Account Manager

Description:

ICF is seeking an Account Manager to take a significant role in the implementation of commercial energy efficiency programs in (TBD) Maryland. The selected candidate will be responsible for recruiting new participants into the programs as well as managing a pipeline of existing energy efficiency projects. The candidate will call on customers and contractors in an assigned service territory with the goal of increasing the number of energy efficiency projects and participation in utility incentive programs. We place a premium on creativity, an ability to work independently, but to also function as part of a team, a drive to succeed, and a commitment to client satisfaction. This position is open to Maryland-based candidates as well as those willing to relocate.

Why you will love working here:

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401kmatching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

What you will be doing:

• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with major local, national, and regional distributors, suppliers, and manufacturers to support their participation in the programs
• Cultivate and develop new relationships and partnerships with trade allies and professional organizations to ensure program awareness and adoption
• Maintain strong ongoing communications with participants and other interested stakeholders in order to assess their needs and to receive feedback on their experience with the program
• Preparing and presenting targeted presentations as well as promoting program awareness and participation at trade shows, trade organization and stakeholder events, supply house counter days, as well as any industry recognized associations.
• Assist multiply program managers with the development and implementation of promotional strategies
• Prepare ongoing status reports to document performance and activities demonstrating progress towards program goals, contractor/consultant participation and pipeline management
• Provide QA/QC data to the client
• Support internal operations and management of the programs, with tasks such as reporting, application review, forecasting, marketing development, and client support

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in (Business Admin, Energy, Communication or related field) and
• 2+ years of experience managing successful energy efficiency opportunities, with specific experience in one of the following: HVAC contractors, distributors, commercial real-estate, federal government or retail customers.
  OR
• 4+ years of related work experience in one of the following: HVAC contractors, distributors, commercial real-estate, federal government or retail customers.
  AND
• Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check

• Must have a reliable vehicle for local travel. Requirements are between 30% to 60% of the time. (reimbursement for mileage provided)