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Lighting Channel Manager, Level II
Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is a clean energy nonprofit with offices in North Loop of Minneapolis and Roseville, MN. We provide practical energy solutions for homes, businesses, and communities to cut energy waste and harmful emissions. We collaborate regularly with field peers and partners, and we employ curious people who enjoy learning and contributing to the Midwest’s quality of life and economy. Recognized as one of Minnesota's top 200 workplaces by the Star Tribune, CEE is known for its open communication, respect for diverse perspectives, and commitment to work-life balance.
Salary range is $103,000-109,000 per year. Dependent on qualifications and experience.
Full-time. Hybrid/Remote – 1-2 days/week in our Minneapolis office.
This position requires regular travel throughout the state for market actor meetings and in-state events along with occasional travel to national conferences.
What You’ll Do
Market Engagement & Relationship Building
- Deploy a strategic account management approach with lighting distributors, contractors, designers, and manufacturer representatives, including:
- Planning engagement activities
- Building and expanding partnerships within the commercial lighting market as well as utility account managers and facilities staff
- Participating in industry associations
- Providing technical support to market actors in advancing the installation of LLLCs and on field demonstration projects
- Collaborate with subcontractors supporting LLLC outreach efforts
- Other duties as assigned or apparent
Develop & Deliver Resources and Training
- Contribute to resource development strategy in collaboration with LLLC Initiative & partnering teams
- Act as a subject matter expert to support educational resources and training curriculum
- Deliver training to commercial lighting practitioners
- Other duties as assigned or apparent
Track Market Trends
- Lead industry and national engagement strategies and partnerships to gather market intelligence, technology updates and contribute to program strategy
- Act as a strategic advisor to the initiatives and product teams regarding market dynamics, structure, trends, and opportunities
- Other duties as assigned or apparent
Skills & Knowledge We’re Looking For
- Lighting technical expertise with a focus on commercial lighting technology
- Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate technical subject matter
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience influencing and managing key business relationships in the lighting contractor, distributor and supplier ecosystem
- Proficiency in market actor outreach, presentation delivery and meeting facilitation
- An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training will also be considered
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, building science, or a related field
- 7+ years of technical experience in one of the following areas:
- Commercial lighting installer, distributor or manufacturer company
- Commercial lighting training or sales in a related industry
- Energy-efficiency industry focusing on commercial lighting
- Experience working with utility energy efficiency programs
- LC, CEM or PMP certification
Apply online at Center for Energy and Environment.
