Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.
Energy Solutions is looking for a Trade Ally Manager I to support market engagement and outreach activities that contribute to energy efficiency program performance. In this role, the Trade Ally Manager I assists manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and other market actors with participation in midstream and market-facing programs by providing information, responding to inquiries, and supporting outreach efforts.
This opportunity is great for someone who enjoys outreach activities, research participation issues, and report on observations as well as following defined engagement plans.
*Preference is for the candidate to be located on the East Coast or in Eastern Standard Time Zone*
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Support achievement of assigned trade ally participation, engagement, and recruitment goals through proactive outreach, relationship development, and ongoing account support
Execute assigned outreach activities to manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and other market actors to support program participation
Build and maintain productive working relationships with assigned trade allies, contractors, distributors, manufacturers, and market participants to support ongoing program engagement and participation
Coordinate routine communication and follow-up activities with trade allies and internal stakeholders
Research and document responses to trade ally inquiries and route questions to appropriate program staff when needed
Support implementation of outreach campaigns, engagement activities, and trade ally participation initiatives
Assist with in-market outreach activities, including local meetings, trainings, events, and relationship-building activities with trade allies and market partners.
Research participation issues, documentation discrepancies, and submission questions and escalate non-routine issues as appropriate
Validate program documentation, participation records, and required submissions for completeness and accuracy
Follow established procedures to support resolution of routine participation and process-related issues
Update CRM systems, outreach records, dashboards, and participation tracking systems to maintain accurate program information
Prepare and report basic participation metrics, outreach activities, and trade ally engagement information as assigned
Document stakeholder interactions, participation updates, and program feedback within established systems and tools
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent experience
2 years of professional experience in customer service, program support, outreach, sales support, administrative operations, or a related role
Experience working with external stakeholders, customers, contractors, vendors, or trade partners
Experience maintaining records, tracking activities, and following established processes and procedures
Ability to execute assigned outreach and engagement activities using established guidance
Understanding of customer service, relationship management, or stakeholder support principles
Experience using CRM systems, databases, spreadsheets, or other business systems to maintain records and documentation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and related productivity tools
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while seeking guidance when needed
Ability to conduct business travel…