremy Gonser and Richard Prinz as VP Sales on October 24, 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Three VP Sales hires in 15 months erode client trust and stall revenue.
  • Conflicting COO names signal disarray, deterring enterprise clients in 3-6 months.
  • 210 employees risk paralysis from CEO Darrell Whitley's departure in 12-24 months.

What makes Mantis Innovation unique

  • Specializes in data center optimization via energy, airflow, and controls integration.
  • Tailors solutions for financial, healthcare, manufacturing, and education sectors.
  • Uses data analytics from billions of facility feet for consulting decisions.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Company News

Mighty Union Agency
Feb 12th, 2025
Boston Digital (A Mighty Union Company) Launches a Refreshed Digital Experience for Mantis Innovation

Boston Digital (now part of Mighty Union) collaborated closely with Mantis Innovation to create a website that reflects their expertise and makes it easier than ever for users to access the information they need.

CityBiz
Oct 29th, 2024
Mantis Innovation Appoints Jeremy Gonser and Richard Prinz as Vice Presidents of Sales

Mantis Innovation appoints Jeremy Gonser and Richard Prinz as Vice Presidents of Sales.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 24th, 2023
Mantis Innovation is Recognized as a 2023 Eversource Energy Excellence Award Winner

Mantis Innovation is recognized as a 2023 Eversource Energy Excellence Award winner.

Business Wire
Sep 20th, 2022
Mantis Innovation Wins Second Consecutive Ercg Excellence Award

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mantis Innovation, provider of smart, sustainable solutions to improve facility performance, announced today that its Energy Solutions division has been presented with its second consecutive ABC (Aggregators, Brokers, and Consultants) Excellence Award from the Energy Research Consulting Group (ERCG). These awards were granted based on the results of ERCG’s annual survey that assesses vital indicators in those who work with, or as, third-party intermediaries in the energy market. Mantis Innovation was named Top Broker in Overall Satisfaction and Top Broker in Share of Supplier Top 5 in 2021 (for 2020). Key drivers for winning the ERCG awards include treating suppliers like partners, having a fair and transparent process for winning business, and having accurate and complete client information. Over 100 firms participated in ERCG’s study for 2021. ABC Excellence Award rankings are based on surveys of these participating suppliers, representing an estimated 69% of the commercial and industrial market. This award marks the third time in the last four years that the Energy Solutions division of Mantis has taken the #1 ranking for Overall Satisfaction