Principle Energy Advisor

Duke Energy Corporation•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to apply expert energy sales consulting knowledge and make a consistent positive impact on programs. At the principal level, the Energy Advisor is expected to serve as a subject matter expert and achieve individual and team goals promoting technologies, products, and services. The role supports small and medium-sized business and residential customers, trade allies, builders, developers, and property managers. The position is highly mobile, with approximately 50% field work meeting customers and visiting facilities, new construction sites, and residential neighborhoods. The other 50% is spent working from a home office or operations center, conducting virtual meetings and updating pipeline reports. Occasional onsite meetings take place after the onboarding period. The employee must live within a reasonable commute—no more than 50 miles one way—from the posted reporting location. Travel is 25–50%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field and 8 years of related experience; or an associate's degree and 10 years of related experience; or a high school diploma/GED and 12 years of related experience.
Certified Energy Manager certification.
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Live within a reasonable commute of no more than 50 miles one way from the posted reporting location.

Nice To Haves

Salesforce/CRM experience.
Proven sales ability and goal orientation.
Previous leadership role in the energy field.
Experience with lighting, HVAC, electric vehicles, demand response, chillers, or renewable technologies.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Persuasive and negotiation skills.
Customer-service orientation and a goal-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

Support and guide small and medium-sized business and residential customers, trade allies, builders, developers, and property managers in using products and services.
Prospect for and identify customer leads within the Duke service area by collecting usage data and building and site information.
Understand customer needs and challenges to offer appropriate solutions.
Develop relationships with homeowners, builders, architects, trade allies, and customer C-level contacts or owners to introduce Duke Energy products and services.
Qualify and close sales of regulated products and services.
Achieve individual and team goals for promoting technologies, products, and services.