Jobs · Business Development · Texas

Senior Technical Sales Associate

Aurora Energy Research · Austin, TX · 1 wk ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time

About the role

Aurora Energy Research is a leading provider of proprietary software and data platforms for the global energy transition. We are seeking a senior commercial professional with deep knowledge of the energy sector to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead complex, high-value enterprise sales cycles with Aurora’s most strategic accounts, including major utilities, energy developers, green funds, and institutional investors.
  • Own and grow a portfolio of key accounts, developing multi-stakeholder relationships from technical teams through to C-suite.
  • Structure and negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements, including multi-product and multi-year deals.
  • Drive cross-sell and up-sell opportunities across Aurora’s full software suite, identifying where our tools can deepen client value.
  • Act as a trust advisor to clients, leveraging your energy market knowledge to frame Aurora’s software solutions in the context of real commercial and regulatory challenges.
  • Contribute to go-to-market strategy for software products, working with product and marketing teams to sharpen Aurora’s positioning in target segments.
  • Provide market intelligence and client feedback to inform the product roadmap, ensuring Aurora’s tools stay ahead of industry needs.
  • Represent Aurora at senior-level industry events, conferences, and client forums.
  • Maintain rigorous pipeline discipline in Salesforce, with accurate forecasting and deal documentation across all stages.
  • Mentor junior members of the Technical Sales team, sharing sector knowledge and best practices.
  • Collaborate with the Technical Sales Marketing team on targeted campaigns and thought leadership initiatives aimed at senior energy sector audiences.

Requirements

  • At least two years of professional experience in the energy sector – in a commercial, analytical, advisory, or market-facing role.
  • Substantive knowledge of wholesale power markets, battery storage systems, or renewable energy project finance.
  • The commercial gravitas to lead enterprise sales conversations with senior stakeholders – you're comfortable negotiating complex deals and navigating long cycles.
  • Excellent communicator: you can translate technically complex energy and software concepts into clear, compelling business cases.
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail – you manage multiple high-stakes relationships without dropping the ball.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.

Desirable Attributes

  • A track record of working with or for major energy developers, utilities, green funds, or institutional energy investors.
  • An energy analytics, research, or consultancy firm.
  • A strategy consultancy.
  • An energy SaaS or technology provider serving utilities, developers, or investors.
  • An energy developer, utility, or green infrastructure fund in a commercial or market-facing capacity.
  • Experience with Salesforce or comparable enterprise CRM platforms.
  • Fluency in a major European language.

What we offer

  • A fun, informal, collaborative and international work culture.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Access to regular coaching and mentoring sessions and the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals.
  • A brand-new office space in the vibrant and culturally rich East Austin area.
  • Access to the Aurora Academy, our training program offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills.

Company Commitment

The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavorable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.

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