Energy Specialist - Salt Lake City, UT

Evergreen Energy Partners•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•Remote

About The Position

Evergreen Energy Partners is a virtual full-service energy efficiency firm. We employ experts experienced in advancing energy efficiency initiatives for a wide array of clients. Our team members are in strategic locations across the United States. We are a supportive team that rewards individual initiative and performance. We have a progressive culture that embraces work-life balance while working in a virtual office environment from your home. This winning combination has resulted in repeated selection among the top companies on Oregon Business Magazine's list of 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon. We are seeking someone located in the greater Salt Lake area to manage program partners in Utah. This individual will support, train and assist HVAC electrical and mechanical contractors, distributors, manufacturer representatives, and other market actors collectively known as trade allies. We train them to propose, sell and complete energy-efficient residential, commercial and industrial (C&I) projects within local utility programs. At times, they will also work closer residential customers as well as key utility C&I customers to support energy efficiency projects with a focus on customer satisfaction. Relationships with and the motivation of trade allies, customers and program partners are key elements of the position, which requires regional travel. The successful applicant will be a self-starter, highly organized, and have good communication skills. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about energy efficiency and customer-focused delivery experiences and who thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. If you are ready to make a tangible impact in the world and be a part of a team that values partnership, teamwork, innovation, efficiency, and collaboration, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

Exceptional problem-solving skills dedicated to ensuring we deliver on our clients' needs.
Ensure we achieve high customer satisfaction, going out of the way to be helpful, respectful, approachable, and team-oriented, building strong and positive working relationships.
Must be receptive to feedback, willing to learn, and embrace continuous improvement.
Be able to work independently, with exceptional decision-making skills, using discretion when interacting with others, creatively thinking of better ways to do things.
Ability to work occasional weekends or holidays.
Drug test – must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Pre-employment background check.
A solid internet connection, a dedicated and fully equipped home office that is set up for public or client-facing virtual on-screen meetings and a reliable phone.
Valid driver's license, dependable transportation, along with verifiable insurance are required.
Must be centrally located to the greater Salt Lake Valley.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma with higher education or vocational training specializing in mechanical, energy efficiency, lighting or the utility marketing field.
Preferred three to five years' experience in the energy efficiency industry, electrical or HVAC mechanical applications and/or lighting design and distribution.
Previous experience working in a CRM or other project management software or Salesforce database.
Knowledge and experience in additional energy technologies in the C&I marketplace.
Previous home office experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to HVAC, lighting and mechanical trade allies, business customers, and utility representatives.
Support sales calls with trade allies and their residential or business customers to promote energy efficiency projects.
Be the primary point of contact for residential contractors and provide platform and rebate submission assistance.
Conduct on-site training with trade allies and/or utility representatives for lighting technologies and lighting analysis software tools.
Support utility customers through technology education and site auditing; review proposals as needed.
Assist trade allies in conducting accurate scoping studies, using utility analysis tools and presenting successful customer sales proposals.
Work with contractors, distributors and other market actors to understand and promote energy efficiency incentive programs.
Participate and present in company and industry trainings, as well as communications and program planning efforts to drive successful results to meet client needs.
Maintain accurate project tracking records to document projects that were identified, influenced and completed through energy efficiency programs.