Lighting Channel Manager, Level II

Center for Energy and Environment•Minneapolis, MN

18h•$103,000 - $109,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Lighting Channel Manager, Level II to join our growing Market Transformation team! This role will report to the Senior Manager of Market Deployment. The Market Transformation team is responsible for accelerating the development and adoption of emerging energy efficiency and electrification technologies and practices, bringing them more rapidly to scale. The Lighting Channel Manager, Level II has a strong motivation to work in the energy efficiency field. They will help catalyze luminaire-level lighting control (LLLC) technology in the market to reach aggressive adoption goals. This person is persuasive and skilled at developing strategies and engaging key market actors in collaborating on new ways to increase adoption of energy-efficient LLLCs. They will develop, influence and nurture partnerships, lead collaborative work, drive market engagement strategies, and deliver product training. They will lead national engagement strategies and partnerships and act as a strategic advisor to LLLC initiative and product teams. They also bring a deep and broad network of existing relationships with key distributors, lighting contractors and manufacturer representatives. This position does not have any direct reports. Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is a clean energy nonprofit with offices in North Loop of Minneapolis and Roseville, MN.â¯We provide practical energy solutions for homes, businesses, and communities to cut energy waste and harmful emissions. We collaborate regularly with field peers and partners, and we employ curious people who enjoy learning and contributing to the Midwest’s quality of life and economy. Recognized as one of Minnesota's top 200 workplaces by the Star Tribune, CEE is known for its open communication, respect for diverse perspectives, and commitment to work-life balance.

Requirements

Lighting technical expertise with a focus on commercial lighting technology
Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate technical subject matter
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience influencing and managing key business relationships in the lighting contractor, distributor and supplier ecosystem
Proficiency in market actor outreach, presentation delivery and meeting facilitation
An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training will also be considered

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, building science, or a related field
7+ years of technical experience in one of the following areas: Commercial lighting installer, distributor or manufacturer company Commercial lighting training or sales in a related industry
Energy-efficiency industry focusing on commercial lighting
Experience working with utility energy efficiency programs
LC, CEM or PMP certification

Responsibilities

Deploy a strategic account management approach with lighting distributors, contractors, designers, and manufacturer representatives, including: Planning engagement activities Building and expanding partnerships within the commercial lighting market as well as utility account managers and facilities staff Participating in industry associations Providing technical support to market actors in advancing the installation of LLLCs and on field demonstration projects Collaborate with subcontractors supporting LLLC outreach efforts Other duties as assigned or apparent
Contribute to resource development strategy in collaboration with LLLC Initiative & partnering teams Act as a subject matter expert to support educational resources and training curriculum Deliver training to commercial lighting practitioners Other duties as assigned or apparent
Lead industry and national engagement strategies and partnerships to gather market intelligence, technology updates and contribute to program strategy Act as a strategic advisor to the initiatives and product teams regarding market dynamics, structure, trends, and opportunities Other duties as assigned or apparent