Application Guide

How to Apply for Chief Commercial Officer

at Pivot Energy

🏢 About Pivot Energy

Pivot Energy is a fast-growing leader in the distributed solar and storage space, uniquely positioned to accelerate the clean energy transition through community and commercial projects. Their focus on high-impact decarbonization and market leadership makes them an exciting place to drive meaningful change in the energy sector.

About This Role

As Chief Commercial Officer, you will own the entire commercial strategy, from market positioning to client relationships, with a mandate to scale Pivot's distributed generation portfolio. This role is critical for shaping the company's market presence and driving revenue growth through innovative partnerships and policy engagement.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start with a leadership team meeting to align on quarterly commercial targets, followed by a call with a potential corporate off-taker negotiating a PPA. Midday, you could review a market analysis for a new state expansion, then meet with the marketing team to refine a campaign targeting utility partners. You'd likely end the day with a policy briefing or a virtual presentation to an ISO stakeholder group.

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🎯 Who Pivot Energy Is Looking For

  • A seasoned renewable energy executive with 12+ years in commercial strategy, business development, or origination, specifically in distributed solar and storage.
  • Proven track record of building and scaling commercial teams (sales, marketing, client management) to support rapid growth in a competitive market.
  • Deep experience negotiating complex contracts with corporate energy buyers, utilities, and ISOs, including PPAs and storage agreements.
  • Strategic thinker with a strong understanding of energy markets, policy landscapes, and the ability to represent the company externally with key stakeholders.

📝 Tips for Applying to Pivot Energy

1

Highlight specific deals or partnerships you've closed in distributed solar/storage, especially with corporate buyers or utilities.

2

Emphasize your experience in scaling commercial infrastructure—mention team sizes, revenue growth, or process improvements you've led.

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Tailor your resume to show a blend of strategic vision and hands-on execution in market strategy, business development, and policy.

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Use your cover letter to demonstrate your understanding of Pivot's niche in community solar and C&I projects, and how you can expand their reach.

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Include metrics: e.g., 'Grew portfolio by X MW through Y partnerships' or 'Negotiated Z contracts totaling $A in value.'

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your alignment with Pivot's mission to accelerate clean energy through distributed solar and storage, and your passion for decarbonization.", "Specific examples of how you've driven commercialization strategy and built relationships with corporate energy buyers, utilities, or ISOs.", 'Your leadership in scaling commercial teams and infrastructure to support growth, with quantifiable results.', 'Your ability to navigate complex regulatory and market dynamics, and how you can leverage that to position Pivot as a market leader.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Pivot's recent project announcements and partnerships to understand their market focus and growth trajectory.
  • → Study their community solar and C&I offerings, as well as any storage projects, to identify potential expansion areas.
  • → Research the regulatory environment in key states where Pivot operates (e.g., Colorado, Illinois, Maryland) and understand how policies impact their business.
  • → Check out Pivot's leadership team and recent news to get a sense of company culture and strategic priorities.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop a market entry strategy for a new state with different regulatory and utility structures?
2 Describe a complex contract negotiation you led with a corporate buyer or utility—what were the key terms and how did you ensure success?
3 How do you balance short-term revenue goals with long-term strategic positioning in a rapidly evolving market?
4 What’s your approach to building and scaling a commercial team from scratch?
5 How would you engage with policymakers to advance Pivot's interests in distributed solar and storage?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Avoid focusing only on utility-scale experience—this role is specifically about distributed solar and storage, so highlight relevant expertise.
  • Don't be generic about 'renewable energy passion'—instead, show deep knowledge of community solar, C&I PPAs, and storage economics.
  • Avoid neglecting the policy and regulatory aspect—this role involves external representation, so demonstrate your ability to engage with ISOs and policymakers.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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