Lighting Efficiency Specialist

Sonepar•Auburn, WA

1d•$89,400 - $114,000

About The Position

A career at North Coast is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. North Coast offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout Oregon, Montana, Alaska, Washington and we are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. North Coast we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Requirements

Three to five years of experience in the electrical industry; lighting and energy related sales experience preferred/required.
Ability to negotiate and close opportunities.
Working knowledge of existing lighting conditions and lighting retrofit.
Knowledge of regional utility incentive programs.
Strong communication and marketing skills.
Motivated, self-starter, outgoing, team player, with positive attitude.
Competence with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint).
Proof of a clean driving record with no major infractions in the past 3-5 years.

Responsibilities

Grow sales of ESD lighting, energy and controls products, and services in Puget Sound territory.
Collaborate with ESD manager, Service Center Managers, and Construction/Industrial Outside Sales personnel to identify lighting retrofit/conservation opportunities.
Develop and implement business planning to support the objectives and initiatives of the Energy Solutions Division.
Maintain a working knowledge of Utility Incentive/Rebate Programs.
Target and grow lighting retrofit/conservation opportunities with identified lighting/electrical contractors.
Call on property managers, institutions and building owners to secure lighting retrofit/ conservation opportunities.
Qualify opportunities and leads originating from outside sources.
Perform lighting and controls retrofit/conservation audits with the Snapcount Auditing Tool.
Identify ancillary product opportunities and engage NCE associates as required to build a comprehensive, overall solution (i.e. EV Charging, Solar, VFD’s, etc.).
Effectively create and professionally present conservation proposals in accordance with utility programs and ESD standards .
Work with ESD vendor partners to promote state-of-the-art lighting products and technology, grow sales, and achieve performance goals.
Post and update projects and opportunities in CRM (Dynamics).
Other duties as assigned.