SmartWatt Baby Hudson!!!
Hudson is the son of Megan Matthews from our Sacramento, CA office.
We are looking for a dynamic sales representative with a passion for sales who will present to customers the energy efficiency lighting program for the National Grid Small Business Services Program. This position is a great way to enter the fast growing energy services industry.
The Sales Representative will focus on developing new customers for our Lighting Sales Auditors for the Small Business Program through prospecting and cold calling, as well as using strong presentation skills.
Responsibilities:
Generation of leads and proposals for eligible small business customers who can take advantage of lucrative incentives for installing lighting efficiency upgrades in their facilities.
Cold call on potential customers
Research and develop lists of potential customers
Follow up on sales leads
Develop and deliver sales presentations
Close sales in a professional and effective manner
Meet established sales quotas and revenue goals
Develop and regularly update promotional materials to target identified customers
Talents and Skills:
A highly self-motivated, ambitious individual
Above average communication skills
A person with a high sense of urgency and a pro-active approach to problem solving
High energy and action oriented
A very strong knowledge of basic computer software and practices with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel
Team player
Education and Experience:
Associate’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or a related field is required
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or related field is preferred
Two to four years of experience as a Sales Representative is preferred
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
Experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Compensation and Benefits:
SmartWatt Energy offers very competitive compensation, including base salaries and attractive performance incentives. Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, as well as paid vacation, holiday, and personal time. SmartWatt also offers a 401K retirement savings plan with Company contributions.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to hr@smartwattinc.com
The Energy Sales Auditor will be primarily responsible for the sales, audit and design of lighting efficiency upgrades for Small Businesses in a defined geographic region.
Job Responsibilities
• Auditing and designing lighting efficiency upgrades. Data-entry of information in the format and software provided by the Company.
• Presenting and selling proposals to interested prospects for the installation of recommended improvements.
• The generation of leads and proposals for eligible customers who can take advantage of lucrative incentives for installing lighting efficiency upgrades in their small business facilities.
• Achieving goals on a Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual basis in terms of projects sold, energy saved, and revenue achieved.
• Work with Inside Marketing and Administration to ensure that Direct Marketing efforts are being coordinated properly.
• Work with Construction Manager(s), Procurement and administration to ensure that customer expectations are being met.
• Conduct outreach and education to targeted customers and schedule energy efficiency audits
• Sign- up and Audit multiple businesses per day
• Determine qualifying measures and techniques and evaluate successful measure implementation
• Identify energy saving measures related to lighting, HVAC, faucet aerators and refrigeration for customers up to 100kWh demand
• Tabulate and input audit findings in spreadsheets
• Explain audit results to customers and effectively sell a project
• Timely reporting of weekly activities and audit results
Job Requirements
• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, Communications or a related field
• 1 to 5 years experience in Sales, Marketing or related field
• Past experience and an up-to-date knowledge of best practices as they relate to energy efficient lighting, CEM or EMIT certification is a major plus
• Experience in Energy Conservation projects
• Experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook are required
• Experience with social networking is preferred
We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
To apply, email resume and cover letter to hr@smartwattinc.com
The primary role of the position is to achieve continuous improvement within the operations of the utility program. The initial and primary element of this role is to provide day-to-day support for all operation activities.
Job Responsibilities
Main responsibility will be to ensure projects installed in the scheduled timeframe.
Review, understand, and verify final project scope and goals
Clear and concise communication with all involved entities including clients, contractors, and inspectors.
Ensure adherence to job site safety protocols.
Monitor progress on project installations.
Negotiate with contractors concerning changes in construction and scheduling
Work to continually ramp-up construction volumes while simultaneously assuring safety and quality of work.
Program Management
Develop and implement procedures to successfully reach program savings goals, revenue goals and customer satisfaction goals.
Manage, document, track and revise goals weekly as related to overall installed revenue savings goals for the Program for each staff member.
Generate weekly reports regarding sales, revenue installed and savings installed for review by VP of 3rd Party Programs.
