Sr. Field Representative, Retail Energy Efficiency Programs

Job Description 

Account Manager, Energy Efficiency Programs 
 
 Job Description: 
To support our growth, we are seeking qualified candidates to provide field team management, outreach, implementation, and technical support for retail energy efficiency programs. 
This role is critical to the development of program design strategies and effective outreach plans; development and execution of marketing strategies; design of merchandising layouts, development of promotional plans; quality control measures; and building, development, and maintenance of relationships with key organizations, specifically in the retailer sectors. In this role you will oversee the field activities of a large team; monitor activities and quality deliverables; and coordinate with a team of energy efficiency experts. 

This role is based out of our Chicago, Illinois office.  
 Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop relationships and partnerships with major local and regional retailers, distributors, and suppliers 
• Align marketing, promotional, and merchandising activities for energy efficient products with key utility contracts 
• Effective team/staff management 
• Analyzing market trends and technologies to deploy retail programs 
• 50% travel across Chicago area required 

 Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Business Management, Economics, Statistics)
• 3+ years of experience of managing field teams and consulting projects with clients, including providing quality control and budget accountability 
• 3+ years of MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) experience 

 Preferred Skills/Experience: 

• Outstanding skills in the following areas: organization, flexibility, financial and time management, analysis, stakeholder collaboration and outreach, marketing planning and execution, event management, written and verbal communications, as well as exceptional interpersonal skills 
• Ability to establish influential partnerships at all levels 
• Experienced in retail sales sector 
• Established relationships in retail sales 
• Demonstrated experience with business development and client development 
• Working knowledge of demand side management (DSM) programs 
• Experience with retail energy efficiency programs 

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