Energy Efficiency Sales Intern
About The Position
Energy efficiency is a growing area as businesses, municipalities, and institutions look for practical ways to reduce costs, improve building performance, and meet sustainability goals. This is a three-month, in-office internship based in Middletown, CT, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent role based on performance, business needs, and culture fit. This role is designed to develop core skills in sales, marketing, customer engagement, energy efficiency, and business operations. You will work closely with our inside sales team, analysts, and sales professionals to support customer engagement, develop practical solutions aligned with customer needs, and help move opportunities from initial outreach through proposal, approval, and execution. Success in this role requires a willingness to learn, understand building systems and energy efficiency solutions, communicate professionally with customers, and contribute to a fast-moving team focused on growth, accountability, and execution.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must be able to work out of the Middletown, CT office
- Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this role
- Interest in sales, business, marketing, energy, or a related field
- Strong communication skills, especially on phone calls and virtual meetings
- Comfortable speaking with new people and initiating conversations
- Able to manage multiple tasks and stay on top of responsibilities
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to follow through
- Self-motivated, accountable, and willing to collaborate with colleagues
- Coachable, with a strong willingness to learn, accept feedback, and improve over time
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Comfortable using digital tools and apps
Nice To Haves
- Junior, senior, or recent graduate of an accredited university program in environmental science, engineering, business, or a related technical field preferred
- Sales or technical experience with energy efficiency or electrification programs
Responsibilities
- Call prospects to schedule consultative appointments
- Support inside sales efforts and customer engagement activities
- Assist with outbound marketing campaigns and social media strategy
- Answer incoming calls and follow up with customers as needed
- Support customer and project development from initial engagement through proposal, approval, and execution
- Assist with project management activities, including organizing information, tracking next steps, and supporting follow-through
- Learn technical concepts related to energy efficiency, utility programs, and building systems
- Support the development of tools and processes that improve efficiency, visibility, and accountability
- Collaborate with colleagues across sales, marketing, operations, analytics, and technical support
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed, with flexibility to support all aspects of the business
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
