Project Manager / Inside Sales Manager

July 3, 2026 Auto Import

This is a remote position. <div> </div>Project Manager / Inside Sales Manager A fast-growing organization transforming the commercial energy and lighting industry through innovative project delivery and service-based solutions seeks a Commercial Project Manager to support the sales organization by driving pipeline visibility, sales process execution, CRM accuracy, and cross-functional coordination. This is an ideal opportunity for a highly organized, commercially minded professional who thrives at the intersection of sales operations, project management, CRM administration, contract coordination, and business process improvement. Rather than carrying a sales quota, you'll play a critical role in ensuring opportunities move efficiently from initial engagement through contract execution. Key Responsibilities <ul style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0"> <li style="list-style-type:disc; font-size:12pt; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre" dir="ltr">Serve as the primary operational partner for the outside sales team, ensuring opportunities progress through each stage of the sales pipeline. </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc; font-size:12pt; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre" dir="ltr">Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline reports, opportunity status, and sales documentation. </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc; font-size:12pt; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre" dir="ltr">Track deals from initial prospect engagement through quoting, internal approvals, contract preparation, legal review, execution, and project handoff. </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc; font-size:12pt; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre" dir="ltr">Coordinate with Sales, Finance, Operations, Legal, and executive stakeholders to ensure timely completion of deliverables. </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc; font-size:12pt; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre" dir="ltr">Identify missing information, follow up with stakeholders, and keep action items moving to prevent stalled opportunities. </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc; font-size:12pt; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre" dir="ltr">Monitor quote-to-contract workflows and ensure required documentation is complete before advancing deals. </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc; font-size:12pt; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre" dir="ltr">Provide regular pipeline reporting, sales forecasts, and deal status updates to leadership. </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc; font-size:12pt; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre" dir="ltr">Improve sales operations by identifying workflow inefficiencies and recommending scalable process improvements. </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc; font-size:12pt; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre" dir="ltr">Foster accountability across cross-functional teams while maintaining strong communication and operational discipline. </li> </ul>Qualifications <ul style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0"> <li style="list-style-type:disc; font-size:12pt; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre" dir="ltr">Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Sales Operations, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc; font-size:12pt; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre" dir="ltr">3+ years of experience in Sales Operations, Commercial Operations, Project Management, CRM Administration, or Inside Sales Support. </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc; font-size:12pt; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre" dir="ltr">Experience supporting project-based sales environments such as energy, lighting, construction, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, ESCO, or building technologies is highly preferred. </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc; font-size:12pt; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre" dir="ltr">Strong understanding of commercial sales processes, including pipeline management, proposals, contract coordination, and project handoffs. </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc; font-size:12pt; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre" dir="ltr">Experience maintaining CRM systems such as Salesforce or similar platforms. </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc; font-size:12pt; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre" dir="ltr">Excellent organizational, follow-up, and stakeholder management skills with the confidence to hold teams accountable for deliverables. </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc; font-size:12pt; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre" dir="ltr">Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently in a remote environment. </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc; font-size:12pt; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre" dir="ltr">Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and process improvement skills. </li> </ul>What Makes You Successful <ul style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0"> <li style="list-style-type:disc; font-size:12pt; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre" dir="ltr">Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail. </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc; font-size:12pt; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre" dir="ltr">Comfortable coordinating cross-functional teams without direct management authority. </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc; font-size:12pt; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre" dir="ltr">Proactive, persistent, and able to keep complex sales opportunities moving forward. </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc; font-size:12pt; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre" dir="ltr">Commercially minded with the ability to understand business priorities and sales workflows. </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc; font-size:12pt; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre" dir="ltr">Process-driven while remaining adaptable in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. </li> </ul>Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to become the operational backbone of a growing commercial organization. You'll work closely with sales leadership and cross-functional teams to improve execution, strengthen pipeline visibility, and help ensure high-value opportunities successfully move from prospect to signed contract. Your work will directly influence operational efficiency, customer experience, and business growth. <div> ESP PROSEARCH: We are Executive Recruiters with a proprietary search methodology dedicated to bringing people together in the Lighting, Controls, and related Cleantech Industries. We Recruit Proven Performers #WRPP within the Sales, Product Management, Business Development and Engineering disciplines with Industry Titans to Leading Edge Start Ups. Visit<a style="font-size:16px" target="_blank" href="http://www.espprosearch.com/"> www.ESPprosearch.com</a> for additional opportunities. Connect on LinkedIn and follow our<a style="font-size:16px" target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/786492/admin/feed/posts/"> Company Page</a> to remain current on our latest opportunities. Contact: Eric S. Pollack ESP PROSEARCH, LLC 786 573 9273 <a style="font-size:16px" target="_blank" href="mailto:eric@ESPprosearch.com">eric@ESPprosearch.com</a> <a style="font-size:16px" target="_blank" href="http://espprosearch.com/">ESPprosearch.com</a> <a style="font-size:16px" target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericpollackprofile/">Connect with me!</a> </div> <div> </div>

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