Home Energy Auditor

Sales/Home Energy Auditor (Kalamazoo Area)

Compensation:
Base: $40k - $60k depending on experience

Better World Builders LLC is a diverse, locally owned, fast-growing Home Performance retrofit company, specializing in the analysis and correction of energy loss in residential homes and commercial buildings. We help make homes and businesses more comfortable, durable, safe and efficient. We have passion for our communities, the environment and the work we do is what drives us; and it will drive you too!

When you work with us, you become part of the solution to building a better world!

Position Overview:

• The primary duty of the Sales/Home Energy Auditor role is to perform energy audits and develop a work scope for presentation to our clients.
• We perform Energy efficiency audits to identify home inadequacies, underlying root causes, then prescribe and prioritize solutions based on building science.
• The ideal candidate must be able to present themselves well to the homeowners/clients.
• be physically able to climb into attics and crawlspaces to identify home performance issues.
• have solid math skills to calculate areas and volumes of a home and be able to develop a presentation using an existing template shared with homeowners/clients.
• We are willing to train the right person!

Responsibilities include:

• Developing a relationship with customers.
• Setting appointments with customers.
• Visiting customer homes to perform Energy Audits and operating diagnostic equipment.
• A proven track record of turning leads into viable customer projects.
• Compile reports for tracking changes in home performance.
• Develop quotes outlining project options in Excel and create PowerPoint presentations for customers.
• Maintaining a relationship with customers and acting as their contact point through the duration of a project and beyond. Including following up with future work.
• Performing “test out” Energy Audits to verify increases in home performance, and to explain changes and their impacts to homeowners.
• Working with the Office Manager to keep the schedule up to date so you are early and well-prepared for every appointment.
• Managing materials; ordering; verifying competitive pricing, confirming delivery dates.
• Completing paperwork for our clients so they may apply for local utility company rebates: see https://www.consumersenergy.com/residential/save-money-and-energy/rebates.
• Verifying work orders with the Production Manager and field crew when not performing energy audits.
• Following up with leads and prospects when not performing energy audits or visiting project sites.
• Willing to work occasional trade shows, meet prospective clients, and produce viable leads.

Key Skills:

• Desire and eagerness to learn about energy efficiency, building science, the environment, sustainability, and healthy homes.
• Ability to listen and ask questions with the homeowner to develop an understanding of how we can help address their needs and concerns.
• Ability to empathize, educate, and empower customers about their homes.
• Physical ability to enter confined spaces (including attics and crawlspaces).
• Ability to climb ladders to access and document home features (roof, chimney, attic vents, etc.).
• Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures over extremes.
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance and a friendly “can do” attitude.
• Strong math and visualization skills, ability to calculate linear feet, area, and volume.
• Solid computer skills (Microsoft Office), and savvy to learn industry-specific and CRM software.
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation.

The ideal candidate for this position:

• Has Energy Auditing/Home Performance experience, but we are willing to train the right person!
• Understands building science and can explain complex concepts to customers.
• Is comfortable specifying energy efficiency solutions for a wide variety of homes.
• Is highly productive and self-motivated.
• Has the ability to keep projects on time and within budget.
• Knows the sales process and has a proven track record of success in sales.
• Enjoys working in a collaborative environment and understands the benefits of working for a mission-driven company.
• Has a valid Driver’s License, Chauffer’s License preferred.

Bonus points for:

• BPI certifications. (Please list these in your cover letter if you have them.)
• Experience having worked in the field doing energy audits and home performance work.
• Living an energy-conscious lifestyle.
• Sales experience.
• *The more proven related work experience you have, the better the compensation.

Total Compensation:

• Full-time hourly position (40hr/wk.).
• Flexible Schedule.
• Base salary plus commission.
• Paid vacations & holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Paid Industry Training and Certifications.
• Health Insurance
• Employer-paid Dental, Vision, AD&D, Life Insurance, and Short-term Disability.
• Work vehicle provided for client meetings and appointments.
• Tools supplied by Better World Builders.
• Company paid cell phone after 90 days of employment
• We are willing to train the right person!

Our STRIDE Core Values

The successful candidate must demonstrate Better World Builders’ STRIDE values:

• Safety: Conduct yourself professionally, work safely and protect our employees, customers, company information, and resources.
• Teamwork: Communicate openly and work collaboratively across departments.
• Respect: Treat customers, employees, vendors, and subcontractors professionally.
• Integrity: Conduct honest, accurate, confidential, and transparent Energy Audits, reporting findings truthfully with attention to detail.
• Determination: Follow through, solve problems, and meet important deadlines.
• Expertise: Apply strong construction and building knowledge and continually improve systems and processes.

Compensation

Compensation:  $40k to $60k based on experience, construction-industry knowledge, qualifications, full-time

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter describing:

1. Your experience with construction, building inspections, BPI Certification;
2. Your experience with Trades: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, etc.
3. Any subcontractor, home-performance, CRM or IT experience;
4. Whether you are interested in conducting site visits in a residential setting;
5. How you demonstrate the STRIDE values in your work.

Better World Builders, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer.

Better World Builders is a home performance company dedicated to making existing homes healthy, comfortable and energy efficient. We test and use proven techniques to transform homes. We offer solutions that focus on improving indoor air quality, home comfort, all while lowing energy bills. Solutions range from to cleaning out old insulation, air purification, air sealing of drafts, installing performance cellulose insulation, spray foam, encapsulating crawlspaces, replacing roofs and gutters, upgrading HVAC equipment, installing heat pumps and air quality equipment.