We are seeking a skilled Outreach Professional to lead sales outreach for heating, cooling and HVAC energy efficiency programs across Northern Illinois and the Chicago Metro area. In this role, you will promote incentive-based electrification projects, build strong market relationships, and help customers maximize available utility incentives that support climate-friendly solutions. This role requires up to 100% local travel; local candidates only.
What You’ll Do
- Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and customers.
- Conduct outreach, cold calls, networking, and site visits to identify electrification opportunities.
- Educate market partners on program requirements, incentives, and equipment eligibility.
- Manage projects from opportunity identification through incentive administration.
- Provide reporting on engagement, project status, and market activity.
- Support diverse trade ally participation and collaborate with internal teams to resolve customer challenges.
What You Bring
- Experience with distributors, contractors, and/or energy efficiency programs (HVAC)
- Strong customer engagement, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and navigate sensitive customer interactions.
- Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools such as Salesforce; SharePoint experience is a plus.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $112,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oak Brook, IL
