Joe Giannelli
About Joe Giannelli
Joe Giannelli is the Senior Vice President of Sales Operations at Sunnova Energy, with a background in various leadership roles in the energy sector and a degree from Cornell University.
Current Title at Sunnova Energy
Joe Giannelli is currently the SVP of Sales Operations at Sunnova Energy. He assumed this role in 2023 and has since been instrumental in leading key initiatives such as the Sunnova University, which focuses on enhancing learning and development within the company. He manages a diverse team of over 150 employees across multiple departments, including Sales Operations, Dealer Support, and Project Management Services.
Previous Roles at Sunnova Energy
Before becoming the SVP of Sales Operations at Sunnova Energy, Joe Giannelli served as the VP of Sales Operations from 2022 to 2023. During his tenure, he focused on creating visibility and reporting mechanisms for sales representatives and dealers to track critical milestones in the project lifecycle. He also collaborated with the IT team to improve technology solutions aimed at offering a seamless sales representative experience.
Experience at Suntuity
Joe Giannelli worked as the VP of Residential Sales at Suntuity in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2022. In this role, he leveraged his extensive sales experience to manage residential sales operations, contributing significantly to the company's growth and market presence in the residential solar sector.
Role at Sunrun
Joe Giannelli had two key roles at Sunrun. From 2014 to 2016, he served as the Regional Sales Manager in Las Vegas, NV. He was then promoted to Director of Field Sales & Retail (NV, NM), a position he held from 2017 to 2022. During his time at Sunrun, he was responsible for overseeing field sales and retail operations, contributing to organizational growth and market expansion.
Educational Background
Joe Giannelli holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in sales and operations management across various industries.