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PE INTERNATIONAL, Inc./Boulder, CO

Job Objective
The Director, Consumer Packaged Goods and Retail Sector will be responsible for coordinating the sales efforts targeting the Consumer Packaged Goods and Retail Sector industry. This individual will identify the needs of the target industry and work with all facets of PE-International resources to develop and deliver sustainability solutions that meet the needs of the marketplace.

What we need you to do – Sales Lead, Sector Lead, Account Manager, Project Content Expert (in Consumer Goods/Retail)

The selected individual will perform the following functions:

• Initiate, generate, and close sales opportunities against company revenue quotas.
• Develop, maintain, and execute a business development plan for the target industry sector. This will involve working in conjunction with the PE-International team in North America and the PE International team located throughout the world to develop an industry specific plan and marketing campaign.
• Identify and understand client and sector product and services needs and evolve sales strategies and business planning to meet those needs.
• Develop and execute on sector specific marketing campaigns, developed in conjunction with PE-International’s Director of Marketing.
• Engage in senior level delivery of work and quality assurance of projects within the sector to ensure client needs are met and business value achieved (less than 20% of position)
• Provide Product Managers with prospect and customer feedback on PE-International products and services to support their ongoing growth and development to meet and exceed market requirements.
• Keep the PE-International Team up to date on relevant issues in the Consumer Packaged Goods and Retail industry and serve as an industry specific resource as needed.

What we require:
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
• Strong sector expertise and senior level contact base within Consumer Packaged Goods and Retail and Natural Resources Industries
• 5+ years sales experience
• Extensive experience in sales to large corporate clients with knowledge of solution software sales and providing technical consulting services.
• Knowledge of Sustainability issues and how they influence and impact corporate business models.
• Working knowledge of the business practices, decision making drivers, and sustainability issues within the Consumer Packaged Goods and Retail industries. The selected candidate must be able to understand and articulate how PE-International services will benefit clients within the target market.
• Successful achievement of sales quotas, consultative enterprise/solution or technical sales.
• Ability to manage a pipeline with multiple accounts and partners.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proven success prospecting, building a pipeline, moving opportunities through the sales cycle, proposing, presenting and discussing solutions with C-level and other decision-makers.
• Ability to craft a solution with appropriate products and services that meets business goals based on client discussions.
• Proficient with MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Knowledge of CRM tools (e.g. salesforce.com) preferred

We offer:
• An interesting and very diversified role in an international context
• Employment in a very attractive, dynamic and strongly expanding company
• Excellent opportunities for your personal development

Organizational Relationships:

Supervisor: Director of Sales, North America
Other Interactions: Sales team, Peers in global parent organization (PE INTERNATIONAL)
Location: Chicago, Boulder, CO, San Francisco, Boston
Desired Start date: February 2012

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Sustainable Life Media, Inc./San Francisco, CA

Executive Assistant, Special Projects Intern
Who you are:
• Masters graduate in sustainable business with undergraduate degree in international business, communications, or related field. Some work experience preferred
• Highly motivated self-starter, exceptionally well organized and detail-oriented, able to juggle many activities with grace and good humor
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to generate the trust and respect of all, whether interacting with a global corporate executive, a supplier, or an administrative assistant
• Willing and able to bounce between fairly mundane administrative support and project management of special projects that are of strategic significance to the business
• A team player who communicates well across the organization and views their personal success as integrally connected with the success of the team and the performance of the organization against its goals
• Proficient with all types of information technology and current business software
• Ethically driven, with impeccable personal integrity, able to maintain confidentiality, looking for a high level internship with a high impact, purpose driven, entrepreneurially run organization – strong potential for intern to hire for the right candidate
General Description:
Personal Assistance to Founder/CEO:
• Manage CEO Calendar
• Assist with design and coordination of SB’12 conference program
• Liaise with key partners on international conference expansion
• Assist with, and potentially lead other special tasks and projects which may or may not include: oversight of the 2012 Sustainable Brands Innovation Open, and/or helping to kick start new lines of business
• Other duties on behalf of the executive as needed
• Potential exists to move into paid leadership position depending on results of special projects activities

