Technical Sales & Outreach Specialist – Water Heating Program
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA (Oakland area preferred / Home Office
within the region)
Employment Type: Contract
Company: SkillDemand Energy Partner
About the Opportunity
SkillDemand Energy is partnering with a leading organization
delivering statewide energy efficiency programs. We are seeking a Technical
Sales & Outreach Specialist to support a California Water Heating
Program focused on increasing the adoption of high-efficiency water heating
technologies through distributor engagement, technical outreach, and
stakeholder collaboration.
This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with technical
sales, distributor relations, energy efficiency, HVAC, plumbing, or
construction industry experience who enjoy building relationships and driving
program participation.
Key Responsibilities
Program Growth & Sales Support
- Support program participation and energy savings goals
through targeted outreach.
- Identify opportunities to increase customer and
distributor engagement.
Distributor & Trade Ally Engagement
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned
water heating equipment distributors.
- Provide program guidance, training, and ongoing
support.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with
distributors and trade allies.
Outreach & Marketing
- Plan and execute outreach campaigns and promotional
activities.
- Support marketing initiatives to increase awareness of
program offerings.
- Participate in industry events, trainings, and
stakeholder meetings.
Manufacturer & Industry Engagement
- Collaborate with manufacturer representatives to
promote high-efficiency water heating technologies.
- Maintain productive relationships that support
long-term program success.
Lead Management & CRM
- Generate and track leads using CRM systems such as
Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics.
- Maintain accurate documentation of outreach activities,
customer interactions, and program participation.
Technical Knowledge
- Stay current on high-efficiency water heating
technologies and market trends.
- Educate distributors and trade allies on program
offerings and qualifying equipment.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in distributor
sales, manufacturer sales, technical sales, or related customer-facing
roles.
- Experience coordinating outreach campaigns, promotions,
or business development initiatives.
- Experience working with CRM platforms such as
Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word,
PowerPoint), including basic data analysis and pivot tables.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced
environment.
- Valid U.S. driver's license and reliable
transportation.
Preferred
- Experience with energy efficiency programs.
- Technical sales or B2B sales experience.
- Experience working with plumbing, HVAC, construction,
or water heating equipment distributors.
- Knowledge of high-efficiency water heating technologies
and industry trends.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a relationship builder with strong
communication skills who enjoys working directly with distributors,
manufacturers, and industry partners. You'll be responsible for expanding
program participation, supporting outreach initiatives, and helping drive
energy-efficient technology adoption throughout California.
Location
Candidates should be based in or near the San Francisco Bay
Area, with the ability to travel locally for meetings, distributor visits,
training sessions, and outreach events.