Field Representative - Energy Efficiency - Bakersfield (Part-time)

Title: Field Representative – Energy Efficiency  

Location: Remote, but must be located in Los Angeles metro area  

ICF is seeking a Field Representative to support a retail and distributor engagement program in the Southern California area. The Field Rep will provide sales, account management, and field support for a retail engagement and appliance rebate marketing program. The position will be home-based and will require daily travel to meet with retailers, distributors and customers in the greater Southern California territory. 

The Field Rep will be responsible for maintaining the program marketing presence at retail and distributor facilities, helping retailers, distributors and customers understand utility rebate programs and rebates available for new energy efficient home appliances.  

Sales and/or retail experience with one or more of the following technologies is preferred: Home appliances, energy efficient products, residential HVAC, water heating and pool heating. 

What you will be doing: 

• Place and maintain program marketing materials in retail and distributor sites. 

• Schedule and conduct calls and face-to-face meetings with retailers, and distributors daily.  

• Educate stakeholders on the benefits of energy efficient and ENERGY STAR technologies. 

• Log outreach and meeting activities in program CRM tool and/or smartphone app.  

• Maintain strong ongoing communications with program participants to assess their needs and to receive feedback on their experience with the program. 

• Conduct retail and distributor staff interviews, customer surveys, training and other program needs as appropriate. 

To be successful you must have:  

• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong outreach and communications abilities. 

• Sales experience and the initiative to embrace continuous learning toward becoming an expert on the programs and technologies you represent. 

What we need you to have (minimum requirements): 

• High school diploma  

• 1+ year of experience with home appliance sales, retail sales, distributor sales, and customer service. 

• Must possess a working vehicle and a valid driver’s license 

• Excellent driving record and must be able to pass a motor vehicle check  

What we would like you to have (preferred skills): 

• Demonstrated capabilities in building and maintaining relationships with key market players in the commercial retail and residential sector.   

• Computer experience, with strong proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)   

• Well-developed phone presence and high comfort level in initiating conversations 

• Excellent written communications skills 

• Self-mo