Partner Account Manager

Partner Account Manager
We transform the way people use energy.

We embrace a culture of belonging in the workplace. No matter who you are, where you're from, how you think, what you believe in, or whom you love, we welcome your application. We all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, bringing in unique perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities. If you require any accommodation in the application and interview process, please let us know (including different materials or otherwise).

About EfficiencyOne

Our core values are Integrity, Innovation, and Partnership.

EfficiencyOne is a leading efficiency enterprise. We work with a number of outstanding partners to supply cost-effective energy efficiency and carbon mitigation services in Nova Scotia and beyond.

We transform the way people use energy. Together, we help people achieve their energy goals, save money, conserve resources, improve well-being, and combat climate change.

Investing in energy efficiency comes with many benefits-lower heating bills, more comfortable spaces, new jobs in your community, and a smaller overall carbon footprint.

To date, our work has achieved over $4 billion in energy savings and contributed to 22% of Nova Scotia's GHG emission reductions. If there's a better way to improve energy efficiency, we'll find it. Find out more about how we are making an impact here: https://www.efficiencyone.ca/impact/

Why you'll love working here:

• A culture that understands there is life outside of work and cares about their employees
• An engaging, fun, and inclusive work environment
• A holistic benefits package that starts on day one
• Wellness initiatives and fitness challenges hosted throughout the year
• Corporate gym memberships
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Being part of a team contributing to Nova Scotia's goal of net-zero carbon by 2050.

Do you want to be part of an organization that has an ambitious plan to support the transition to net zero by 2050, and help to build a thriving, resilient future for Nova Scotians - then you belong here!

The opportunity:

The Partner Account Manager is responsible to plan and deploy an engagement and outreach strategy for the Efficiency Preferred Partner Network, Associations, and Partners for E1. This will include planning and hosting relevant events and training for, but not limited to, Engineers, Consultants, Manufacturer's Representatives, and Contractors. Must be an effective communicator, with excellent time management and organizational skills, and must be adaptable and results-driven.

• Responsible for providing outreach and engagement to the Efficiency Preferred Partner Network (EPP), Associations, and other E1 Partnerships to drive participation in Efficiency Nova Scotia programs and services.
• Responsible to act as concierge for Partners to navigate Efficiency Nova Scotia programs and services by understanding their business and core competencies, as well as their growth strategies and plans, to help them leverage Efficiency Nova Scotia resources.
• Responsible for developing a partner engagement plan, providing education, and training, and attending networking opportunities to strengthen EfficiencyOne/ Efficiency Nova Scotia's reputation and raise awareness about our current and upcoming offerings.
• Responsible for finding new partnership opportunities while maintaining current network development along with identifying opportunities for growth and improvement with the Efficiency Preferred Partner Network internally with EfficiencyOne/ Efficiency Nova Scotia and externally with target markets.
• Expanding work with partners from diverse communities to reach underserved communities and increase program participation.
• Responsible for collaborating with Marketing and providing input to plans, offers, and collateral related to Partners.
• Facilitating a contractor appreciation program to ensure all contractors working with Efficiency Nova Scotia are aligned with the Preferred Partner network.
• Perform all other duties as required.

What Will Help You Succeed?

• A Community College or University diploma in Communications, Marketing, PR, or Business-related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Knowledge and skills in business-to-business sales
• Ability to take on new opportunities and challenges, with a passion to continue to develop and grow
• Excellent client service skills (internal partners and customers) including the ability to work collaboratively or independently.
• The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to prioritize deliverables and work independently or within a team.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

What to expect in your first several weeks on the job:

In the first week, expect to:

• Introduction to Team and Program Managers to learn about your collaboration with program targets and trends, and team goals.
• Job shadow other teammates to learn about their roles and responsibilities.
• Read program materials to get more familiar with Efficiency Preferred Partner Network and our tools and processes.
• Start performing core duties.

In the first month, expect to:

• Perform core duties with limited support.
• Meet our Efficiency Preferred Partners and Strategic Partners.
• Continue to learn more about industry and program demands.
• Start identifying opportunities to support program participation through Efficiency Preferred Partner Development.

In the first three months, expect to:

• Perform core duties independently.
• Support Efficiency Preferred Partner Network and Programs through development and outreach.
• Establish a performance and development plan with your manager.

Please be sure to include a cover letter that speaks to your experience, but we also want to get a glimpse of your personality. Applications can be submitted in confidence to Nicole Durdle at the link below:

https://easyapply.co/a/32d0f71d-9e7b-4e5a-8029-b363e4cbc718?rcid=careerbeacon