Energy Efficiency Product Merchandiser (Retail)

MARYLAND ENERGY ADVISORS•Newark, NJ

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Energy Efficiency Product Merchandiser (Retail) is responsible for supporting the growth and expansion of New Jersey energy efficiency products. This individual will provide education and information about a local utility provider’s product(s) in over 500 retail locations throughout the local service territory and ensure products are accurately priced. The Energy Efficiency Product Merchandiser (Retail) will educate employees at retail locations on the product benefits and best practices for selling products to consumers, as well as assist clients with understanding potential savings opportunities.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage deadlines and projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
Possesses solid quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong proofreading and editing skills.
Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
Outstanding interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to connect quickly with others and work effectively at all levels within and outside of the organization, including vendors and business partners.
Ability to travel within the New Jersey Service Territory
Flexibility to rotating weekends and additional hours as needed.
Ability to prioritize and work independently.
Ability to work well under pressure in time-critical situations and be productive and self-motivated during slow periods.
Intermediate experience in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access is essential.
Advanced conflict resolution skills are required.
Must have a current, valid driver’s license, clean driving record, proof of motor vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (a plus)
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in energy and energy efficiency programs or related trade experience
Experience with the energy efficiency program market in the state of New Jersey
One to three years of experience working with commercial trade allies working on energy efficiency programs in New Jersey or experience building relationships with trade allies in similar markets

Responsibilities

Travel by car throughout the assigned geography in Northern New Jersey
Distribute Point of Purchase (POP) materials at participating retail locations. Interact with retailer sales staff to promote relevant energy-efficient product messaging
Record all field activity in the program database at the time of field visits
Manage day-to-day activities for field visits to ensure maximum value is provided to the client.
Prepare status reports to accurately describe activities in the field and to monitor progress towards achievement of program goals
Schedule and staff special events at big box retail locations during evening and weekends
Assist the program team in the implementation and optimization of program administrative resources
Provide education to clients and consumers on residential savings opportunities. This includes providing knowledge and information on energy-efficient technologies such as appliances, electronics, residential LED lighting, and HVAC equipment to retail associates, contractors, and other trade allies participating in programs targeted at the residential sector as well as consumers
Attend client-sponsored promotional events at wholesale and retail levels
Assist in the preparation of internal and client presentations
Contribute to the evolution of program strategies and the design of program features, services, and marketing campaigns
Develop rapport and build relationships with retailers and external clients
Assist with other projects and assignments as needed