Renewable Energy Specialist

Job Overview

As the Renewable Energy Specialist at Crescent Electric, you strive to secure new business by selling energy solutions to senior level decision makers within a target market. In this role, you will communicate the Company value-added services and resources with commercial and industrial end-users and contractors.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Achieve defined bookings targets for revenue and gross margin.
• Develop and facilitate specifications and purchases of renewable energy products, and multiple management solutions and engineering services that drive sales through branches for both new and existing customers.
• Coordinate activities with area leadership and account managers to present a unified strategy to maximize sales effectiveness.
• Create demand for energy products and services within assigned territory.
• Close sales opportunities on energy projects.
• Develop long term relationships with key accounts and partners that sustain repeat sales opportunities.
• Lead internal teams in the creation of energy audits and proposals for energy solutions in lighting, power management, and HVAC control.
• Conduct sales calls and presentations in assigned territory.
• Utilize resources and field reps of key suppliers to support sales strategies.
• Establish a pre-planned monthly itinerary based on the geographic location of assigned customers and actual account demands.
• Serve as the renewable energy subject matter expert for an assigned territory.
• Represent Crescent Electric Supply Company at appropriate local associations and trade shows.
• Effectively manage expenses within budget constraints.
• Develop and review super district quarterly account plans.
• Monitor and manage branch energy marketing plans on the company intranet, including activities, events, and displays for review.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time with overnight stays.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience working in a sales capacity within the electrical industry, preferably selling energy solutions to commercial and industrial end users.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current national regulatory requirements for industrial/commercial applications, including, but not limited to, utility rebate incentives, federal, state, and industry energy efficiency standards, disposal law and IES Illumination recommendations, safety codes, LEED, and EPACT.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license. Drivers must meet Crescent Electric Supply Company’s requirements to drive company vehicles as stated in the Driving Company vehicles policy found in the Employee Handbook and Policy Manual.
• CLEP or LC certification, preferred.

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Total Rewards and Benefits

Crescent Electric's compensation package includes an array of top-tier benefit options, including: 

• Eligibility for health,  and dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.
• Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods.
• Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Company-paid holidays.
• Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage.
• Eligibility: Employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who are 21 years of age or older will be automatically enrolled in the company’s 401(k) plan once they achieve 90 days of employment.

Family Owned. Culture of Quality. Opportunities to Advance.

Crescent is transforming and we are on a mission to power the communities we serve through teamwork and relentless customer focus. We have a vision of uncompromising teamwork committed to becoming the industry leader for our employees, suppliers, and shareholders. At Crescent, you will have the opportunity to develop professionally, grow personally and have the flexibility to balance your life's priorities. Let's serve together. Let's power our communities together. Let's become THE industry leaders...together.

Crescent Electric Supply is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crescent Electric Supply does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, national origin, gender, religion, marital status, disability, veteran, military status, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served. Candidates are subject to pre-employment assessments, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background checks, references check, and a post-offer drug screen.