Director of Energy Solutions

Your next career opportunity - NorthEast Electrical is seeking a motivated, experienced and professional Sales Manager to lead our Energy Solutions team!

At NorthEast Electric, successful Associates drive and promote our mindset of Adapt, Dare and Learn. Throughout your career you will be developed and empowered to create best-in-class business strategies and contribute to a customer-centric environment that delivers outstanding results.

General Duties:

Reporting to the President, this position is responsible for development of a sales and marketing plan for the Company’s external energy initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive sales and support implementation and utilization of utility rebate initiatives to enhance revenue growth
• Collaborate with Senior Management and Marketing to build go-to market capability on Energy Services & Solutions
• Coordinate with vendors & utility partners to have the needed products and solutions training for sales teams to properly identify potential customers for energy solutions and services
• Assist / Drive recommendations in the planning around stock support and promotion of selected key products and vendors
• Coordinate customer training events to inform and educate them on available solutions.
• Manage solar and renewable energy solutions, responsible for Solar P&L
• Support National Account strategy
• Build and Develop resources in Energy Group to establish specialists in design build lighting & control applications and assist in developing lighting application competency for the business unit
• Responsible to lead NorthEast’s sustainability program and reduction of CO2 footprint

Understanding of the following lighting products and application categories and how they relate to the energy initiative:

Lamps, Ballasts, Lighting Controls, Lighting Fixtures, LED Technology, solar & renewable energy

Familiarity with local State utility program incentives:

Rebate programs, Energy programs, Rates, Utility energy contact people

Qualifications:

1). 5 years of progressive advancement in a construction, electrical, lighting, utility or related field in a wholesale (B-to-B) business.

2). Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, required.

3). Familiar with LEED building standards specifically where the electrical product portfolio delivers impact.

4). Have a basic understanding of EPACT and other potential customer tax incentives.

5). Ability to work productively with a great deal of independence and autonomy.

6). Known for excellent verbal and written communication at all levels.

7). Demonstrated ability to develop strong collaborative relationships with Internal customers, external customers and vendor partners

What we have to offer you as a NorthEast Associate!

• Competitive salary 
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans & Flexible Spending Account
• A generous amount of paid time off- vacation, sick, holidays.
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Referral Bonuses
• 401K
• Associate Discounts
• Health & Wellness reimbursements 

Why work for NorthEast Electrical?

At NorthEast, we value bold thinkers who are excited to take on challenging tasks.  We strive to be the best and we share our success with our associates, customers, suppliers, and shareholders. We are always looking to expand our teams to continue to serve our customers and to grow our business.  

NorthEast Electrical is the #1 choice for Electrical Products and Services in New England. NorthEast is a full-service electrical distributor that provides electrical products and services to electrical contractors, Industrial, OEM, Utility, and Institutional customers.  We have over 30 branches located throughout the 6 New England states.  Since 1998, NorthEast has been a subsidiary of Sonepar USA. 

About Sonepar USA

Sonepar is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services. Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and continues to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the market through a network of companies with over 400 locations nationwide. For more information, visit soneparusa.com. Stay up to date with NorthEast, follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook,

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. 

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Salary : $74,000 - $93,800