Energy Communications and Marketing Leader

Energy Communications & Marketing Leader, Boulder, CO - This position is onsite in Boulder.

 Your Impact at Ascend Analytics

As an Energy Communications & Marketing Leader, you will: (1) define and drive our brand; (2) promote and support our software and consulting products, and (3) enhance awareness of Ascend Analytics and the on-going global energy transition. As the leader of both communications and marketing within the organization, you’ll create written content, determine external messaging,  you'll manage key projects related to go-to-market, collateral, technical writing, visualizations, webinars, conferences, and email campaigns. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of clean energy adoption, making it ideal for proactive, positive, and passionate individuals who want to help make the world a better place.

Ascend Analytics is an innovative “climate tech” software and consulting company focused on energy analytics that are transforming the electric grid. Ascend's solutions provide the analytics to support critical power supply decisions from operating strategies, for short and long-term investment and resource planning decisions.

For more information, visit www.ascendanalytics.com.

 Job Responsibilities

• Lead external communications efforts and initiatives.
• Write articles, briefs, and press releases.
• Lead marketing projects to enhance Ascend's brand and overall marketing activities.
• Work cross functionally with Sales as a key contributor of go-to-market and product marketing.
• Develop and deploy marketing materials, initiatives, and events to promote software sales in the US.
• Manage and run recurring webinar and conference engagements, email marketing campaigns, and customer outreach.
• Master marketing technology and content improvement.
• Assist in assimilating complex information into readily understood reports and presentations.
• Work with vendors, manage procurement, and optimize internal project workflows.
• Provide ongoing support for leadership, teams, and special projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in liberal arts, communications, marketing, business administration, physical, environmental science, or similar.
• 5+ years of experience in communications and marketing with a strong record of success, preferably in the energy sector.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, take initiative, and problem-solve with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of marketing and sales software tools such as Salesforce and HubSpot or alternatives.
• Ability to integrate marketing and sales software into business processes in order to capture lead and advance lead through the sales pipeline, converting them to revenue.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in communications and marketing with a strong record of success, preferably in the energy sector.
• Energy or climate-science related Masters degree or MBA
• Direct experience in the energy industry, alternative energy, environmental, wholesale energy markets or with a software-focused enterprise.
• Demonstrated experience driving process improvement activities independently.
• Experience supporting and driving marketing activities at a fast-growing company.
• Strong interest in working on many facets of marketing.
• Ability to work in Boulder office three days per week minimum.

Compensation: $130,000 - $200,000 in total compensation    

Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Ascend highly values our employees and often pays above industry average.

We offer flexible work hours in a relaxed environment with opportunities for advancement and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, dependent care spending account, and a 401k plan.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ascend Analytics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Ascend Analytics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected]