Sam Bachman
About Sam Bachman
Sam Bachman is a Regional Sales Manager at Sunrun, where he has worked since 2017, overseeing significant solar energy initiatives in the Greater New York City Area. He holds degrees from Lehigh University and The New School for Social Research and has extensive experience in community outreach and sales management.
Work at Sunrun
Sam Bachman has been serving as the Regional Sales Manager at Sunrun since 2017, focusing on the Greater New York City Area. In this role, he has led significant initiatives that resulted in substantial sales growth and solar installations. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Residential Solar Consultant and Field Canvass Manager at Sunrun, gaining valuable experience in the solar energy sector. Under his leadership, the Queens/Brooklyn region achieved notable rankings in self-generation and gross installations on the East Coast.
Education and Expertise
Sam Bachman studied at Lehigh University, where he focused on Engineering from 2007 to 2009. He also attended The New School for Social Research, Eugene Lang College, earning a Bachelor's Degree with a double major in History and Politics from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he completed his International Baccalaureate Diploma at the United Nations International School (UNIS), where he studied subjects including Physics, Philosophy, and Mathematics. This diverse educational background has equipped him with a broad skill set applicable to his roles in sales and community outreach.
Background
Before joining Sunrun, Sam Bachman gained experience in various roles that contributed to his professional development. He worked at The Fresh Air Fund as a Community Outreach Assistant from 2007 to 2012 and later as a Field Manager from 2013 to 2014. His early career also included an internship at Thrillist as an Editorial Intern in 2012. These positions helped him build a foundation in outreach and sales strategies, which he later applied in the solar energy industry.
Achievements
During his tenure at Sunrun, Sam Bachman achieved a 92% increase in gross sales year-over-year and a 97% increase in kilowatts installed in the Queens/Brooklyn area from 2017 to 2018. He successfully led the Home Depot expansion across multiple territories, driving significant sales growth. In response to the challenges posed by the 2020 pandemic, he maintained Staten Island's strong performance in self-generation and gross installations. Additionally, he launched the NYC New Homes initiative in 2021, targeting substantial proceeds in its first year.