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GCL Solar Energy, Inc. /Johannesburg, South Africa, South Africa

Business Development Manager/Director – South Africa
GCL Solar Energy, Inc., is a premier solar photovoltaic (PV) company with a worldwide downstream IPP project development business, the world's largest Poly-silicon / wafer manufacturer and a has a market capitalization of $8 Billion. The International IPP development business, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, currently has an opening for South African Business Development professionals to develop and acquire solar PV projects and portfolios.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Identify and execute on new PV project development opportunities in North American markets through, acquisitions, joint ventures and greenfield development.
• Develop and maintain market intelligence. Report on activities and acquire appropriate corporate approvals.
• Network, develop, prospect, qualify and maintain relationships with selling partners (i.e., construction contractors, power plan developers, system integrators), key ecosystem relationships in targeted markets, and strategic venture partners.
• Acquisitions
o Identify and evaluate project acquisition opportunities and present recommendations to corporate investment committee.
o Develop and maintain industry contracts and deal flow.
o Develop methodologies and tools for evaluating renewable project opportunities.
o Identify, analyze and process acquisition opportunities, including due diligence, economic evaluations, financing arrangements, develop business cases/Investment Memos, and obtain approvals
o Negotiate and close acquisitions
• Joint Ventures
o Pursue, qualify and develop potential JV partners with strong portfolios of PV Projects
o Negotiate and close JV agreements
o Develop business cases/Investment Memos, and obtain approvals
o Manage PVs, including tracking of projects in development, budgets, schedules, JV spending activities, support off-take arrangements, and provide guidance on capital costs and EPC needs.
• Greenfield Development
o Identify opportunities through research of resources (solar insolation), interconnection, land and environmental issues resulting in pipeline of investment opportunities.
o Develop individual projects through land acquisition/site control, environmental / permitting, interconnection and design engineering.
o Move projects from green field development to commercial, preconstruction stage. Create, manage, and monitor project development activities and strategies to ensure success.
o Arrange off-take (PPAs), coordinate project financing, and coordinate supply chain and EPC cost issues.
o Create and manage development budgets and schedules for project and portfolio
o Coordinate feasibility studies and project development activities with internal and external subject matter experts
o Review and process invoices, perform financial and corporate reporting
o Provide expertise on renewable technology.
• Market intelligence and deal flow
o Evaluate and monitor current and multi-year projections for North American markets.
o Evaluate current competitors in markets in N.A. markets, their business directions and emerging competitors. Present assessments to management.
o Develop, coordinate, maintain and communicate to corporate the various market assessments
o Continually monitor and evaluate emerging geographies (state or utility incentive programs) and emerging verticals (i.e., water, local government, retail, education)
o Determine best strategies and value propositions for the Company to win those markets, develop multi-year business goals and plans, and communicate business plans to the supporting teams.
o Network, develop, prospect, qualify and maintain relationships with selling partners (i.e., construction
Required knowledge:
• Bachelors in business or engineering and MBA (or equivalent experience and related education)
• Manager level -5 years (preferred) in power industry, solar energy experience preferred
• Director – 10 year experience required in power industry, solar energy experience preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of financial and business concepts, i.e., NPV, ROI, IRR, management metrics, etc.
• Greenfield or acquisition work experience
Required Skills:
• Strong leadership skills with proven business strategic, tactical planning and execution
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Power plant or power markets experience.
• Renewable and solar energy experience preferred.

GCL Solar Energy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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Great Forest Inc./New York, NY

Sustainability Consultant
Great Forest Inc.
New York, New York
Skill Level: Entry Level, 1-3 Years Experience
Job Status: Full-Time
Category: Consulting

Consulting firm specializing in all aspects of sustainability, including recycling, energy efficiency, and solid waste management, has an immediate opening for a Sustainability Consultant.

