Energy Efficiency Account Manager 1 (Remote)

Location Type: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.

We are currently seeking an Energy Efficiency Account Manager 1 (Remote) located in the greater Milwaukee, WI area to join our Energy Efficiency Programs team. As the Energy Efficiency Trade Ally Manager, you will have a broad impact on energy efficiency markets and greenhouse gas reductions through our work for North American Program Administrators and other national leaders in energy efficiency. This unique market opportunity, paired with Energy Solutions' mission-driven approach, creates a perfect environment for an individual who wants to have an active voice in shaping the nation’s energy future.

This position is a remote opportunity, but applicants must reside within 50 miles of Milwaukee, WI, Madison, WI, or be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting the development, enhancement, and maintenance of organizational relationships with HVAC, water heating, and heat pump manufacturers, distributors, and contractors and commercial foodservice dealers.
• Travel to trade ally/market actor locations with the goal of driving energy efficiency incentive program performance, building rapport, providing program support, and solidifying connection(s).
• Serve as a go-to resource and conduit between Energy Solutions program leads and Outreach and Trade Ally Team (OTAT).
• Track and report market activity and developments to develop in-depth knowledge and ability to accurately predict market activity.
• Contribute to and support outreach plans for new programs (program launch) and existing programs.
• Analyze program-level participation statistics, market and economic data, and regulatory activity to determine sales potential and monitor performance trends.
• Contribute to the development of trade ally and market actor relationships – managing and building out best practice documentation relating to trade ally and market actor relationships.
• Develop familiarity with public data resources and finding relevancy to Energy Solutions’ strategic interests, and report development as appropriate.
• Support distributors and contractors with program training and events.
• Provide program support to market actors in helping them participate in the program and submitting rebate claims.
• Participate in program meetings and planning sessions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a related position(s) with a Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of 4 years of work experience in a related position(s) in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• Willingness to conduct frequent business travel locally (30-40%).
• Experience with Energy Efficiency preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with market actors and trade allies and be comfortable through phone calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings.
• Familiarity with the HVAC, Water Heating, commercial foodservice preferred.
• Work experience in sales or at an HVAC contractor, Water Heating, commercial foodservice, distributor, or manufacturer preferred, especially sought after.
• Exposure to construction supply chain is a bonus, but not required.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients and present in a primary role.
• Excellent business acumen and communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.