David Hayes

Chief Commercial Officer at Next Energy Company

Bethel, Connecticut, United States

About

Accomplished solution consultant specializing in innovative sales and a conscientious attention to client’s needs. Routinely demonstrating success educating and consulting clients on a variety of projects including: need assessment, general system design, funding options, scheduling, location identification, vendor negotiations, resource management, cost control, post-sale follow-up, and logistical coordination, consistently delivering positive results

Experience

  • Chief Commercial Officer at Next Energy Company (NXEN)
    2014 - Present · 12 yrs 6 mos

    Ensuring the integrated commercial success of the CEO's idea of a vision. Combining technical knowledge of renewable energy systems with strong marketing and business development skills. I have the final word on what direction the organization takes in its efforts, bringing the idea to fruition. Supplying charismatic leadership for the commercial and key account management teams, contributing to the enhancement of the necessary competencies. Passion empowers teams to overcome a more diverse population of customers who expect tailored products and solutions as well as higher levels of service.

  • SR. Solar PV Solutions Specialist at Ross Solar Group
    Jan 2012 - Nov 2014 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Volunteer Consultant at Hope-2o
    Jul 2010 - Jan 2012 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Hope-2O is a health and conservation-conscious non-profit, 501(c)(3) pending company that distributes free stainless steel water bottles. Our mission is to eliminate the use of plastic water bottles by giving every individual in the United States a stainless steel water bottle. Hope-2O works with eco-conscious businesses who sponsor the stainless steel water bottles for schools and organizations and with non-profits who are interested in an eco-friendly fundraising campaign. Whether you represent a school, organization or are a potential sponsor or non-profit company, we'd like to hear from you.

  • Assistant Store Manager at Sears Holdings Inc
    Dec 2007 - Dec 2010 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Part of the nation's fourth largest broadline retailer with over $50 billion in annual revenues and approximately 3,800 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada.; Ensuring consistent, timely and accurate service delivery to customers while managing the profitability and performance standards maintaining over $4,000,000.00 in annual sales Key Accomplishments: > Increased stores annual sales by 25% > Identified, developed and implemented new high performance selling team > Insured store consistantly ranked in top 10% for profitability and performance > Set Corporate Black Friday sales record for units sold and gross sales while manager position vacant.

  • President / C.E.O. at A Development Inc
    Jan 2005 - Jan 2008 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Start up general contracting and real estate investment corporation providing eco-friendly solutions for property development and real estate investments. Document, measure and assess current trends in construction and real estate both residential and commercial. Key Accomplishments: > Successfully acquired general contractor license. > Identified, negotiated, and funded property acquisition. > Implemented a self realized business plan