Application Guide

How to Apply for Head of Module Sales

at Swift Solar

🏢 About Swift Solar

Swift Solar is a pioneering solar technology company developing high-efficiency perovskite tandem solar panels. By combining perovskite and silicon, we aim to deliver the most efficient and affordable solar modules on the market, accelerating the transition to clean energy. Join us to be at the forefront of solar innovation and directly combat climate change.

About This Role

As Head of Module Sales, you will own the commercial relationship with utility-scale and distributed generation customers, from initial outreach to securing long-term supply agreements. Your work will directly shape Swift Solar's market entry and revenue growth, positioning our cutting-edge HJT and tandem products with major IPPs, developers, and utilities.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start with a call with a potential IPP customer to discuss their upcoming solar pipeline and how Swift Solar's tandem modules could fit. Mid-morning, you'll coordinate with product management to relay customer feedback on module specifications. Afternoon could involve preparing a term sheet for a framework agreement, followed by an internal meeting with executive leadership to align on commercial strategy for a key account.

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🎯 Who Swift Solar Is Looking For

  • A seasoned sales leader with 10-15 years of utility-scale solar experience, specifically selling modules, trackers, or major project equipment to IPPs, developers, EPCs, and utilities.
  • Deeply connected in the solar industry, with an existing rolodex of decision-makers at top-tier procurement organizations and a proven track record of closing multi-MW supply agreements.
  • Understands the technical and financial nuances of utility-scale solar project development, including bankability requirements, LCOE analysis, and module performance guarantees.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment, able to coordinate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and executive teams to align customer needs with product roadmaps.

📝 Tips for Applying to Swift Solar

1

Highlight specific examples of utility-scale module supply agreements you've negotiated, including the MW volume and customer type (IPP, developer, etc.).

2

Mention any experience with HJT or tandem solar technology, even if tangential, to show you understand Swift Solar's product differentiation.

3

Quantify your sales achievements: total MW sold, revenue generated, or number of strategic accounts closed over the past 5 years.

4

Tailor your resume to emphasize relationships with key customers that overlap with Swift Solar's target market (e.g., large IPPs, utilities).

5

Include a brief note in your cover letter about why you're excited to join a startup commercializing next-gen solar technology.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for advancing solar technology and combating climate change through innovative products like perovskite tandems.', 'Your proven ability to build and close large-scale utility solar deals from scratch, including navigating complex procurement processes.', "Your existing relationships with key decision-makers at IPPs, developers, and utilities that align with Swift Solar's target accounts.", 'Your experience coordinating with technical teams to support customer diligence and bankability discussions, ensuring confidence in new module technologies.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study Swift Solar's technology: understand the efficiency gains of their tandem modules compared to conventional silicon and the current stage of development.
  • → Review the competitive landscape for next-generation solar modules, particularly other perovskite startups and how Swift Solar differentiates.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the key IPPs, developers, and utilities in the US solar market that are early adopters of new technologies.
  • → Look into recent utility-scale solar procurement trends, including any RFPs that emphasize high efficiency or bifacial modules.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a time you introduced a new solar module technology to a skeptical utility customer and how you overcame their concerns.
2 How would you prioritize accounts for Swift Solar's initial market launch given our HJT and tandem product roadmap?
3 Describe your process for negotiating a framework agreement or conditional supply agreement with a major IPP.
4 What do you see as the biggest barriers to adoption for perovskite tandem modules, and how would you address them?
5 How would you collaborate with our product management team to align customer requirements with our product development timelines?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Avoid being too generic about your solar sales experience; focus specifically on utility-scale module sales, not residential or C&I.
  • Do not underestimate the importance of bankability and technical diligence; show you understand how to work with engineering teams to address customer concerns.
  • Don't ignore the startup context: emphasize your ability to operate with limited resources, build processes from scratch, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

📅 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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