Chris Sears
Founding Sales Director @ NVIRIQ | Leading Texas Market Launch | Disrupting Commercial HVAC | Cleantech Innovator | Entrepreneur | Ex-Tesla, SolarCity, Sunrun
- Role
- Regional Sales Director at Nviriq Inc
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chris Sears
My career accomplishments are highlighted by a balance of entrepreneurial and corporate experience where I managed the growth and built the organizational culture of fast paced businesses. Adept in operating in rapid growth, high change environments, I\'ve helped startups and existing organizations launch new products and expand into new markets. As a people-first leader, I\'ve demonstrated how to create winning teams with a culture of collaboration, clarity, and accountability. This has led to strong performance, engagement, and employee retention, resulting in achieving organizational success.From formulating startups, launching products, and managing growth strategies, I have earned a reputation of success in conceptualizing strategic initiatives that have propelled the achievement of corporate goals, streamlined operational processes, and maximized organizational performance. Strong record of realizing consistent improvements in profitability, efficiency, and execution through effective problem solving, organization, and interpersonal abilities.
Experience
Regional Sales Director
Nov 2025 — Present · TX, US
As part of NVIRIQ’s founding sales team, I lead the launch and regional growth of our breakthrough thermal collector heat pump technology across the great state of Texas, one of the nation’s largest cooling markets. I work with contractors, engineers, and building owners to deliver a smarter, more efficient, and renewable-assisted approach to commercial comfort.Our patented thermal collectors, variable-speed compressor, variable-speed indoor/outdoor EC fans, and real-time performance analytics enable businesses to lower OPEX with 40% average electricity savings, 40% federal tax credit eligibility, and the lowest lifetime cost of ownership in the category.We officially launch in January 2026 after more than a decade of in-field testing, certifications, and research-backed development. Our flagship system—the Rubicon—is a fully variable packaged heat pump featuring patented thermal collectors, advanced components, system health monitoring, and an unprecedented 7–10 year warranty.Built in the U.S.A, replacement-ready for legacy RTUs, and engineered to disrupt the market, NVIRIQ is redefining what commercial heating and cooling can achieve—and I’m proud to help bring this technology to customers across Texas.
Education
De Anza College
Communication, General
2003 — 2004
West Valley College
Small Business Administration/Management
2002 — 2003
De Anza College
Music Teacher Education
2003 — 2005
Skills
- Crm
- Alternative Energy
- Business Development
- Sales Management
- Photovoltaics
- Project Management
- Consulting
- Sales Operations
- Customer Service
- Energy
- Direct Sales
- Marketing
- Training
- Customer Satisfaction
- New Business Development
- Marketing Strategy
- Sustainable Energy
- Salesforce.com
- Sales Process
- Energy Efficiency
- Strategic Planning
- Strategy
- Negotiation
- Solar Pv
- Management
- Solar Energy
- Leadership
- Garageband
- Renewable Energy
- Contract Negotiation
- Start-Ups
- Account Management
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Sustainability
- Strategic Partnerships
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