
As the Renewable Energy Specialist at Crescent Electric, you strive to secure new business by selling energy solutions to senior level decision makers within a target market. In this role, you will communicate the Company value-added services and resources with commercial and industrial end-users and contractors.
Primary Duties:
Achieve defined bookings targets for revenue and gross margin.
Develop and facilitate specifications and purchases of renewable energy products, and multiple management solutions and engineering services that drive sales through branches for both new and existing customers.
Coordinate activities with area leadership and account managers to present a unified strategy to maximize sales effectiveness.
Create demand for energy products and services within assigned territory.
Close sales opportunities on energy projects.
Develop long term relationships with key accounts and partners that sustain repeat sales opportunities.
Lead internal teams in the creation of energy audits and proposals for energy solutions in lighting, power management, and HVAC control.
Conduct sales calls and presentations in assigned territory.
Utilize resources and field reps of key suppliers to support sales strategies.
Establish a pre-planned monthly itinerary based on the geographic location of assigned customers and actual account demands.
Serve as the renewable energy subject matter expert for an assigned territory.
Represent Crescent Electric Supply Company at appropriate local associations and trade shows.
Effectively manage expenses within budget constraints.
Develop and review super district quarterly account plans.
Monitor and manage branch energy marketing plans on the company intranet, including activities, events, and displays for review.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Valid driver’s license.
CLEP or LC certification, preferred.
3+ years of experience working in a sales capacity within the electrical industry, preferably selling energy solutions to commercial and industrial end users.
Demonstrated knowledge of current national regulatory requirements for industrial/commercial applications, including, but not limited to, utility rebate incentives, federal, state, and industry energy efficiency standards, disposal law and IES Illumination recommendations, safety codes, LEED, and EPACT.
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time with overnight stays.
Physical Demands:
Ability to use PC and telephone.
Often sitting, standing, and walking.
Occasional reaching with hands/arms.
Frequent talking and hearing.
Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).
Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, and ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).
Ability and means to travel.
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Total Rewards and Benefits
Crescent Electric's compensation package includes an array of top-tier benefit options, including:
Family Owned. Culture of Quality. Opportunities to Advance.
Crescent is transforming and we are on a mission to power the communities we serve through teamwork and relentless customer focus. We have a vision of uncompromising teamwork committed to becoming the industry leader for our employees, suppliers, and shareholders. At Crescent, you will have the opportunity to develop professionally, grow personally and have the flexibility to balance your life's priorities. Let's serve together. Let's power our communities together. Let's become THE industry leaders... together.
Crescent Electric Supply Company is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crescent Electric does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, national origin, gender, religion, marital status, disability, veteran, military status, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.
Candidates are subject to pre-employment assessments, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background checks, references check, and a post-offer drug screen. Crescent Electric is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Crescent Electric will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact jobs@cesco.com

Based in East Dubuque, Illinois, Crescent Electric Supply Company is one of the nation’s largest independent distributors of electrical hardware and supplies. The company has more than 140 branches in 28 states, serving contractors, original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) needs of commercial, industrial, institutional and utility customers. In addition to the Crescent Electric brand, customers are served by Interstate Electric Supply in Idaho and Oregon, Mesco Electrical Supply in Ohio, National Electric Supply in New Mexico, Womack Electric Supply in Virginia and North Carolina, Stoneway Electric in Washington and Idaho, and Lowe Electric in Georgia and South Carolina.
At Crescent, career development is taken seriously; our leaders strive to inspire, build trust, and empower employees to achieve their best. Our employees have the opportunity to develop professionally and grow personally, along with the flexibility to balance life’s priorities. We are dedicated to uncompromising teamwork, and committed to becoming the industry leader for our employees, suppliers and shareholders.
Crescent Electric promotes an environment of inclusion where all individuals can thrive and contribute to the success of the business. We are committed to a safe and respectful workplace where unique perspectives and contributions are valued. Respect for diversity is an integral part of our core value system—fundamental to how we treat employees, serve customers and relate to the communities in which we work and live.
Let’s serve together. Let’s power our communities together. Let’s become the industry leader together.