Account Manager- Insulation and Air Sealing Energy Efficiency Programs

Account Manager- Insulation and Air Sealing Energy Efficiency Programs  

Locations: Remote candidates must be located in either the Rochester, NY or Binghamton, NY areas

 
Ready to make a difference?  

To support our growth, we are seeking an Account Manager for our Utility Programs and Services (UPS) division to grow ICF’s energy market-rate insulation and air sealing programs. You will support the management of Energy Efficiency programs, build relationships with clients, foster relationships with key market actors such as Insulation contractors, implement program strategies and plans, as well as support marketing and recruiting strategies.  

 
Why you will love working here:  

• Our purpose is to build a more prosperous and resilient world for all  

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance  

• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities  

• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan  

• Professional growth: Bring your passion, develop your personal goals and align them with our company purpose and values  

• Employee community networks: Join internal forums where you can connect with colleagues who share or support common characteristics, interests, and goals 

What you will be doing:  

• Work as part of the team ensuring that the implementation of client sponsored energy projects are successfully executed Creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets and databases for internal tracking  

• Assisting in preparation of internal and client facing presentations  

• Provide outreach, recruitment, technical assistance and guidance to contractors, retailers and distributors within one or more utility service territories, Promote energy efficient technologies to residential market segments. Must be able to effectively communicate to both technical trade allies and non-technical audiences.  

• Contribute to the evolution of program strategies and the design of program features, services, and marketing campaigns  

• Prepare status reports to accurately describe Trade Ally outreach and account management activities in the field and to monitor progress towards program goals on contractor participation and the completion of eligible projects  

• Conduct, coordinate with, or follow up on desktop, remote or in-field Quality Assurance activities, as appropriate, to approve incentive applications and verify installed measures  

• Attend client sponsored promotional events  

• Must have a reliable vehicle for travel. Requirements are up to 20% of the time in New York (service area is Rochester/Binghamton areas) for contractor meetings, promotional events and project inspections (reimbursement for mileage provided) 

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Energy, Building Science, Construction, Environmental Sciences or related discipline (or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education)  

• 2+ years experience in energy efficiency, sustainability, utility programs, account management and/or related fields  

• Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check  

What we would like you to have:  

• Familiarity with insulation and air sealing technologies, building heating and cooling load estimation, Home Performance methodologies and/or heat pumps  

• Experience with the energy efficiency market in the Northeast, especially Upstate NY Knowledge of sustainable building practices and technologies  

• Experience working on successful energy efficiency programs, with specific expertise in energy efficiency technologies and products, as well as energy issues in existing residential buildings  

• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining relationships with key market actors in the industry including utility client customers, architects, engineers, contractors, non-profit officials, public officials and other market actors and stakeholders, as necessary to achieve project goals.  

• Experience with the Trade Allies working on energy efficiency programs in the Northeast or building relationships with trade allies in similar markets