Application Guide

How to Apply for VP of Subscription Services and Market Operations

at Perch Energy

🏢 About Perch Energy

Perch Energy is a mission-driven clean energy company focused on making solar accessible, affordable, and equitable for all. Their remote-first culture and emphasis on community solar innovation offer a unique opportunity to drive meaningful environmental and social impact while working with cutting-edge market operations.

About This Role

This VP role oversees subscription services and market operations for a portfolio of community solar projects, ensuring best-in-class enrollment, billing, and compliance across key U.S. markets. You'll lead a team to optimize portfolio performance through AI-driven process improvements, directly impacting Perch's ability to scale clean energy access.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start with a stand-up with your subscription team to review enrollment KPIs and fill rates across markets, then pivot to a cross-functional meeting with Sales and Policy to align on upcoming regulatory changes. Afternoon could involve deep-diving into a data analysis of bank optimization using Excel or Salesforce, preparing a presentation for the CEO on AI-driven process improvements, and ending with a one-on-one coaching session with a direct report.

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🎯 Who Perch Energy Is Looking For

  • 4+ years in community solar subscription management with deep knowledge of cost- and usage-based sizing and bank optimization across Oregon, Virginia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, and New Mexico.
  • Proven leadership experience managing teams of managers and analysts, with a track record of streamlining operations using AI and data-driven KPIs.
  • Expert in Salesforce, advanced Excel, and PowerPoint; able to translate complex data into actionable insights for cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Strong cross-functional collaborator who can work effectively with Sales, Policy, Legal, and Operations to drive portfolio performance and utility relationships.

📝 Tips for Applying to Perch Energy

1

Highlight specific community solar markets you've worked in (Oregon, Virginia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, New Mexico) and quantify results (e.g., reduced fill rates by X%, improved bank optimization by Y%).

2

Emphasize any experience with AI or automation in subscription management—mention specific tools or projects that streamlined processes.

3

Tailor your resume to show leadership of teams in enrollment, billing, underwriting, or QC—use metrics like team size, throughput, and error reduction.

4

In your cover letter, connect your work to Perch's mission of equitable clean energy—show you understand their focus on underserved communities.

5

Research Perch's current utility partnerships and mention how you'd leverage them to improve market operations in your cover letter or interview.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your direct experience with community solar subscription management in at least 3 of the key markets (Oregon, Virginia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, New Mexico).', "How you've used AI or data analytics to streamline operations and improve KPIs (e.g., reducing enrollment cycle time).", 'Your leadership philosophy and examples of building high-performing teams in remote or hybrid environments.', "Alignment with Perch's mission of making clean energy equitable—mention specific initiatives or projects that reflect that commitment."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Perch's website and blog to understand their specific community solar projects and partner developers.
  • → Look into their recent press releases or news about utility partnerships, especially in the key markets listed.
  • → Study the regulatory landscape for community solar in the target markets (e.g., recent policy changes in New York or Illinois).
  • → Explore Perch's culture and values on Glassdoor or LinkedIn to align your answers with their mission and remote work style.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would optimize subscription management for a portfolio across multiple states with different regulatory requirements.
2 Describe a time you used AI or automation to solve a business process challenge in community solar operations.
3 How do you balance cost- and usage-based sizing to maximize bank optimization while maintaining customer satisfaction?
4 Tell me about a cross-functional initiative you led that improved portfolio performance—how did you manage stakeholders from Sales, Policy, and Legal?
5 If hired, what would be your 90-day plan to identify process improvement opportunities using data and AI?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Avoid being too generic about solar experience—focus specifically on community solar subscription management and market operations.
  • Don't overlook the AI component; failing to mention any experience or interest in AI-driven process improvement can be a red flag.
  • Avoid applying without tailoring your resume to the key markets—showing no familiarity with Oregon, Virginia, etc., suggests lack of fit.

📅 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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