Energy Efficiency Specialist

Description:

Primary location in Indianapolis, IN. Secondary locations can be Terre Haute, IN or Bloomington, IN.

Field position:

Looking for someone with business-to-business sales experience or territory management experience. Having residential energy efficiency experience is a plus, with the ability to understand a home's energy use and identify home improvements that increase energy performance, improve comfort and health, and lower utility bills.

Description:
This position is responsible for being a liaison between residential contractors (Trade Allies) and the client Residential Smart Saver incentive program to build business relationships and achieve program goals for performance and energy efficiency. The Sr. Energy Efficiency Specialist will build and maintain business relationships with the participating Trade Ally contractor base, distributors and manufacturers. In addition, this position will identify and recruit high-performing Trade Ally contractors for participation in the Find It client referral channel.

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Develop, build and maintain positive business relationships with residential trade allies, manufacturers, distributors and builders in assigned geographic regions. Act as single point-of-contact liaison between assigned trade allies and Residential Smart Saver / Find It client program,
• Research, select, recruit and train trade allies on program requirements, terms and conditions, and performance criteria,
• Manage trade ally performance including participation, customer service, quality inspections, and other key performance metrics as defined by program,
• Research and resolve customer and/or trade ally concerns in a timely manner,
• Responsible for developing communications to trade ally organizations to inform and educate regarding Residential Smart Saver program plans, activities and initiatives,
• Perform on-site QA inspections at customer premises as needed to ensure program and regulatory compliance,

Preferred experience/skills
- 2-3 years sales experience in HVAC or in the home performance industry/residential energy efficiency industry.
- Strong customer relations skills along with excellent communication skills are required.
- Ability to work autonomously / independently.
- Must be capable of climbing a 6 foot ladder, bending, lifting a minimum of 25lbs.
- Education: 4 year B.S. or B.A. degree or 3-5 years of equivalent work experience.
- BPI Building Analyst, Home Performance, RESNET or comparable certification is preferred.

Required Skills:
- 3-5 years of equivalent work experience in lieu of 4-year degree
- Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Ability to operate hand tools, home performance diagnostic equipment
- Operate motor vehicle safely with good driving background
 - Ability to diagnose HVAC systems using digital gauges.