Job Description

Position: Energy Assessor - Field Sales Representative

Job Type: Fixed-term contract (9 months)

Location: Toronto

Pay Rate: Piecework plus Commission

Hours: Monday -Friday

Are you ready for a challenge? Are you passionate about energy efficiency? Are you outgoing? Do you have sales experience? Would you like to engage people about how to make their businesses more energy efficient?

Summerhill is a Canadian-owned and operated Energy Services Company that has been a leader in energy efficiency and conservation since 1993. We specialize in designing and implementing energy efficiency programs guided by a client-centric approach. This ensures we always provide robust program designs that deliver unsurpassed customer engagement and world-class program management.

Our company is based in Toronto, Ontario, and has offices across Canada. We are proud to be a certified B-Corp and have been named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces.

Overview

We seek self-motivated, outgoing individuals passionate about energy efficiency to work as Field Sales Representatives Energy Assessors. The ideal candidate will support Toronto’s Small Business Program (SBP). The Small Business Program is part of the province-wide Save On Energy initiatives and helps businesses identify and retrofit inefficient lighting and non-lighting measures. The program offers a free assessment with up to $3,000 in efficient lighting incentives and up to $2500 in efficient non-lighting incentives. The role will incorporate outreach and a sales-based approach while conducting audits.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have a passion for sales and excellent communication skills.
Work independently and as part of a team to engage small businesses in utility-funded energy conservation opportunities while travelling to small businesses.
Visit businesses based on a schedule that varies by city and where open time slots are filled by canvassing surrounding businesses.
Conduct walkthrough energy audits for the Save On Energy Small Business Program as a field program delivery representative in Toronto.
Maintain an excellent customer service record while presenting program information directly to small-medium business owners and their management, accommodating their interests, needs, and timelines.
Assessments will be completed for a variety of applications, including retail, restaurant, low-rise office, apartment, industrial, commercial, and institutional.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

Post-secondary education and/or relevant experience in the environmental sector is desired.
Outside sales experience is preferred
Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
Successful candidates must possess a professional demeanour and be comfortable leading a sales pitch, providing education, and canvassing business owners.
Excellent verbal and written communication, customer service and interpersonal skills; highly organized with strong attention to detail; ability to work independently or as part of a team; positive attitude and enthusiasm for working within the energy and environment sector
Must be computer literate.
The ability to speak multiple languages is considered an asset but not required.
Technical knowledge of lighting and lighting systems is considered an asset but not required, as this will be taught.

Compensation: The position offers competitive pay that includes piecework/commission

How to apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on apply.

Summerhill welcomes and encourages applications from people from equity-deserving groups, including Racialized, Black and/or People of Colour, People with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender or sexually diverse individuals. with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Summerhill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications will be kept on file for future opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

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