Primary duties will involve work on sustainability management systems, data and metrics tracking and analysis, work on LEED-EB and LEED-NC projects, and maintaining recycling programs at commercial properties.

General responsibilities include managing energy data in excel and generating reports, monitoring sustainability metrics and conducting analysis of numbers, writing reports, LEED research and submittal templates, scheduling and performing checks on recycling programs and waste management systems at commercial properties, and conducting waste surveys. Work involves assessing programs, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and taking immediate action when appropriate.

Previous sustainability work is a plus, and applicants should indicate any relevant experience or certifications in their cover letter. LEED AP and/or experience in EnergyStar is probably necessary.

Must be self-reliant, very organized and detail-oriented, productive, and have a strong interest in the environment. Must enjoy educating people and solving problems, must possess excellent communication skills, write clearly and concisely, and have good computer skills. Excellent time management and the ability to multi-task are imperative. Project management experience is a plus. While many days will be spent in office, there will be frequent client meetings and fieldwork. College degree (4-year) required.

Work hours are generally from 9:00AM – 5:30PM, although some evening hours are required a few days each month, including occasional night audits. Flexibility is required. Please note that our offices are located at 125th Street in Harlem.

How to apply:
Send cover letter, résumé, references, and a writing sample (2-3 pages) to Great Forest via email to jobs@greatforest.com (résumé should be included as an attachment). NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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Bevilacqua-Knight, Inc./Los Angeles, CA

Full-Time Contract (6 months)

About the Organization
Bevilacqua-Knight, Inc., (BKi) is a leading energy consulting firm that focuses on fostering energy efficiency and environmental gains in buildings, power supply, and vehicles. BKi specializes in designing and implementing community-scale building upgrade programs and policies for government and utilities. The firm has a strong background in governmental policy development and management of programs to move new technical practices and technologies from R&D into practical commercial use. Founded in 1980, the firm continues to expand its teams by attracting and bringing on board dedicated, talented people with a passion for making a difference. BKi’s engaging work atmosphere is casual, collegial, focused, and active.

Assistant Program Manager
BKi seeks a committed, responsible, and enthusiastic Assistant Program Manager to support the implementation of building energy upgrade programs in Southern California. The Assistant Program Manager will provide an advanced level of support to the Program Manager of BKi’s comprehensive building retrofit programs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience or interest in the energy efficiency field and the desire to address a variety of environmental and public health issues through energy efficiency.

As part of BKi’s new and growing Los Angeles office, the Assistant Program Manager will assist in informing the public about the benefits of energy efficient buildings including environmental soundness, comfort, and economy to operate. This position will report to the Program Manager.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Assistant Program Manager will perform the following and other duties as assigned to support BKi’s comprehensive building retrofit programs:
* Execute communication and marketing plans to ensure stakeholder buy-in, inform program design, leverage all available marketing distribution channels, and spread the word about program offerings.
* Formulate, direct, and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote residential energy retrofit programs, working with marketing consultants and partners.
* Assist in the analysis of local market potential to inform program design and implementation strategies.
* Support the Program Manager in the development of effective management and coordination structures to ensure that all program elements are effectively implemented and program growth continues.
* Actively work with clients, stakeholders, partners, and the public to further program goals.
* Support the development of consumer feedback mechanisms to ensure ongoing program management and enhancement.
* Participate in the organization and delivery of residential and non-residential energy efficiency retrofit activities.
* Provide program support in the areas of program budgets, schedules, document control, reporting, and all aspects relating to successful implementation of regional building retrofit programs.
* Assist in the identification and coordination of relevant funding sources and existing programs with all participating local governments. Examples of funding sources include EECBG and CEC grants.
* Support the development of proposals and grant applications.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field, and/or relevant experience in a regulated industry (preferably energy efficiency)
* Experience in designing and adapting marketing campaigns to changing environments
* Proven success as a member of a highly effective project or program management team
* Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels in a professional, ethical, and nonpartisan manner
* Proficient organizational and strategic skills
* Experience working with stakeholders and clients from the public and private sectors, and with the general public, strongly preferred
* Strong writing and interpersonal communication skills
* A friendly, outgoing nature and an eagerness to serve clients, partners, and the public interest
* Knowledge of energy efficient design, construction strategies, technologies, and materials, and the ability to articulate the environmental, health, and economic benefits of green building strongly preferred
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Windows operating systems
* Interest in learning more about the energy efficiency field and in applying that knowledge to address a variety of environmental and public health issues

