James Murray
About James Murray
James Murray is a Channel Sales Manager at Swell Energy, specializing in energy storage solutions and solar financing. He has over a decade of experience in the solar and energy sectors, having previously held positions at PetersenDean Roofing and Solar, SolarCity, and First American Title.
Work at Swell Energy
James Murray has served as the Channel Sales Manager at Swell Energy since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing partnerships and driving sales strategies within the energy sector. His responsibilities include collaborating with partners on Virtual Power Plants to improve customer value through deployed Capacity Exchange. Additionally, he provides training and support to sales organizations that specialize in energy storage solutions.
Previous Experience in Solar and Roofing
Before joining Swell Energy, James Murray worked at PetersenDean Roofing and Solar from 2015 to 2020. He initially served as a Roofing and Solar Consultant for two years before advancing to the position of New Business Sector Manager, where he worked for three years. Prior to this, he was a Sr. Field Energy Consultant at SolarCity from 2012 to 2015, gaining extensive experience in the solar energy industry.
Sales Experience
James Murray has a solid background in sales, having worked as a Sales Representative at Orange Coast Title Company for seven months in 2011-2012. He also served as an Account Manager at First American Title from 2009 to 2011. His diverse sales experience has contributed to his expertise in managing sales teams and developing effective sales strategies.
Education and Expertise
James Murray studied at California State University-Sacramento, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from 2000 to 2003. His educational background in finance supports his work in developing and implementing unique solar and storage financing options for industry partners.