Principal Energy Advisor

Duke Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking an Energy Sales consultant to leverage SME-level expertise and consistently influence programs across technologies and services. The role emphasizes achieving individual and team goals in promoting energy solutions to diverse customers.

Expect robust field activities and direct customer engagement, with opportunities for growth and competitive pay and benefits. Requires mobility and strong communication skills to drive sales and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related experience.
• Associate's degree with 10 years of related experience.
• HS Diploma/GED with 12 years of related experience.
• Certified Energy Manager

Responsibilities

• Support and navigate products and services for small/medium business customers, residential customers, trade allies, builders, developers and property managers.
• Prospect/identify customer leads in the Duke service area by collecting usage data and site information; determine needs and offer solutions.
• Develop relationships with homeowners, builders, architects, trade allies, and executives to introduce Duke Energy products and services.
• Qualify and close sales of regulated products and services with customers.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Customer service oriented

Sales experience

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years experience

Associate's degree + 10 years experience

HS Diploma/GED + 12 years experience

Tools

Salesforce/CRM

Job description

Important Application Submission Information

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to recognize the impact of strong Energy Sales consultant's expertise and consistent positive impact on programs. The principal level of the Energy consultant is expected to be the SME, achieve individual and team goals for the promotion of all technologies, products and services.

Responsibilites

• To support and navigate products and services on behalf of the small, medium sized business customers and/or residential customers, trade allies, builders, developers and property managers.
• Prospect/identify customers leads in Duke service area by collecting usage data, building and site information. Must know customer needs and challenges to offer appropriate solution to customer
• Develop relationships with customers including the homeowners, builders, architects, trade allies, C -level/owners of these customers to introduce those customers to Duke Energy Products and Services
• Qualify and close sales of regulated products and service with customers

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 8 years of related experience; or
• Associate's degree with 10 years of related experience; or
• HSD/GED and 12 years of related experience
• Certified Energy Manager

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Salesforce/CRM experience
• Proven sales ability/goal oriented, previous leadership role in energy field
• Experience in lighting, hvac, electric vehichles, demand response, chillers or renewable technologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Persuasive and negotiation skills
• Customer service orientation and goal driven mindset

Working Conditions

• Field Mobility Classification - Work location is highly mobile, working at various facilities or field locations with occasional onsite meetings after the onboarding period. Employee must live within a reasonable commute to the posted reporting location, not greater than 50 miles one way.
• 50% Field work - meeting externally with customers, walking facilities and new construction sites, residential neighborhoods.
• 50% Home office or operations center conducting virtual meetings and updating pipeline reporting.

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Travel Requirements

25-50%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

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