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Energy Efficiency Product Merchandiser (Retail)

Georgia Power Service Territory - Atlanta Metro

About the Company

Maryland Energy Advisors (MDEA) is a rapidly growing energy management company that serves some of the area’s largest businesses, including real estate owners, restaurants, and manufacturers. We provide consulting services for utilities across the United States, and we are looking for customer-centric individuals to join our team as an Energy Efficiency Product Merchandiser for Georgia.

MDEA supports the implementation of Georgia Power’s Commercial Energy Efficiency Program, which is designed to help businesses save energy and money by making it easier to purchase energy-efficient equipment. Through this program, customers can receive instant rebates at participating retailers and distributors when they buy qualifying high-efficiency products. This means businesses get the discount right at the time of purchase instead of waiting for a rebate check.

About the Position

The Energy Efficiency Product Merchandiser (Retail) is responsible for supporting the growth and expansion of energy efficiency products in retail locations throughout the Georgia Power service territory. The Energy Efficiency Product Merchandiser (Retail) will ensure products are accurately priced and placed within the store, provide education to employees at retail locations on product benefits and best practices for selling products to consumers, and assist clients with understanding potential savings opportunities. This is a field-oriented role for individuals that thrive on the road and are energized by face-to-face engagement and problem-solving in dynamic environments. This role requires a strong commitment to meeting store visit targets, regardless of weather conditions, holidays, or other challenges.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Travel to retail locations within Georgia Power service territory to support commercial point-of-sale program.
• Provide education to clients and consumers on commercial savings opportunities. This includes providing knowledge and information on energy-efficient technologies to retail associates, contractors and other trade allies participating in programs targeted at the commercial and industrial sector as well as consumers.
• Develop rapport and build relationships with retailers and external clients.
• Conduct Retailer/Trade Ally outreach and training as needed.
• Prepare status reports to accurately describe activities in the field and to monitor progress towards achievement of program goals.
• Attend client-sponsored promotional events at wholesale and retail levels, which will include occasional evenings or weekends.
• Assist in preparation of internal and client presentations.
• Contribute to the evolution of program strategies and the design of program features, services, and marketing campaigns.
• Assist with other projects and adapt to changing program priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma.
• Ability to travel within the Georgia Power service territory. Must have a current, valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and proof of motor vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Flexibility to rotating weekends and additional hours, as needed.
• Proven attention to detail, time management, organization, and prioritization. Ability to work well under pressure and self-motivate.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with both technical and non-technical 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.
• Intermediate experience in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or Communications or Equivalent Experience
• 1-3 years of experience working with commercial trade allies working on energy efficiency programs in Georgia or experience building relationships with trade allies in similar markets.
• Bilingual in Spanish, highly desired
• Customer-centric mindset
• Certified Energy Manager, LEED, other industry certifications are a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position requires the individual to travel to retail locations and other locations within the Georgia Power service territory.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands, and occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 20 pounds.
• “Office” work is to be primarily conducted from home.
• Friendly, fun, cooperative, and very fast-paced. Staff members need to be able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.

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:

• Medical, dental and vision health insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Regular team meetings and in-person gatherings

Maryland Energy Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Disability/Vet.