Now Hiring - RPS Solar Pumps - Director of Sales & Marketing in Davis, CA

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We're looking for a Director of Sales & Marketing to join our team in Woodland, CA and help more people access clean, reliable water--without relying on fossil fuels or costly infrastructure. If you love solving real- world problems, supporting independent communities, and being part of something that actually makes a difference, you'll feel right at home here. Through our main brands, RPS Solar Pumps and RPS Water Pumps, we empower customers with DIY ready products, industry-leading support, and innovative technology. About Rural Power Systems Inc At RPS, we're solar-powered and people-powered! Every pump that leaves our warehouse means one less generator or power line--and cleaner, safer access to water. It supports healthier animals, plants, and people while boosting the resilience, independence, and self-sufficiency of rural families and communities. We're mission-driven, impact-focused, and yes--we're as cool as it sounds. We help folks across the country pump water sustainably, from off- grid ranches to remote homesteads. We're a team of tinkerers, builders, customer champions, and adventurers who take pride in solving real-world problems with clean technology. No corporate fluff, just honest work that matters. Description

About Us

At RPS, we're solar-powered and people-powered! Every pump that leaves our warehouse means one less generator or power line--and cleaner, safer access to water. It supports healthier animals, plants, and people while boosting the resilience, independence, and self-sufficiency of rural families and communities. We're mission-driven, impact-focused, and yes--we're as cool as it sounds. We help folks across the country pump water sustainably, from off-grid ranches to remote homesteads. We're a team of tinkerers, builders, customer champions, and adventurers who take pride in solving real-world problems with clean technology. No corporate fluff, just honest work that matters.

• The Job

What You'll Do

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• Set the vision and the day to day game plan to hit our revenue goals.
• Incorporate continuous process improvement methodologies at all levels of sales and marketing to be sure we are adapting quickly from feedback, inside and outside market changes
• Run sales and marketing like a well oiled machine, making sure both teams are working in sync and cranking.
• Keep your eyes on the numbers (forecasts, funnel, ROI), but also on the people (customers, team, partners).
• Lead, coach and grow our sales and marketing teams to crush goals without losing the RPS Core Values.
• Build unforgettable campaigns for solar and AC water pumps.
• Oversee digital, social, SEO, ads, trade shows, and all the ways we reach our people.
• Expand business development efforts to new markets with existing products.
• Identify opportunities and establish new sales channels / channel partnerships.
• Track what's working, scrap what's not and always be experimenting.
• Partner with our stellar customer service and operations team to keep customers happy long after the sale.
• Ready to lead growth at RPS?
• Let's make water flow, ideas spark, and customers smile.

What You Bring

You're excited about work that directly impacts people's lives and our planet. Whether you're tech-savvy, customer-obsessed, mechanically inclined--or all three--you bring curiosity, team collaboration, and a strong sense of purpose to the table. You might be a great fit if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business or related field; Masters degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience growing revenue (in sales, marketing, or ideally both).
• Strong leadership experience managing cross functional teams in a high growth environment.
• Knows what it takes to grow a company up--from start-up hustle to a more established, high-performing team.
• Proven track record of building growth across multiple brands or product lines.
• Digital marketing + e-commerce chops and a solid understanding of CRM, Marketing Automation, email campaigns, Google Analytics and Ad dashboards.
• Experience marketing and selling products to end consumers, not services to other businesses.
• Experience training different sales methodologies
• Experience building training and onboarding programs of entry level teammates, as well as improvement/coaching programs for more senior reps
• Experience with building new channels and channel partnerships.
• A leader who inspires but isn't afraid to hop on a sales call or write a campaign headline.
• Can troubleshoot creatively and think like a customer
• Believe in rural resilience and clean technology
• Want to be part of a team where mission isn't a buzzword--it's the reason Why You 'll Love Working Here
• Comprehensive

Benefits

: 401K match, health care, paid holidays, PTO, sick leave, and pet insurance.

• Unique Perks : Off-grid and volunteer PTO days, triple-your-impact donation matching, and AAA Roadside Assistance membership.
• Vibrant Culture : Unlimited coffee, regular parties, delicious food, karaoke nights, and a fun-loving team spirit.
• Work-Life Balance : We operate Monday through Friday, keeping weekends sacred for rest and family time.
• Farm Fresh Goodness : Enjoy our company garden, and meet our resident chickens and ducks--fresh veggies and eggs are on us! We know great candidates sometimes don't tick every box--if you're excited about the role and our mission, we'd still love to hear from you. Salary $160,000 - $160,000 per year