Application Guide

How to Apply for Strategy Manager

at Solar Landscape

🏢 About Solar Landscape

Solar Landscape is the #1 commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S., transforming only 4% of commercial rooftops with solar today. They move fast, solve hard problems, and have won the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grand Prize for Clean Energy. Working here means joining a collaborative, high-impact team reshaping America’s energy future.

About This Role

As a Strategy Manager, you will drive the strategic direction of the company, analyzing markets, identifying growth opportunities, and executing initiatives to scale solar adoption. Your work will directly impact the acceleration of clean energy deployment across the U.S., making a tangible difference in communities.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start with a cross-functional meeting to align on a new market entry strategy, followed by analyzing competitor data and financial models. After lunch, you could present findings to the leadership team, then collaborate with the business development team on a partnership pitch. You'll end the day reviewing project timelines and preparing for next week's strategic offsite.

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🎯 Who Solar Landscape Is Looking For

  • You have 5+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or a related field, ideally within renewable energy or infrastructure.
  • You are a clear thinker who can synthesize complex data into actionable insights and communicate them effectively to senior leadership.
  • You thrive in a fast-paced environment, are comfortable with ambiguity, and can manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously.
  • You are collaborative by default, enjoy working cross-functionally, and bring a grounded, no-ego attitude to the team.

📝 Tips for Applying to Solar Landscape

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific strategic projects where you drove measurable outcomes (e.g., market entry, revenue growth, cost savings).

2

In your cover letter, mention Solar Landscape's specific achievements (e.g., #1 ranking, DOE prize) and connect them to your own experience.

3

Showcase your understanding of the commercial rooftop solar market, including regulatory challenges and incentives (e.g., ITC, SRECs).

4

Quantify your impact in previous roles—use numbers to demonstrate how your strategies improved performance.

5

Prepare a brief case study or example of a strategic problem you solved, ready to discuss in an interview.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Emphasize your passion for renewable energy and how your strategic skills can accelerate Solar Landscape's mission.", 'Highlight your experience with market analysis, competitive intelligence, and cross-functional leadership.', 'Demonstrate your ability to move fast and execute—reference a past project where you turned strategy into results.', "Show cultural fit by mentioning your collaborative, grounded approach and alignment with the company's values."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Solar Landscape's press releases and news articles to understand recent projects and partnerships.
  • → Study their competitors (e.g., other commercial solar developers) and their market positioning.
  • → Understand the policy landscape: ITC, net metering, and state-level renewable portfolio standards.
  • → Check out their culture on Glassdoor or LinkedIn to get a sense of team dynamics.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you evaluate a new market for commercial rooftop solar expansion?
2 Describe a time you influenced a strategic decision with data and analysis.
3 How do you prioritize competing initiatives when resources are limited?
4 What trends do you foresee in the U.S. solar industry over the next 3-5 years?
5 Walk me through how you would approach a partnership strategy with property owners.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic application—failing to mention Solar Landscape's specific achievements or mission will stand out.
  • Avoid being too theoretical; this company values execution and results, so focus on your hands-on impact.
  • Don't overlook the collaborative aspect—emphasizing individual achievement without teamwork may be a mismatch.

📅 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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