Outreach Consultant 2

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Overview

TRC is seeking a Business Development Associate for the TVA EnergyRight for Business and Industry Program serving the commercial and industrial energy efficiency programs with the Tennessee Valley covering and supporting the Western Region.  This indivual must reside within or around the Memphis area.

This position is responsible for delivering program awareness, identifying opportunities, applying and executing on leads, and achieving program participation to support energy savings and demand goals.  Business Developers are experts on nuances of program rules and guidelines, helping navigate program patricipants and supporters to leverage and engage in the TVA EnergyRight for Business and Industry Program.

The ideal candidate will have an existing professional experience working in the energy efficiency industry or have extensive sales and customer relation expereince.

**Candidate must reside in the Tennessee Valley, in or around the great Memphis area, for client service necessities. **

Responsibilities

• Direct engagement with Local Power Companies, End-Use Customers and TVA Program Staff.
• Training and consulting with Local, Regional and National trade allies to help meeting region energy goals.
• Educating program paticipatants on program rule set and process and assisting in application submissions through on site visits and virtual meetings.
• Working with Program management on targeted program related tasks.
• Weekly travel in and around assigned territory to meeting with Customer, LPCs, and Trade Allies. 
• Executing marketing strategies to include local conferences, webinars and program engagements.
• Entering and updating leads and opportunites in Program CRM.
• Attending scheduled program events.
• Develop program strategies that aid in supporting area managers and program efficiency goals.
• Hosting in-person and virtual meetings.
• Identifying energy efficiency opportunities.
• Conducting program demos and education training.
• Submitting incentive applications on behalf of program participants.
• Aiding in overall Outreach efforts, such as recruitment and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline.
• 5+ years of related energy experience or overall sales/consulting experience.
• Familiarity/knowledge of electrical energy efficiency core technology areas such as HVAC, lighting, controls, compressed air/etc.
• Possess a valid driver-s license with clean driving record and a reliable vehicle.
• Able to travel by car daily within assigned territory.
• Resident of Memphis or general surrounding area required. Must reside within the TVA footprint.
• Strong customer service skills to include highly effective communication in person, over email, and over the phone.
• Self-driven and a team player
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with program participants and market partners.
• Strong speaking skills to help present in-person engagements.
• Ability to effectively work across multiple internal functions (engineering, marketing, operations)
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with program participants and market partners.
• Must be able to engage with program participants in-person and travel around the territory.

Organizational Skills:

• Excellent time management skills including the ability to monitor and manage efficiency project progress while seeking additional opportunities for new or repeat customers.
• Be able to maintain a schedule for consistent follow-up communication with local power companies, trade allies and end-use customers.
• Must have the ability to quickly learn multiple program rules and requirements and be able to adapt programmatic changes.
• Required to learn and use a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system or a similar system to effectively track business development activities.
• Will be required to maintain consistent project pipeline and convert opportunities into incentive applications.
• Proficiency with computer and mobile technology devices.
• Ability reach and monitor performance metrics/KPIs to support program goals.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office tools i.e., Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Our Mission

We understand our clients’ goals, and embrace them as our own, applying creativity, experience, integrity and dedication to deliver superior solutions to the world’s energy, environment and infrastructure challenges.

Our Vision

We will solve the challenges of making the Earth a better place to live — community by community.

TRC is ranked #16 on ENR's list of the Top 500 Design Firms in the United States.

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Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

Disclaimers

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.