Product Strategist ( Hybrid )
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (Neea)
Define and execute market strategy for HVAC products to boost adoption and efficiency.
21 days ago ago
$110,000 - $130,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Portland, OR
Hybrid
Company Size
150 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Market Research
Training
Technical Services
Research & Development
Sector Specialisms
Building Envelope
Consumer Products
HVAC
Residential
Commercial
Energy Efficiency
Electric and Natural Gas Market Transformation
Heat Pumps
Role
What you would be doing
market strategy
product analysis
trend analysis
strategy development
market research
stakeholder engagement
- Championing the implementation of the HVAC product group market strategy with cross-functional staff as it pertains to program implementation, product roadmaps, emerging technology, market research, marketing strategies or other internal activities.
- Coordinating with product management and other team members to analyze product performance, competitiveness and trends in the marketplace and develop/adapt market strategies based on research and analysis.
- Communicating NEEA’s product group market strategy internally and externally including presenting at regional and national conferences.
- Defining goals and objectives for assessment and characterization of market opportunities in collaboration with NEEA’s product management and market research and evaluation team members.
- Using both internal and external analysis to develop a market transformation vision and comprehensive strategy for assigned product group(s) to provide a long-term view of trends, barriers and opportunities as part of a clear market transformation theory with key interventions and a desired end market state.
- Building and maintaining relationships with HVAC industry market actors to learn about new opportunities, gain access to market data, influence plans and timelines for product development.
What you bring
hvac
energy efficiency
b2b marketing
strategic planning
mba
leadership
- Experience working in cross-functional teams with ability to lead, influence and sell a vision and strategy without formal authority.
- Experience developing, implementing and managing business partnerships/corporate engagement strategies, preferably with experience working with the supply chains of manufacturers, retailers, distributors and/or trade allies.
- Knowledge of energy efficiency, electric utility business and operations, and/or Northwest energy markets preferred.
- Familiarity and experience working with emerging technology, innovation, strategic marketing/planning and/or product development/commercialization/management, specifically identifying and developing strategies to advance new products or practices into the market in coordinated strategic fashion.
- Experience with business-to-business marketing is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in creating strategic plans, managing financial plans and budgets, and in the selection and management of contractors.
- BA or BS degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, Engineering or related field required. MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience working on integrated building energy systems or projects required, e.g. commercial HVAC, motor-driven systems, fans & drives, etc.
- 10+ years of experience with increasing responsibility in strategic management and product development for broad strategic markets related to HVAC, including market assessment, forecasting, risk-assessment and deep understanding of market transformation discipline.
- Some supervisory or management experience preferred.
- 90% of medical/dental premiums paid by NEEA, including for dependents
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work environment, including hybrid work location and 9/80 schedule options
- 136 hours of PTO/year
- Employer funded Health Savings Account
- Automatic 6% retirement contribution with an additional 2% matching
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Company
Overview
1996–97 founded
Year of establishment
The organization was formed in the late 1990s to promote energy efficiency across the Pacific Northwest.
1,275 aMW savings
Energy savings delivered
The initiative has achieved significant energy savings through its programs.
900,000 homes powered
Equivalent annual impact
The energy savings are sufficient to power a substantial number of residential units each year.
2024 federal standard
Role in shaping standards
The organization contributed to defining new federal guidelines for water heaters.
- It acts as a market facilitator—working midstream with manufacturers, distributors and retailers to remove barriers and bring efficient products and practices into widespread use.
- It runs initiatives across fuels—supporting both electric and natural gas efficiency technologies in residential and commercial sectors.
- Typical projects include trials of high-efficiency rooftop HVAC units, cold‑climate heat pump water heaters, and upgraded window and TV efficiency specifications.
- Through disciplined market transformation, it sustains energy savings well beyond initial interventions by influencing codes, standards and national testing methods.
- A People First Work Environment
- Flexible schedules and hybrid working to promote balance and accommodate your preferences and needs
- Professional development opportunities to help you advance your career
- Market‑based compensation packages with transparent salary information listed on every job post
- Competitive benefits that support the long‑term wellbeing of employees and their families
- A comprehensive recognition program that celebrates individual employee contributions to collective success
1,275 aMW
Energy Savings Milestone
Delivered over 1,275 average megawatts of energy efficiency nationwide since 1997, enough to power over 900,000 homes each year.
6.2 TWh
Motor Efficiency Impact
The XMP program expects to save ~6.2 terawatt-hours of electricity over the decade 2020–2030.
3 Quads
Energy Saved
Coalition's motor efficiency recommendation accepted by U.S. DOE to save over 3 quads of energy over 30 years.
31 Million Homes
Home Energy Savings
Motor efficiency recommendation benefits the equivalent annual energy use of 31 million homes.
- Market Transformation approach: identify and remove market barriers to energy efficiency to drive permanent change across the supply chain.
- No public detailed DEI strategy or gender‑specific statistics found on official NEEA site or LinkedIn
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