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Brightcore Energy

Sales Manager

Become a Sales Manager at Brightcore Energy in New York, focusing on energy efficiency solutions. Collaborate with the Director of Energy Efficiency Sales to manage your sales pipeline and exceed targets. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions.

Brightcore Energy

Company Overview

Brightcore Energy

New York, NY, United States

2015

Approximately 120 employees (source: cbinsights.com).

What They Do

Brightcore Energy has transitioned from a structured finance-driven firm focused on commercial energy retrofits to a comprehensive provider of turn-key clean energy solutions. The company specializes in geothermal heating and cooling systems, commercial-grade solar installations, energy storage solutions, LED lighting retrofits, electric vehicle charging stations, and smart building technologies that incorporate IoT controls for enhanced energy efficiency (source: brightcoreenergy.com). Brightcore delivers fully integrated products and services that encompass everything from preliminary modeling and feasibility studies to design, financing, construction, and ongoing system performance monitoring. This end-to-end approach is executed through a turn-key design-build model that streamlines timelines and reduces costs for clients (source: businesswire.com). The company primarily targets large commercial and industrial clients, including educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and municipal governments, focusing on sectors such as smart cities and energy storage (source: cbinsights.com). Brightcore differentiates itself through its expertise in challenging urban retrofits and financial structuring that prioritizes robust ROI from energy savings (source: smartbrief.com).

Projects & Track Record

Brightcore Energy has successfully completed numerous notable projects, including a geothermal retrofit at The Beresford, a prominent co-op building in Manhattan. This project utilized a mini rig lowered through a freight elevator to access the Manhattan schist, resulting in performance that exceeded initial projections (source: smartbrief.com). Another significant project is at Bard College, where Brightcore is replacing fossil fuel-fired heating and cooling systems in key campus buildings, with construction commencing in early 2024 (source: businesswire.com). The company has secured a five-year contract with the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to deliver lighting and control retrofits across New York State, showcasing its capability to handle large-scale projects (source: cbinsights.com). Brightcore's partnerships extend to community solar developments with Luminace, reflecting its commitment to expanding solar initiatives (source: businesswire.com).

Recent Developments

In recent news, Brightcore Energy commenced construction on the Bard College geothermal project in February 2024, which aims to replace aging fossil fuel systems in key campus buildings (source: businesswire.com). The company also secured a five-year contract from NYPA on February 4, 2025, specifically for statewide lighting and control upgrades (source: cbinsights.com). Additionally, Brightcore has formed partnerships with Luminace for new community solar projects and received full approval for its submissions to the New Jersey Community Solar Energy Program, both of which are significant steps in its expansion efforts (source: businesswire.com). While no major acquisitions or new funding rounds have been reported post-2023, the company continues to gain recognition for its urban geothermal advancements (source: cbinsights.com).

Working There

Brightcore Energy offers a variety of roles across its in-house team, including positions in engineering for geothermal, solar, and storage design, as well as construction and implementation for turn-key projects. The company also has opportunities in finance and structured finance, reflecting its founding partners' expertise (source: brightcoreenergy.com). Hiring is likely to occur at its primary headquarters in Armonk, as well as its Brooklyn office for urban projects and potentially in Stockholm for international tech development (source: cbinsights.com). The company culture emphasizes a seamless, stress-free client approach, which is mirrored internally, with a focus on making buildings run better and save operational costs (source: brightcoreenergy.com). Specific benefits are not publicly documented, but the firm's grant-stage status and investor backing suggest competitive packages typical for a renewable firm of its size (source: cbinsights.com).

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At Brightcore Energy, we specialize in turn-key solutions that simplify the clean energy journey for large commercial and industrial clients. Whether it's cutting-edge geothermal systems, solar, energy storage, or smart building technologies, we bring expertise, innovation, and a seamless approach to every phase of a project - from planning and design to implementation and ongoing support - thereby streamlining project timelines, reducing costs, and eliminating scope gaps.

Summary/Primary Role

This role will be pivotal in driving revenue and achieving sales targets in key energy efficiency retrofit applications. Working with the Director of Energy Efficiency Sales, you will be responsible for your pipeline through the entire sales process, from initial client introduction to contract signing. You will maintain and update all of your client activities in Brightcore's CRM, providing a comprehensive view of opportunities by maturity stage and value. Regularly reviewing your sales pipeline and prospecting goals, you will collaborate with product support and analysts to develop tailored proposals that meet client expectations for financial, operational, and sustainability objectives. Additionally, you will engage with internal team members in project management and operational support to ensure a smooth transition from sales to project execution.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

(Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)

  • In partnership with the Director of Energy Efficiency Sales, meet or exceed individual sales plan targets for revenue in key applications in Lighting, Motors/Drives, and general HVAC.
  • Develop and manage your sales pipeline, starting with the initial introductions to the client through contract signature.
  • Coordinate handoff on signed contracts with Director of Energy Efficiency Sales to the operational team.
  • Update all client facing activity in Brightcore's CRM to reflect your active opportunities by maturity stage and value to provide a weighted view of activity.
  • Review your pipeline, client activities and results of prospecting goals for the month.
  • Work with Brightcore product support and analysts to tailor proposals to exceed client expectations for financial, operational, and sustainability objectives on projects.
  • All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in sustainability, engineering, business administration or similar OR 4+ years of experience in a sales position preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software such as HubSpot.
  • A strong desire to learn and contribute to an entrepreneurial team.
  • Driven to focus on meeting personal business growth objectives.
  • Understand key building systems and renewable energy space.
  • Personal & professional interest in furthering a clean energy future.
  • A successful approach to client relationship management.

Expected Hours of Work

An Employee is expected to work a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws, while exempt employees may be required to work additional hours as necessary to fulfill their job responsibilities. Overtime requirements will be determined based on the operational needs of the organization.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity). Brightcore also offers a comprehensive set of benefits to compliment the base salary.

Travel Requirements

  • Travel required up to 25% to work/project sites in the greater Northeast Region (but not limited to) of the United States.

Work Environment

  • Office setting.
  • Work site setting.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • This is not a safety sensitive position.

Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace

Brightcore Energy is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Brightcore Energy positions require a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verifications, a criminal history check, and a pre-employment drug screen.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR ?? 40.25), Brightcore Energy is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Brightcore Energy to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

Office/Remote/Field Work

We offer a variety of structured work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, and field-based assignments, aligned with organizational needs and role-specific requirements. Work arrangements are role-dependent, with guidelines established based on position requirements and business needs. This policy is subject to change at Brightcore's discretion.

Brightcore Health Benefits Overview

Brightcore offers a full slate of medical, dental, and vision benefits including options to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA).

401k Plan

Brightcore currently offers both traditional and Roth 401k plans with a dollar-for-dollar match of up to 3% of contributions and $0.50 on the next 2% for a total potential match of 4% annually.

Other Benefits & Perks

  • PTO
  • Financial Wellness Benefits
  • Benefit Concierge Program through Health Advocate
  • EAP - Employee Assistance Program
  • Disability, Life, & AD&D Benefits
  • Access to Marketplace for Discounted Goods & Services

Brightcore Energy is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives.

Brightcore Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We recruit, hire and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), parental status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital, family or partnership status, political affiliation or activities, military service, domestic violence victim status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, caregiver status, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws. Brightcore Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all aspects of employment, including job assignment and compensation.

We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company.

This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Brightcore Energy will assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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About the role

February 12, 2026

Full Time

Company

February 13, 2026

Hybrid

Solar Energy

Brightcore Energy

brightcoreenergy.com

  •  Brooklyn, New York, United States
  •  Armonk, New York, United States

4+ years of experience in a sales position preferred

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