Territory Sales Representative

Location: New Orleans Area | Territory: Louisiana AND/OR Mississippi

Travel Required

Who We Are
At Fonroche Lighting America, we are transforming the way outdoor spaces are illuminated with off-grid, solar-powered street lighting. As the industry leader in autonomous solar lighting, we provide municipalities, developers, and commercial facilities with a cost-effective, reliable, and sustainable alternative to traditional grid-connected lighting.

With our U.S. headquarters in Fort Worth, TX, and regional offices nationwide, we are rapidly expanding—offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets impact.

We Operate With a Strong Set Of Core Values
Humility
– We listen, learn, and grow together.

Dynamism
– We thrive in a fast-paced, evolving industry.

Risk Taking
– We innovate boldly to drive meaningful change.

Commitment
– We stand by our mission, customers, and team.

Community & Team Spirit
– We achieve more when we work together.

About The Role
As a Territory Sales Representative, you will drive growth across Louisiana or Mississippi, developing direct relationships with municipalities and decision-makers responsible for street, park, trail, and parking lot lighting. This is more than a sales role—you will act as a trusted advisor, market developer, and relationship builder, helping cities transition to a brighter tomorrow.

Based in the New Orleans area, you will work closely with internal teams and technical staff to deliver Fonroche lighting solutions across municipalities. If you're a dynamic business development leader who thrives on innovation, relationship-building, and driving industry change, this is the role for you

What You'll Do

• Identify & Develop Opportunities: Build and manage a pipeline of projects, closing deals that drive regional expansion.
• Market Expansion & Standardization: Lead municipal sales efforts, positioning Fonroche as the go-to solution for solar lighting adoption.
• Client & Relationship Management: Serve as the primary contact for municipalities, ensuring long-term engagement and repeat business.
• Go-to-Market Strategy: Explore new sales and market development strategies to accelerate growth.
• Product Expertise & Presentations: Become proficient in solar lighting principles and present the technical and cost-saving benefits to clients.
• CRM & Sales Reporting: Maintain accurate forecasting, reporting, and collaboration within CRM tools.
• Travel & On-Site Meetings: Regularly meet with city, county and municipal leaders in person to build strong, trust-based partnerships.

What You Bring

• B2B Sales Success: A proven track record in business development, consultative sales, or municipal sales.
• Industry Knowledge (Preferred): Experience in public sector sales, lighting, infrastructure, or sustainable technology is a plus.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Ability to engage, present, and negotiate with government officials, partners, and contractors.
• Strategic Thinking & Market Development: Ability to assess market trends and drive standardization efforts across regions.
• Tech-Savvy & Organized: Proficiency in CRM tools, email, and standard business systems for reporting and forecasting.
• Resilient & Goal-Oriented: A self-starter with strong listening and sales skills who thrives on achieving targets.
• Ability to Travel: Regular travel is required to meet with customers and develop the region effectively.
• On-Site Requirement: This role will be based in our New Orleans coworking space when not traveling for client meetings.

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive Base Salary + Strong Commissions – Your earning potential grows with your success.
• Great Team Culture – We foster an environment where team spirit thrives, and we celebrate wins together with regular team events.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Generous PTO Policy – Because we believe in work-life balance and recharging
• Career Growth – We are looking for future leaders who want to grow with us.
• Impactful Work – Help cities transition to sustainable, cost-effective lighting and make a difference in communities nationwide.

If you're a driven sales professional ready to lead territory expansion efforts, build lasting relationships, and drive sustainable infrastructure innovation, we want to hear from you