Inside Sales Representative

The RISE Group, Inc. is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to facilitate our weatherization sales process. As the Inside Sales Rep you would follow up with residential clients after they've had their Home Energy Assessment on behalf of utilities and energy program sponsors. Your primary responsibility will be to increase the conversion of the assessment to a weatherization contract. This role also includes following up on contracts that require additional assistance in overcoming a barrier preventing them from moving forward with the work.

This is an excellent career opportunity for individuals with prior sales experience and/or for candidates with energy efficiency experience. This position is full-time, in-office from either our Cranston, RI or Hyannis, MA location. Flex/remote available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Call homeowners to secure approval of their proposed weatherization work and coordinate available rebates and financing options.
• Use our proprietary software to prepare revised contracts, when necessary.
• Fast follow-up with homeowners to ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with members of the residential Energy Specialist teams to better assist the homeowner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least two years of consultative sales experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including the ability to effectively convey technical concepts and program information verbally and in writing.
• A commitment to and enthusiasm for energy efficiency.
• The ability to work with others on the team to achieve common objectives.
• Proficiency with Windows-based computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• High school diploma or equivalent plus relevant post-high-school studies.
• Other combinations of education, training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Residential construction or energy-efficiency experience, including knowledge of building materials, systems, or diagnostics.
• BPI professional certification(s) or RESNET Home Energy Rater certification.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time 40-hour position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Health care benefits through United HealthCare
• Delta Dental and Vision Service Plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Employer-paid Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; access to short and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Who We Are

The RISE Group is an employee-owned, professional engineering firm that provides a complete range of consulting, design, and energy services to customers throughout the United States and internationally. Our multi-disciplined engineering and technical staff specialize in failure analysis, engineering design, process optimization, and condition assessment. Our work demonstrates how creative collaboration can produce outstanding results for our clients and our communities.

Our Culture

At RISE, our customers come from all walks of life -- and so do our employees! We hire amazing people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We can confidently state that we are successful as a direct result of our diversity. From day one and throughout your career with us, you'll find a workplace culture with expansive personal & professional development opportunities, cutting edge technology, a place where relationships are valued, and work/life balance is always a priority. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our workplace and in our communities. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

The RISE Group, Inc. is an E-Verify participant and will conduct background investigations and pre-employment screening of candidates for employment Pre-employment activities will be conducted on qualified applicants after acceptance of a job offer.

The RISE Group, Inc. is an employee-owned company and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.