Attend necessary sales meetings with customers and staff when required to assist in closing large deals and resolve customer service issues.
Staff Management
Develop and manage staff, which will include but not be limited to: interviewing, performance reviews, accurate compensation planning/goals/incentives, facilitation of promotions, training, employee recognition, vacation approval, employee conflict resolution and terminations.
Maintain proper procedures, documentation and oversight of all employee matters.
Operations
Implement operational procedures and policies to increase efficiencies and profit of office.
Improve process used to manage and track all warranty and material return issues.
Budget Management
Work within budget for office and staff needs related to office and field equipment needed.
Networking and Relationship Building
Maintain and promote a positive image for SmartWatt Energy, Inc. throughout the territory by interaction with customers, prospects and community leaders.
Manage existing and develop new electrical sub-contractor relationships.
Closely work with:
VP of Utility Programs to communicate needs of office to meet all corporate goals for office.
Corporate support: IT, Human Resources, Accounting, etc.
Job Requirements
Associates Degree in Construction Management, Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred
A minimum of 5 years experience in construction or project management for a general contractor, electrical contractor, mechanical contractor or related field; or, a minimum of five years experience in the lighting industry working for an Energy Service contractor
We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
To apply, email resume and cover letter to hr@smartwattinc.com
Great article about the SmartLighting (LED + advanced control system) project we installed at the main distribution freezer warehouse for a major Northeast grocery chain http://bit.ly/Mnqq7d
Fox News coverage of our SmartLighting design and installation at Price Chopper’s main distribution freezer warehouse http://bit.ly/CN7K5
SmartWatt Energy’s SmartLighting installation—featuring LED lighting from Albeo Technologies and a wireless mesh network control system from Daintree—at Price Chopper’s main distribution freezer in Rotterdam, NY was recently profiled in the news.
The price of electricity in Canada is expected to rise rapidly through the end of the decade, according to a study of provincial utilities’ power purchase agreements and financial statements. The findings indicate that the average cost per kilowatt hour (kWh) will increase by more than fifty percent by 2020 throughout Canada. This enormous price increase stems from the hundreds of new power plants and thousands of miles of transmission lines that are forecasted to be erected between now and 2020, for which Canadian utility customers will be footing the bill.
Canadian electricity rates have historically been very low, among the cheapest, due to the majority of the country’s power coming from hydroelectric plants that were built and paid for years ago. These power plants, however, are getting old and are no longer able to meet the country’s increasing power consumption.
There is hope for consumers in Canada to combat these rising rates though energy efficiency improvements, such as energy efficient lighting upgrades, equipment upgrades, smart metering, HVAC improvements and more. Many Canadian utilities are also offering incentives to consumers who conduct such upgrades and decrease their energy consumption.
To find utility incentives by province/utility company, click here.
This article from the Albany Business Review highlights a LED lighting project and wireless mesh network control system project we designed and installed at Price Chopper’s main distribution freezer warehouse in Rotterdam, NY.
Check out the new issue of Frozen & Dairy Buyer magazine—SmartWatt Energy’s President Chris Covell & Project Development Engineer-Mechanical Division Bryan Genevick were interviewed in the Killing Kilowatts round table, beginning on p. 64. Read here…
Seattle, WA—May 17, 2012—SmartWatt Energy, a nationwide leader in LED lighting-based energy-efficiency solutions for cold storage facilities, is proud to announce that their Vice President of West Coast Operations, Ben Stewart, will be presenting “LED Lighting for the Cold Storage Industry” at the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) North Pacific Chapter meeting on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 9am. The event will be held at the Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine, WA Wednesday, May 23, 2012-Friday, May 25, 2012.
SmartWatt Energy’s value-engineered comprehensive energy-efficiency solutions allow cold storage facilities to operate more efficiently, save on energy costs and maximize utility rebates. With West Coast operations based out of Sacramento and a new office planned for Seattle, SmartWatt Energy has developed innovative energy-savings solutions for multiple IARW members in the North Pacific region.
