Full-Time

Chief Commercial Officer

Pivot Energy

Pivot Energy

201-500 employees

Nationwide solar developer, owner-operator, financier

Compensation Overview

$300k - $345k/yr

Denver, CO, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; on-site in Denver, CO part of the workweek.

Category
Business & Strategy (2)
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Required Skills
Sales
Forecasting
Marketing

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Requirements
  • 12+ years of professional experience in renewable energy, with a strong background in commercial strategy, business development, or relationship origination.
  • Proven leadership in building and scaling commercial infrastructure (marketing, sales, and client relationships) to support business growth.
  • Experience developing, structuring, and navigating complex contract negotiations, preferably with large corporate entities, utilities, and ISOs.
  • Exceptional ability to collaborate across functions, bridging the gap between sales/commercial teams and project development/finance operations.
  • Strong strategic mindset with the ability to identify and prioritize high-impact market opportunities in a transforming energy landscape.
  • Deep understanding and comfort with electricity regulations and policies, and the opportunities and restrictions they create for markets for distributed resources.
  • Specific understanding of the intricacies of the distribution grid and how distributed dispatchable assets can play an outsized role in solving today’s energy supply/demand issues.
  • Strong executive presence, with the ability to effectively lead teams across multiple disciplines and motivations; able to deliver integrated and tightly coordinated work products through successful deployment of a broad group of team members.
  • Comfort with a technology-driven work environment, leading teams in adopting tools that accelerate pace and effectiveness.
Responsibilities
  • Drive the commercialization strategy for Pivot’s portfolio of distributed solar and storage development projects, focusing on high-value market opportunities.
  • Define and lead the business strategy for Market Strategy, Corporate Affairs, and Business Development, creating a clear, unified roadmap.
  • Regularly align commercial and business initiatives through strategic planning cycles with internal stakeholders.
  • Provide accurate and reportable market and client contract forecasts, identifying revenue opportunities and risks.
  • Oversee and optimize the infrastructure required for market adoption and tracking of new and complex products, including marketing, sales, and client relationship management.
  • Lead external representation for Pivot, positioning the company as a market and brand leader with key stakeholders, including corporate energy buyers, utilities, ISOs, and policy makers.
  • Establish clear project underwriting parameters early with internal stakeholders to ensure new revenue concepts are commercially robust and bankable, and designed to withstand deep lender scrutiny
  • Monitor evolution of market trends such as customer needs, new products, and strategic partnerships, to ensure Pivot’s product offerings remain at the leading edge of innovative, grid-serving concepts
  • Track policy trends and impacts to emerging and existing market segments.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
  • Proven track record in product formulation and launching new go-to-market strategies.
  • Established relationships with large buyers of energy or decision-makers establishing market structures at utilities, regulators, and ISOs

Pivot Energy develops, finances, and manages solar and energy storage projects, specializing in community solar and commercial installations. Its products work by allowing customers to subscribe to local solar farms for bill credits or by leasing unused property space to host solar equipment that generates clean power. Unlike many competitors that sell off projects after construction, Pivot operates as a long-term asset owner and a certified B-Corporation that integrates agricultural and pollinator-friendly practices into its sites. The company's goal is to expand access to renewable energy for businesses, individuals, and low-income households while balancing profit with social and environmental performance.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • Pivot secured $435 million in 2025 financing to advance 60 community solar projects across nine states.
  • A $200 million tax credit commitment supports 40 community solar projects totaling 144 MWdc across eight states.
  • A strategic partnership with Microsoft delivers a 500 MW community-scale portfolio for localized decarbonization.

What critics are saying

  • Federal tax credit curtailment threatens Pivot's $200 million tax credit purchase revenue within 6–12 months.
  • Microsoft's potential exit from its 500 MW PPA could eliminate revenue for 150+ projects across 20 states.
  • Silfab Solar supply chain disruptions may delay Pivot's 60-project, 225 MW pipeline within 6–12 months.

What makes Pivot Energy unique

  • Pivot is a certified B-Corporation independent power producer owning and operating solar assets.
  • Pivot uniquely combines community solar, commercial on-site solar, and front-of-the-meter leasing models.
  • Pivot leads distributed generation with 4.3 GW developed or under development across nearly 1,900 projects.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Professional Certification Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Education allowance

Meal Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Pet Insurance

Bereavement Leave

Gym Membership

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts

Company Social Events

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

22%
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Pivot Energy named finalist in 2026 Ragan Communications CSR Awards.

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