Resource Innovations is currently seeking a Trade Ally Management Associate to join our team in Illinois. As a Trade Ally Liaison with Resource Innovations, you will be a key contact to contractors, distributors, manufacturers, vendors, service providers, etc., focused on building and strengthening relationships and maximizing participation in utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs. About Resource Innovations Resource Innovations is a women-led organization offering software-enabled clean energy solutions for utilities as well as commercial, industrial, and residential energy customers. Our experts design and implement a suite of leading-edge services to support the rapidly changing industry through the clean energy transition. We leverage diversity across our team to accelerate energy innovation and make clean and sustainable energy more available, accessible, and affordable. Learn more at resource-innovations.com. Duties and Responsibilities: * Conducts outreach, educates and assists trade allies so they may effectively participate in and promote Nicor Gas's energy efficiency programs. * Develops, manages and strengthens relationships with Trade Allys. * Develops and executes outreach strategies to recruit new trade allies and retain current trade allies. * Delivers sales and program training presentations to provide trade allies with an understanding of the value of incentive programs. * Helps trade allies identify qualifying projects and associated incentives. * Supports trade ally application completion, submission, and follow up. * Answers program inquiries * Trains and supports trade allies to use new software programs. * Support Program Managers in project development, tracking and analysis, and management of efficiency projects. * Edit and format program documents and reports for grammar, typographical errors, and professional presentation. * Seek review and/or feedback prior to external communications or submission of deliverables. * Identify and escalate issues as appropriate and recommend strategies to address issues. * Provide general administrative support to the project teams. * Other duties as assigned. Requirements * Associate degree or 5 years industry experience * 2 years of experience in a related field such as professional sales, account management, marketing, business management, customer service or project management * Have a valid U.S. driver's license and a personal vehicle to visit contractor and customer sites * Must be able to travel locally, primarily in the greater Chicagoland area. * A background in construction, HVAC, mechanical, building controls, utility Demand Side Management (DSM), energy efficiency design, or other building-related experience is preferred * Humbly confident with an uncanny ability to quickly build trusting relationships, sell concepts at all levels of an organization, and manage multiple time-dependent tasks simultaneously * Strong proficiency in developing and delivering formal presentations Benefits Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on candidate's qualifications. Resource Innovations also offers three weeks paid vacation per year, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with employee matching funds, a discretionary bonus and an overall comprehensive benefits package. Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.