Solar Programs, Trade Ally Manager II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the effective implementation of solar incentive programs and outreach initiatives.

• Establish, nurture, and enhance relationships with solar developers and contractors, including EECs, SEBs, and other market players.

• Provide support to contractors and market partners by offering guidance on program requirements, participation processes, and available resources.

• Facilitate the processing of applications, onboarding of trade allies, training sessions, and engagement activities for trade allies and program participants.

• Recommend the approval of EEC applications after thorough program review and vetting procedures, communicating recommendations to client stakeholders.

• Research, analyze, and report on market data to aid in program planning, outreach strategies, and achieving client objectives.

• Collect, manage, and maintain participant, contractor, program, and market data to support program operations and reporting activities.

• Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, communications, and stakeholder engagement efforts to ensure successful outcomes.

• Monitor program progress and participation targets, providing updates to management and clients.

• Analyze data related to program participation, market trends, and contractor performance to identify opportunities, risks, and areas for enhancement.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience OR a High School diploma/GED with 7 years of relevant experience.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in trade ally management, stakeholder engagement, account management, program operations, project coordination, business analysis, energy programs, or a related field.

• Proven experience working directly with contractors, vendors, clients, trade allies, market partners, or program participants.

• Experience in collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve business or program objectives.

• Skilled in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to support decision-making and operational improvements.

• Background in the energy sector, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, distributed energy resources, utility programs, solar programs, or related fields.

• Experience in coordinating outreach initiatives, training activities, events, or engagement programs.

• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision while handling multiple priorities and competing deadlines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

• Familiarity with Salesforce, CRM systems, reporting tools, or similar platforms.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.

• Capability to cultivate and sustain relationships with contractors, clients, market participants, and internal stakeholders.

• Experience in coordinating projects, managing deliverables, and aiding in program implementation activities.

• Knowledge of program compliance, quality assurance, and reporting standards.

• Willingness to travel locally 10-20% in Illinois, including occasional overnight trips.

• Must be a resident of the Chicago, Illinois area or be willing to relocate.

• Authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely.

• Successful completion of a mandatory background check and drug screening.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous retirement package.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Other pre-tax contribution plans.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

• Remote workforce options.