Director, Customer Engagement

Ever since we started in 2007, Sunrun has been at the forefront of connecting people to the cleanest energy on Earth. It’s why we’ve become the #1 home solar and battery company in America. Today, we’re on a mission to change the way the world interacts with energy, and we’re building a company and brand that puts power at the center of life. And we’re doing it by designing a dynamic culture where employee development, well-being, and safety come first. We’re unlike any other solar company. Our vertically integrated model gives us total control over every part of the energy lifecycle – from sale through installation and beyond – so you can find endless opportunities for growth. Come join a career you can grow in and a culture you can run with.

As a leader at Sunrun, you’ll bring our leadership principles to life by creating the experience, leading by example, and communicating well & often. You’ll keep score to drive results, develop people to help them grow, and build a deliberate culture where our values shine: We Love People, We Love to Create, and We Love to Run. Most importantly, you’ll attract and retain top talent to help Sunrun build the best team on the planet. Together, we run.​

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

• Increasing NPS scores, reduction in escalations, reduction in appeasements, cycle time improvements, closure of process gaps so customers cannot slip through the cracks.  All call center metrics achieving minimum goals.
• Implementation of AI in a way that customer experience improves but headcount reduces.
• Customer retention and referrals
• Broadening and deepening customer relationships with new and existing products and services
• Understanding customers’ needs through feedback and open communication, resulting in higher CSAT scores.
• High performing team with culture to match, positive engagement scores.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Strategic customer-centric initiative development, partnering with cross-functional Sunrun teams to provide a best in class customer experience for life
• Partnering with the leadership team to align on departmental goals, policies and systems with supporting customer objectives
• Identifying and executing innovative solutions that support our financial strength and excellent customer experience
• Responsible for developing and executing a robust communication and deployment strategy which includes proactive, thoughtful and personalized relationship management with our customers.  Not simply intake requests.
• Monitoring programs to ensure a delightful customer experience as measured by Net Promoter Score (NPS)
• Showing up as a highly visible and engaged leader capable of discussing vision at a high level with multiple departments and crafting influence throughout the business.  This may result in field visits or travel.
• Developing and managing team efficiencies, performance standards, and expectations
• Building high performing teams, growing top talent and fostering a culture of inclusion and respect

REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER SKILLS)

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience leading large teams, some sales and marketing experience
• Proven history managing and leading teams
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to work closely with various teams throughout organization
• Able to set a vision and motivate/rally team and influence executives
• Commercially minded, creative individual with the willingness and flexibility to work in a fast-paced work environment with constantly shifting priorities
• Self-starter willing to persevere with solving the problem at hand under ambiguity and often no readily available data
• Passionate about culture, giving and receiving feedback, continuous improvement, coaching and team development

Recruiter:

Please note that the compensation information is made in good faith for this position only.  It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation.  Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.

Starting salary/wage for this opportunity:

Compensation decisions will not be based on a candidate's salary history. You can learn more here.

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities, some essential job functions, and qualifications for the role. It may not include all essential functions, tasks, or requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and you need reasonable accommodation during the hiring process or to perform this role, please contact us at candidateaccommodations@sunrun.com.

Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.  We believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth. Learn more here: EEO | Sunrun