Energy Efficiency Specialist

HKA Enterprises is seeking an Energy Efficiency Specialist to support Jacobs in Clarksville, IN. The role involves building relationships with residential contractors and managing the Residential Smart $aver incentive program. Candidates should have business-to-business sales experience, preferably in energy efficiency, and must be capable of performing on-site inspections. The position requires a relevant degree or equivalent experience, with a pay of $35 per hour.
HKA Enterprises is unable to support C2C. 3rd party submissions and C2C requests will not be considered for any positions.

HKA is working on behalf of Jacobs, and this role is to support Jacobs’ work through HKA

Description:

Pay $35.00 per hour

Please do not dup subs from prior order 20632.
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 $aver 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 region. Act as single point-of-contact liaison between assigned trade allies and Residential Smart $aver / 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 $aver 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.