Energy Efficiency Outreach Professional

New York Technology Partners; New Brunswick (NJ); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Technology Partners in New Brunswick, NJ (Remote with 70% travel) seeks an Energy Efficiency Outreach Professional. You will track program targets, prepare reports, and lead outreach among trade allies and building stakeholders.

You'll recruit partners, present programs, and manage leads via a CRM while collaborating with teams to meet energy-savings goals and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in Business or 3+ years’ experience in sales, account management, or similar
• Ability to decipher technical jargon and communicate it clearly
• Ability to generate and convert a high volume of sales leads
• Highly-polished written and oral communication
• Ability to transition quickly between tasks
• Solid problem-solving capabilities
• Team player with positive attitude and collaboration across teams
• Proficient MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and CRM systems
• Willingness to travel within NJ up to 75% of the time
• Valid driver’s license
• Pre-employment drug and background screening

Responsibilities

• 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 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 KPIs relative to lead generation, energy savings, participants, contractors, etc.
• Be able to work in a team atmosphere and collaborate on business development activities
• Site visits will require physical activity for extended periods, including standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, etc.
• Ability to work for extended periods with PPE
• Lift and carry heavy appliances up to 20 lbs. occasionally

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Team player

CRM proficiency

Lead generation

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

B.A. or B.S. in Business

Tools

CRM systems

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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)
• Lift and carry heavy appliances up to 20 lbs. occasionally

DESIRED SKILLS

• Experience in energy and/or utility industry