Derek Noble
About Derek Noble
Derek Noble is the Vice President of Residential Dealer Sales at Sunnova Energy, with extensive experience in sales leadership roles at companies like Tigo Energy, Sunrun, and SunPower Corporation.
Company
Derek Noble currently holds the position of Vice President of Residential Dealer Sales at Sunnova Energy. His tenure at Sunnova began in 2024, and he works remotely from the United States.
Title
Derek Noble has a notable history of holding high-level sales leadership roles in various companies. His current title is Vice President of Residential Dealer Sales at Sunnova Energy. He has previously worked as the Senior Vice President of North America Sales & Business Development at Tigo Energy and as the Senior Vice President of Channel Sales at Sunrun.
Education and Expertise
Derek Noble earned an MBA in Global Management from the University of Phoenix, in a program completed from 1997 to 1999. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies from Cal Poly Humboldt, completed between 1992 and 1994. His educational background has provided him with extensive knowledge in management and leadership, contributing to his success in various high-level sales roles.
Professional Background
Derek Noble has a rich professional background with significant roles in top energy and tools companies. He served in multiple leadership positions at SunPower Corporation from 2009 to 2020, including Senior National Sales Director and Western Area Sales Manager. He also worked at Gardner Bender as Western Region Manager and The Stanley Works in various managerial capacities. Across his career, Derek has demonstrated a consistent ability to transform sales organizations and achieve growth.
Achievements in Sales Leadership
Derek Noble has a proven track record of substantial achievements in sales leadership. While at Sunrun, he negotiated channel partner exclusivity agreements leading to nine-figure contribution margins and delivered unprecedented growth in the partner base size and overall sales figures. His leadership resulted in a significant 40% growth at Sunrun after he joined. Derek is skilled at developing and empowering sales teams, consistently overachieving sales goals, and driving company success across different markets.