Director of Business Development

About

ORKA Finance

ORKA Finance is transforming financing to advance the adoption of commercial solar by small to medium sized businesses.

Now more than ever the world needs more access to solar, with affordable solutions that help businesses save money. And contractors need better financing that helps them help small businesses. This is where ORKA comes in - we empower contractors and small businesses with commercially friendly, solar-specific loans delivered in a simple and elegant manner.

There are other options out there for small businesses - antiquated bank programs that are slow and painful. The SMB space has been struggling with these offerings for years. Not anymore. We’re changing that.

Key Responsibilities

Win new contractor/developer relationships that can driven meaningful commercial solar loan volume.
Provide an outstanding experience and support to the ORKA partner network.
Conduct phone and web-based appointments with installers to train installer and sales reps, build relationships, communicate developments, and collect feedback.
You will also solicit feedback on ORKAs products and services, conduct market intelligence, drive improvements, and act as an internal advocate for our partners.
Develop and improve sales operations processes.
Collect and resolve installer issues.
Manage communications with installers and maintain accurate records.
Work cross-functionally as a part of the ORKA team to grow our market share.
Forecast performance for your territory.

Requirements

Important to be

Must have

3+ year experience working in a high growth environment, with 3+ years experience selling to and supporting a network of commercial solar contractors and developers.
Growth mindset, strong and natural relationship management skills.
Experience selling in both large and small startup companies.
Strong verbal, written, presentation skills.
Highly passionate self-starter that can balance independent and collaborative style of working, with an entrepreneurial mindset, high integrity and professionalism.

Should have

Deep experience in B2B sales and business development.
Strong understanding of financing, especially commercial and/or consumer loans.
Strong customer empathy and experience shaping financial product direction and partner (contractor) experience based on customer needs.
Interpersonal and communication skills that shine when you’re talking with a customer, working CEOs and CFOs, or engaging a cross-functional audience.

Nice to have

What we offer

Early-stage, high-growth, high-complexity and reward.
Ability to make your mark as a foundational member.
Competitive compensation and equity.
Medical, dental, vision benefits.
Position is remote (can be based anywhere, preference is for East Coast).

ORKA is a clean energy financial technology company operating in stealth. (orkafinance.com)

Current options in the market are slow, bureaucratic, and not focused enough on the customer. We’re leveraging technology to unblock the deployment of better energy, deliver a stronger value proposition and (dare we say) a delightful client experience. Say that again: stale, antiquated. Replace it with fast refreshing delightful. Ahh, that’s better.

If you’re committed to a smart, sustainable economy and passionate about building an intuitive, transformative experience, come check us out. We’re venture-backed, well-capitalized, and the founding team brings combined three decades of related experience.

‍Additional information: ORKA and its mission will be covered in detail with qualified candidates. We value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you are interested,

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