IARW is the leading association in the world dedicated to fostering excellence in the controlled-temperature warehouse and logistics industry. The association holds chapter meetings annually throughout North America, allowing members to come together and discuss common legislative, regulatory and operational hurdles.
ABOUT SMARTWATT ENERGY, INC.
SmartWatt Energy, Inc., is a leading nationwide provider of turnkey energy-efficiency solutions. SmartWatt Energy is dedicated to lowering businesses’ operational costs through demand-side energy-reduction strategies. SmartWatt Energy provides whole building energy assessments and implements lighting retrofits, variable-frequency drive upgrades, control system enhancements and other mechanical upgrades to help commercial, industrial, government and utility customers meet their sustainability goals. SmartWatt Energy’s energy-efficiency services include construction-grade energy audits, value-engineered designs, self-performed installations, utility incentive procurement, facilitation of EPAct 2005 tax deductions and maintenance support. For more information, please visit www.smartwattinc.com.
Sacramento, CA—May 15, 2012—SmartWatt Energy announced a partnership today with Figtree Energy Resource Company to offer Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing to their large commercial customers in California. The financing can be used to pay for turnkey energy-efficiency upgrade projects, allowing commercial property owners to save on energy bills and achieve sustainability goals at no upfront cost.
PACE Financing provides up to 100% of the capital required for energy improvement projects at a fixed interest rate for up to 20 years, thereby eliminating lengthy payback periods and providing immediate cash flow benefits. PACE Financing is a land-secured municipal finance program where loan payments are repaid through the property tax bill. The charge appears as a line item on the tax bill and does not increase regular property taxes. The balance of the loan transfers to the next property owner if the property is sold before the loan is paid off, with no “due upon sale” requirements.
“We are excited to offer PACE Financing to our customers in California—they’ll be in a better position to make comprehensive energy-efficiency improvements to their facilities that will reduce energy costs and result in a positive environmental impact,” explained Chris Covell, President of SmartWatt Energy. “We’re looking forward to a long-term relationship with Figtree and plan to work with them in additional locations as PACE Financing is adopted by more municipalities nationwide.”
PACE Financing provides the following simplified qualifications for financing approval: no personal guarantee, not based on credit score, no money down, property owner must be current on property tax and mortgage(s), property owner must not be in bankruptcy and property owner must not owe more on mortgage than the property is worth (i.e., the property cannot be underwater). Figtree Energy Resource Company manages the financing process from application to disbursement of funds and will integrate directly with SmartWatt Energy to share financing and technical skills for maximum customer benefit.
ABOUT SMARTWATT ENERGY, INC.
SmartWatt Energy, Inc., is a leading nationwide provider of turnkey energy-efficiency solutions. SmartWatt Energy is dedicated to lowering businesses’ operational costs through energy-reduction strategies. SmartWatt Energy provides whole building energy assessments and implements lighting retrofits, VFD upgrades, control system enhancements, ECM upgrades, and more to help commercial, industrial, government and utility customers meet their sustainability goals. SmartWatt Energy’s energy-efficiency services include construction-grade energy audits, value-engineered designs, self-performed installations, utility incentive procurement, facilitation of EPAct 2005 tax deductions and maintenance support. For more information, visit www.smartwattinc.com.
ABOUT FIGTREE ENERGY RESOURCE COMPANY
Figtree Energy Resource Company is a developer of PACE Financing programs for cities and counties in California. They offer the most flexible PACE financing in California. Figtree Energy Resource Company manages the financial process from application processing to disbursement of funds and assists property owners with the financial components of planning energy projects. They partner with energy specialists to integrate financing and technical skills. Figtree Energy Resource Company is based in San Diego, CA. For more information, visit www.figtreecompany.com.
