Experienced Energy Advisor - Sales Position

Evergreen Home Performance; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring Bonus

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term disability insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading energy efficiency company in Portland, Maine is seeking an experienced Energy Advisor to help customers improve their home's energy efficiency. Responsibilities include assessing customer needs, recommending solutions, and ensuring a smooth sales process. Ideal candidates possess strong interpersonal and sales skills, a background in residential energy services, and a valid driver's license. The company offers comprehensive health coverage and various benefits, including a hiring bonus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of in-home sales experience in residential energy audits or related fields.
• Knowledge of residential building codes.
• Valid Class C driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Help customers achieve energy efficiency goals.
• Assess energy efficiency opportunities using diagnostics.
• Oversee the sales process from contracting to project-end review.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Sales skills

Organization

Building science knowledge

Education

BPI Certified Building Analyst

Job description

Evergreen Home Performance, a leading company in Maine’s residential energy efficiency sector, is seeking an experience Energy Advisor to join our Portland Sales team. If you are a detail-oriented, results-driven individual who values strong customer relationships and is looking to grow your career with an established, employee-centered company, this position may be the perfect fit for you.

An Energy Advisor works in the Sales department to help customers achieve their goals in energy efficiency, basement waterproofing, indoor air quality, and comfort upgrades. The Advisor is skilled in interpersonal communication, knowledgeable about home construction and building science, and experienced in sales and customer service.

The Advisor is effective at his/her job by being highly organized, self-directed, and disciplined. He/she provides prompt, respectful, and warm customer communication and has excellent sales, verbal, writing, and computer skills.

The Energy Advisor meets customers in their homes, listens carefully to their needs and goals, assesses energy efficiency opportunities using building science diagnostics, recommends solutions, and works through the entire sales process, including contracting, production hand-off, and project-end quality assurance review.

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Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of in-home sales experience in residential energy audits, weatherization, insulation, basement waterproofing, or related fields
• BPI Certified Building Analyst
• Experience working with Efficiency Maine rebates and program requirements
• Knowledge of residential building codes

Physical Requirements

• Ability to navigate in small spaces (e.g. attics and crawlspaces)
• Ability to climb ladders
• Ability to wear a respirator
• Ability to lift and carry 35 lb.

Other Requirements

• Valid Class C driver’s license

Benefits

• Hiring Bonus ( $2500 )
• Health insurance ( Premium 100% covered by Evergreen )
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off