Great opportunity to work in the clean energy sector.
recent graduates will be considered if you bring some related experience.
Salary range reflects different levels of experience for this position.
About Utility Advantage
Utility Advantage was formed in 2003 to provide a broad range of Energy Consulting Services to advise its clients in developing and implementing energy and sustainability related goals and objectives. In 2020, the company launched a second division dedicated to energy efficiency program implementation – providing outreach, project coordination, trade ally management, inspections, help desk and facility auditing staffing to implement utility and state run energy programs.
Utility Advantage is a certified woman owned business with its HQ office in NJ. Our core values are integrity, communication, accountability, appreciation, respect and excellence. If this sounds like a fit for you, please apply to make the next step in your journey into this amazing company in the energy sector!
Utility Advantage operates a drug and alcohol free workplace. As a condition of hiring, all employees are required to successfully complete a background screening include pre-employment urine test screening.
Utility Advantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Utility Advantage does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.
Outreach Specialist - Energy Programs
**LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY - Southern NJ - within 60 miles of Atlantic City, NJ **
The Outreach Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of Outreach for the Commercial & Industrial (“C&I”) Energy Efficiency Programs (“the Programs”) for Atlantic City Electric (“ACE”) to increase awareness of the Programs and support the achievement of electric energy savings goals and customer satisfaction for the Programs.
You will work independently from your home office and in the field with as much as 25% to 75% of local travel within Atlantic City Electric’s territory on a week to week basis. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records of leads, meetings and all communications using the CRM tool ensuring data is updated on a weekly basis. You will complete project follow up through the project life cycle converting leads to completed projects.
With excellent communication, marketing and organizational skills, this candidate will coordinate and complete the outreach to ensure program success.
Primary Responsibilities include:
- Promote Energy Efficiency programs to customers and work with contractors via one on one meetings, presentations, networking throughout Southern NJ
- Support the Program’s long-term relationship management strategy by clearly articulating Program offerings; qualify leads; and assist property owners/managers in determining potential electric Energy Efficiency improvements.
- Actively support day-to-day outreach and recruitment of Service Providers. Provide training to Service Providers and support issue resolution.
- Data entry and management of contacts in customer relationship management database.
- Represent program at applicable community meetings
- Actively engage appropriate local and industry groups and associations
- Represent the offering, generate leads and answer inquiries at trade shows
- Complete QA inspections on an as-needed basis as a back up to the QA/QC team
- Minimum 25-75% travel is typical - driving for meetings, appointments, etc. in the territory
- Self-starter, organized and able to work effectively independently
Skill Sets:
- Excellent oral and written communications skills and presentation skills
- Microsoft Office proficient (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Superior organizational and time management skills
- Strong networking and sales skills
- Effecitve at clearly and succinctly communicating value propositions
- Core Competencies: Demonstrates exemplary internal and external customer service, excels at marketing and promotion of programs to target customers and contractors, ability to quickly learn technical and commercial programs, self-reliant, self-motivated, goal-oriented, organized, dependable, demonstrates follow-through
- Personal Transportation and Driving Privileges to attend meetings and client visits
Qualifications
Proven success in a sales or customer success role
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer service and problem solving skills
Experience in data gathering and entry, file development and management
Customer and Client-focused - business customer experience
Ability to productively adapt and respond to multiple requests and unexpected changes
Desire to stay with, build on and fine-tune the role of the Outreach Specialist function
Expertise in use of Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Minimum Associates Degree or Equivalent work experience
Preferred:·
- 1+ years of experience with utility Energy Efficiency programs with C&I, Multifamily experience
- Knowledge of commercial energy efficiency technologies and practices.
- Bachelor Degree in Business, Marketing, or Science fields
Applicant will be required to have a valid NJ driver's license and have a safe driving history
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $55,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- Health insurance
- Travel reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- How many years of marketing or sales experience (b-to-b) do you have?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
- B2B sales: 1 year (Preferred)
- Energy industry or Utility: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Woodstown, NJ 08098