Albany, NY—May 1, 2012—SmartWatt Energy, Inc., a leading nationwide provider of turnkey energy-efficiency solutions for government facilities, will be exhibiting at The New York State Association of Municipal Purchasing Officials’ (SAMPO) 34th Annual Professional Development Conference and Trade Show at the Fort William Henry Resort and Conference Center in Lake George, NY on May 8-11, 2012.
Attendees are encouraged to visit SmartWatt Energy at Booth 39 to qualify for a complimentary commercial analysis and discuss sustainability goals with staff. The General Manager of SmartWatt Energy’s corporate office in Albany, NY will be in attendance, and he has served as lead project engineer on many of the company’s municipal projects based in New York State.
SmartWatt Energy is dedicated to lowering operational costs for businesses through energy-efficient indoor and outdoor fluorescent and LED lighting retrofits. With four locations throughout New York State, the company has completed thousands of projects for NY State businesses, saving their customers millions of dollars in energy costs. Recent projects include energy-efficient lighting upgrades coupled with the addition of lighting controls systems for several municipal customers, including multi-facility rollouts.
SAMPO’s 34th Annual Professional Development Conference is designed to provide city, town, county and school district public purchasing professionals with the opportunity to enhance their education, maintain their professional certifications, and identify new products and services to save taxpayer money.
ABOUT SMARTWATT ENERGY, INC.
SmartWatt Energy, Inc., is a leading nationwide provider of turnkey energy-efficiency solutions. SmartWatt Energy is dedicated to lowering businesses’ operational costs through energy-reduction strategies. SmartWatt Energy provides whole building energy assessments and implements lighting retrofits, VFD upgrades, control system enhancements, ECM upgrades and more to help commercial, industrial, government and utility customers meet their sustainability goals. SmartWatt Energy’s energy-efficiency services include construction-grade energy audits, value-engineered designs, self-performed installations, utility incentive procurement, facilitation of EPAct 2005 tax deductions and maintenance support. For more information, visit www.smartwattinc.com.
New York, NY—April 24, 2012—SmartWatt Energy, Inc., a leading nationwide provider of turnkey energy efficiency solutions for commercial and industrial facilities, will be exhibiting at the Con Edison Energy Efficiency Summit at the Hilton New York, in New York, NY on May 1, 2012.
Attendees are encouraged to visit SmartWatt Energy during the summit to qualify for a complimentary energy analysis and to discuss sustainability goals. Matthew Cinquanti, SmartWatt Energy’s Vice President of Utility Programs will be in attendance, as will representatives from the company’s NYC-Metro office.
SmartWatt Energy’s value-engineered and tailored energy efficiency solutions help commercial and industrial facilities reduce their energy use, save on energy costs and maximize available rebates and incentives. With four offices throughout New York State, including one in New York City, the company has completed thousands of projects for small and large commercial facilities in the state, saving their customers millions on energy costs.
The Con Edison Energy Efficiency Summit is a daylong conference and tradeshow focused on delivering the latest innovations in energy-efficiency and informing commercial and industrial facilities of services, rebates and incentives available to them for making energy-efficiency upgrades.
ABOUT SMARTWATT ENERGY, INC.
SmartWatt Energy, Inc., is a leading nationwide provider of turnkey energy-efficiency solutions. SmartWatt Energy is dedicated to lowering businesses’ operational costs through energy-reduction strategies. SmartWatt Energy provides whole building energy assessments and implements lighting retrofits, VFD upgrades, control system enhancements, ECM upgrades and more to help commercial, industrial, government and utility customers meet their sustainability goals. SmartWatt Energy’s energy-efficiency services include construction-grade energy audits, value-engineered designs, self-performed installations, utility incentive procurement, facilitation of EPAct 2005 tax deductions and maintenance support. For more information, visit www.smartwattinc.com.
Position Overview
The Project Associate will be responsible for prospecting and networking to develop business opportunities and provide engineering and technical experience to assist business opportunities through the sales and engineering process. This will include performing tasks in sales, the project design processes, the project management process and general administrative duties.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Talent and Skills
To apply, email resume and cover letter to hr@smartwattinc.com