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Job Title: Energy Efficiency Outreach Professional

Location: New Brunswick, NJ (Remote with 70% travel)

Position Type: Full-time position


JOB DESCRIPTION

The Outreach Professional is a member of a high-performance team, responsible for tracking progress against program targets, preparing weekly/monthly/annual reports on participation, and developing resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals/objectives. Must possess a can-do attitude and be willing to wear multiple hats.

  • Recruit contractors, engineering firms, consultants, manufacturers, and distributors as official trade allies within the Commercial & Industrial Programs
  • Work with building owners, property managers and/or facility engineers to identify potential projects for the energy efficiency programs
  • Field industry events on behalf of the company.
  • Develop and deliver program presentations to spur project activity
  • Respond to customer inquiries by phone, electronically or in person, to develop projects
  • Enter sales activity data into a CRM program
  • Maintain a professional appearance appropriate for a representative of our organisation and the utility
  • Develop and track adequate leads to ensure programs achieve energy savings targets
  • Track and deliver upon Key Performance Indicators relative to lead generation, energy savings, quantity of participants, quantity of participating contractors and others as deemed appropriate by leadership team
  • Be able to work in a team atmosphere, and willing to collaborate with colleagues on business development activities


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • B.A. or B.S. in Business or 3+ years’ experience in sales, account management, or similar
  • Ability to decipher technical jargon and effectively communicate those terms to individuals of varying skill levels
  • Ability to generate and convert a high volume of sales leads
  • Highly-polished communication skills—written and oral
  • Ability to transition quickly between tasks
  • Solid problem-solving capabilities
  • Team player with positive attitude and ability to work effectively with different teams
  • Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM systems
  • Willingness to travel within the sate of NJ up to 75% of the time
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Pre-employment drug and background screening
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and collaboratively with all levels of staff, participants, and community members, with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Comfort and ease in facilitating groups of community stakeholders
  • Outstanding people/interpersonal, collaboration, and advocacy skills
  • Site visits will require physical activity for extended periods of time, including but not limited to, standing, walking with occasional, climbing, kneeling, and related field work as required
  • Ability to work for an extended period of time with personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Bilingual – Spanish/English
  • Lift and carry heavy appliances up to 20 lbs. occasionally


DESIRED SKILLS

  • Experience in energy and/or utility industry
  • LEED or CEM credentials