Field Specialist

About Evergreen Consulting Group

Evergreen Consulting Group is a virtual full-service energy efficiency firm.  We employ experts experienced in advancing energy efficiency initiatives for a wide array of clients. Our team members are in strategic locations across the United States.

We are a supportive team that rewards individual initiative and performance. We have a progressive culture that embraces work-life balance while working in a virtual office environment from your home. This winning combination has resulted in repeated selection among the top companies on Oregon Business Magazine's list of 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon. 

Successful candidates: 

 

• Are highly detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
• Respond quickly to inquiries and attend to details.
• Are self-motivated with a demonstrated independent work history. 
• Work collaboratively with clients and customers to exceed expectations.
• Demonstrate interest and/or experience in energy efficiency.
• Demonstrate expertise and experience in residential construction or training and/or community engagement or workforce development, ideally in home weatherization or low-income retrofits.
• Demonstrate interest and/or experience working with utility efficiency programs.
• Are flexible and adaptable to both office and in-field work.
• Are bilingual - English/Spanish is a plus.

 

 

 

Position Description:  Residential Field Specialist 

We are seeking an individual located in Southeast or Central Washington or NE Oregon. Ideally, the individual will be located in or around Tri-Cities, Washington, but could be located further out as the position will require regional travel. Individuals will support, train and assist weatherization, HVAC and home services contractors, distributors, manufacturer representatives, retailers and other market actors collectively known as trade allies. Our field specialists train contractors to propose, sell and complete energy efficiency projects for residential utility customers.

 

The field specialist will also work directly with utilities to support energy efficiency projects with a focus on customer service and satisfaction. Strong relationships with trade allies, utilities, customers, and program partners are a key element of the position, which requires local and regional travel. The successful applicant will be a self-starter, highly organized, with good communication skills and a focus on meeting the needs of our clients.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Recruit new trade allies to participate in the energy efficiency programs.
• Work with and build trusting relationships in diverse communities, focusing on rural and underserved customer support.
• Work with local utility representatives to understand their customers, programs, and needs.
• Provide technical assistance to weatherization, HVAC, and other trade allies, customers, utility representatives and other stakeholders.
• Provide cross-training for weatherization and HVAC trade allies to promote energy efficiency projects.
• Provide cross-promotion and coordination for trade allies that serve both residential and commercial customers.
• Support sales efforts with trade allies and their customers to sell energy efficiency projects.
• Conduct on-site training with trade allies and/or utility representatives for energy efficiency programs.
• Work with contractors, distributors, and other market actors to understand and promote energy efficiency incentive programs. 
• Participate and present in company and industry trainings, communications, and program planning efforts to drive successful results and meet client needs.
• Define and develop program, marketing and communication plans for top trade allies supporting local utility incentive programs.        
• Maintain accurate and detailed project tracking records to document relationship management, sales efforts and training and energy efficiency activities. 

 

Position Qualifications: 

• Experience in sales, networking, utility and/or energy-efficiency industries, weatherization, HVAC and/or utility marketing.
• Direct field, outside and/or professional sales experience is beneficial. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in home services, weatherization, and HVAC in an energy or utility environment is a plus.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to discover and implement innovative solutions.
• Self-starter who is highly detail-oriented, organized, a team player and goal-focused.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills; past sales experience with utility or energy conservation is a plus.
• The ability to work well in a virtual independent and team setting and provide exceptional customer service both internally and externally.
• Microsoft Office and general software applications proficiency.
• Partial U.S. regional travel and extensive local travel are required, including personal vehicle use. Some overnight stays will be required.

 

Preferred Skills/Experience: 

• Bilingual - Spanish-speaking is desirable.
• BPI certification is preferred.
• A high school diploma with higher education or vocational degree, certification and training specializing in sales, marketing, lighting, HVAC, construction management, energy efficiency, and/or the utility industries.
• A college degree is not required, but candidates must demonstrate continued education in alignment with their career goals.
• Preferred minimum of three (3) years’ experience in utility, weatherization, HVAC, construction, sales and/or energy efficiency industries.
• Previous home office and remote work experience are helpful but not required.
• Comfort with hosting, presenting and/or participating in virtual office meetings is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license, dependable transportation and verifiable insurance are required.

 

Physical Efforts: 

May be physically demanding, depending on tasks, such as

• Long periods of standing/walking on rough/uneven surfaces.
• Accessing crawl or attic spaces for quality assurance or training purposes.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods working on a computer.
• Driving a personal vehicle daily and/or over long distances regionally.
• Ability to occasionally travel via commercial airlines. 
• Speaking/hearing - provide clear, accurate communication, hear telephone and warning devices.

 

Environmental Conditions:

 

• Around high noise levels and energized electrical equipment (at times).
• Moving mechanical parts (at times).
• Perform work in all weather conditions.
• Driving up to 3-4 hours on paved/unpaved roads.

 

Other Requirements:

 

• Valid driver’s license.
• Dependable transportation along with verifiable insurance.
• Drug test – must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Pre-employment background check.

 

Benefits:

In addition to your competitive salary, medical/dental/vision plan, disability and life insurance, and 401(k), we’ll provide: 

• Generous paid time off (PTO) so you can recharge and enjoy life, plus $500 provided annually when you take a week-long vacation. 
• 401(k) company contributions to help build your nest egg.
• Discretionary bonuses based on performance because your work deserves to be rewarded.
• Professional development funds to learn new skills and grow. 
• 100% virtual company.
• Paid volunteer days to make an impact in our community.
• Fun team outings and events to bond with your colleagues.

 

Evergreen Consulting Group provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

 

 

To receive consideration for this position, applicants must apply here:

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