Team Lead- Lighting & Products

Lighting & Products

The Lighting & Products business unit boasts a rock-solid track record of delivering reduced energy consumption on behalf of our utility clients. This business has grown rapidly the last few years and has an extensive network of trusted trade allies, retail partners, manufacturers, and measurement and verification partners. This team leverages those relationships to deliver the energy savings or peak power solutions our clients most desire.

As our utility clients gear up their energy efficiency and distributed generation programs, the opportunities are plentiful for making a big impact while we continue to grow Ecos. Our Lighting & Products Team has an immediate need for a Team Lead, performing in an Account Manager role at our Portland, Ore., headquarters. In this role, you will report to our Manager and have the opportunity to have a significant impact on our continued success with the client.

Role Description

As our Team Lead, you will be responsible for Lighting & Products program and project management, execution and delivery. In this integral role, you will manage project deliverables and timelines; lead the task execution of project work plans and work breakdown structures; and manage the Portland Lighting & Products team.

Additionally, you will be responsible for manufacturer and retailer recruitment for the programs, assisting with the RFP process, creating and revising MOU’s, and tracking and reviewing incentive invoices. You will also oversee new program launch activities including creating implementation plans and budgets, assisting with kick off meetings and events and training new Program Managers. You will also develop and give presentations to assist in program delivery and execution, and develop marketing strategies and marketing materials in conjunction with other internal teams to support programs.

You will also manage strategic relationships with the client and ensure that products and services provided consistently meet client needs. You will resolve all customer and client issues in a timely manner and will draft and deliver client reports and communications on a regular basis.

Role Competencies

As our ideal candidate, you possess a Bachelor’s degree plus at least four years of relevant experience in the energy efficiency, renewable energy, and/or utilities field with at least two years of experience leading, motivating, mentoring and developing teams. Your familiarity with energy efficiency program management, including the concepts, practices and procedures, will aid your success in this role.

You will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and be able to learn the Program-specific software. Experience working within a cross-functional team, and strong initiative while maintaining excellent customer service, is necessary to your success.

If you enjoy building and developing relationships with a variety of customers and personality types, providing technical business solutions and have a passion for bringing energy efficient solutions to clients, we want to hear from you!

Ecos Information

Our salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. We are a performance-based culture and have a goal-based incentive program and generous employee benefits. Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, life, AD&D and short-term disability insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts and 401(k) with a generous employer match.

Ecos is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation or preference, religion, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

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