Retail Energy Efficiency Product Analyst - Albany, United States - MARYLAND ENERGY ADVISORS

MARYLAND ENERGY ADVISORS

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Albany, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Retail Energy Efficiency Product Merchandiser

Job Posting

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MD Energy Advisors is a rapidly growing energy consulting and management company that provides energy efficiency program implementation consulting services for utilities across the United States, and we are looking for customer centric individuals to join our team.

As the Retail Energy Efficiency Product Merchandiser, you will support the growth and expansion of the utilities' energy efficiency products.

Primarily, you will provide education and information about the Utility's products in approximately 150 retail locations throughout the Utility's service territory and ensure products are accurately priced.

You will provide education to employees at retail locations on the product benefits and best practices for selling products to consumers, as well as assist clients with understanding potential savings opportunities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Travel by car throughout the assigned geography in Upstate New York.
Distribute Point of Purchase (POP) materials at participating retail locations.
Interact with retailer sales staff to promote relevant energyefficient product messaging
Record all field activity in the program database at the time of field visits
Manage daytoday activities for field visits to ensure maximum value is provided to the client.
Prepare status reports to accurately describe activities in the field and to monitor progress towards achievement of program goals
Schedule and staff special events at big box retail locations during evening and weekends
Assist the program team in the implementation and optimization of program administrative resources
Provide education to clients and consumers on residential savings opportunities. This includes providing knowledge and information on energyefficient technologies such as appliances, electronics, residential LED lighting, and HVAC equipment to retail associates, contractors, and other trade allies participating in programs targeted at the residential sector as well as consumers
Attend clientsponsored promotional events at wholesale and retail levels
Assist in the preparation of internal and client presentations
Contribute to the evolution of program strategies and the design of program features, services, and marketing campaigns
Develop rapport and build relationships with retailers and external clients
Assist with other projects and assignments as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma
Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fastpaced environment.
Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage deadlines and projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
Possesses solid quantitative, analytical, and problemsolving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong proofreading and editing skills.
Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Outstanding interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to connect quickly with others and work effectively at all levels within and outside of the organization, including vendors and business partners.
Ability to travel within the New York Service Territory
Flexibility to rotating weekends and additional hours as needed.
Ability to prioritize and work independently.
Ability to work well under pressure in timecritical situations and be productive and selfmotivated during slow periods.
Intermediate experience in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access is essential.
Advanced conflict resolution skills are required.
Must have a current, valid driver's license, clean driving record, proof of motor vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation

BENEFITS:

MD Energy Advisors offers competitive salaries and benefits. We put a premium on work-life balance, offering flexibility with our remote team.

We also offer: