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Energy Account Manager

Resource Innovations

The Role

Overview

Help commercial/industrial clients implement energy-saving projects and manage accounts.

Key Responsibilities

  • crm tracking
  • project management
  • opportunity identification
  • site visits
  • client trust
  • strategic sales

Tasks

-Track outreach interactions and forecasted projects in a CRM -Proactively find and deliver value - anticipate current and future program needs whenever possible -Proactively manage projects that begin to stagnate and take appropriate action to close the project -Earn and maintain client and customer trust to continually build relationships and implement energy savings recommendations -Communicate the value of identified projects to motivate and influence the customer's decision-making process -Serve as a trusted advisor and communications liaison to external teams (utility representatives, utility customers and contractors) and internal teams (business management and engineering) -Recognize opportunities to involve engineers to assist with project identification for more complex systems -Develop a strategic sales plan with strategies and tactics to maximize the delivery of savings for your service area -Maximize program participation, identify project opportunities, provide immediate program, business, and technical services to customers -Effectively screen opportunities to ensure project eligibility and viability -Assist customers in prioritizing and managing the collection of identified energy-saving opportunities -Identify energy-saving projects through discussions with customers and contractors, review of available information (e.g., BAS screenshots, controls sequences, PIDs, drawings, and nameplate photos), on-site visits, etc. -Eliminate customer barriers to project implementation -Think big picture and support the goal to influence customers to be energy efficient

Requirements

  • mechanical engineering
  • pe license
  • cem
  • crm
  • hvac
  • 4+ years

What You Bring

-Must be able to travel locally (within New Jersey) approximately 50% of the time -Ability to distill complex ideas into concise conversation/emails -CEM, CEA, or CBCP or similar credentials -Academic degree in engineering, or similar technical discipline -Ability to develop customer relationships effectively and easily -Demonstrate emotional intelligence and listening skills, and make wise recommendations/decisions quickly, despite ambiguity -4+ years of work experience in applicable application engineering, sales or outreach position, highly desirable -Excellent communication and presentation skills -Mechanical engineering degree -CRM software -PE - Mechanical Engineering in HVAC and Refrigeration or Thermal and Fluid Systems -Ability to work remotely and manage multiple projects while meeting deliverable deadlines and budgets -Must be a resident of NJ -A strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems for commercial and industrial facilities: HVAC, lighting, motors, compressed air, refrigeration -Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 suite of programs

The Company

About Resource Innovations

-Merged with Nexant in 2021 and backed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners in 2024, accelerating its scale and reach. -Specializes in transforming utility operations through demand-side management, software systems, and advisory services. -Works on diverse projects—from residential weatherization to grid modernization, electrification, and utility marketplaces. -Operates globally but retains utility-scale focus, delivering integrated energy solutions at significant scale.

Sector Specialisms

Energy Efficiency

Electrification

Distributed Energy Resources

Clean Energy

Renewables

Microgrids

Smart Homes

Connected Devices

Utility Services

Government Energy Programs

Community Development

Energy Demand Management

Energy Software Solutions

Decarbonization

Sustainability Consulting

Energy Transformation

Energy Generation

Energy Distribution

Energy Consumption

Energy Savings Programs

Energy Engagement

Energy Analytics

Market Transformation

Codes and Standards

Emerging Technology

Security Clearance

-employment is contingent on a comprehensive background check, reference check, and possibly a pre‑employment drug screen.