Compensation and Benefits
BKi is seeking someone immediately to fill in during a maternity leave for a period of six months (with the possibility of permanent employment in the future). This is a full-time, temporary, contract position without benefits; the Assistant Program Manager will receive $32/hour.

This position will be located at BKi’s offices in downtown Los Angeles, CA, across the street from the Pershing Square Metro station.

To Apply
To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume and cover letter. CEA Recruiting is assisting BKi with this search. Please direct all applications and inquiries to CEA Recruiting. This position will remain open until filled.

http://www.ceaconsulting.com/…=CEA&jobId=177

BKi is an equal opportunity employer.

CEA Recruiting works with leading environmental nonprofits, foundations, and businesses to recruit top talent and design effective organizational staffing strategies. For more information, visit www.cearecruiting.com.

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GCL Solar Energy, Inc. /San Francisco, CA

Strategy/Market Director

GCL Solar Energy, Inc., is a premier solar photovoltaic (PV) company with a worldwide downstream IPP project development business, the world's largest Poly-silicon/wafer manufacturer and a has a market capitalization of $8 Billion. The North American IPP development business, located in San Francisco, CA, currently has an opening for a Marketing Director to help develop market research and create strategy for utility scale solar photovoltaic developments.

Responsibilities:
• Develop go-to-market strategies. This includes pricing, positioning, forecasting, competitive market research/analysis,
• Develop annual marketing plan
• Direct and/or perform market research
• Provide market and competitor research results to senior management, including industry trends, best practices.
• Develop impactful insights that drive strategy and decision making, including leveraging and integrating primary research, multiple studies, secondary sources, and competitive intelligence.
• Diagnose and interpret business issues, identify knowledge gaps and obtain support from marketing and business partners for effective research and analytic plans.
• Extend the influence of team's communications and offers throughout the organization. Present market insights to business partners and stakeholders that drive business actions.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Marketing, Market Research, Business, Statistics, Sociology or Psychology
• 5 Years of experience in Marketing research and strategy development
• Excellent writing and presentation skills, including defending research plans
• Experienced at planning, execution, and analysis of market research across wide range of survey techniques with knowledge of sampling and statistical survey analysis
• Experience with advanced research methods such as conjoint, discrete choice, segmentation and statistical modeling
• Experience leading internal and vendor teams in executing research and analytic projects, and managing multiple in-process studies simultaneously.
• Solar or renewable energy experience a plus.

GCL Solar Energy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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GCL Solar Energy, Inc. /San Francisco, CA

Project Construction Manager

GCL Solar Energy, Inc., is a premier solar photovoltaic (PV) company with a worldwide downstream IPP project development business, the world's largest Poly-silicon / wafer manufacturer and a has a market capitalization of $8 Billion. The North American IPP development business, located in San Francisco, CA, currently has an opening for an experienced Project Construction Manager with a strong track record in the solar energy and power generation field. This position offers the right candidate the opportunity of career growth within a fast paced rapidly growing company.

This position will be headquartered in San Francisco, CA with future potential projects across multiple States (west coast/southwest/Caribbean) and Canadian provinces with frequent and potential extended travel to project locations. Alternatively, the successful candidate may elect the position to be headquartered in Bakersfield with less travel requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Support EPC review and selection of potential EPC Contractors, Project Budgeting, Scheduling, and design criteria
• Support Business Development due diligence efforts for site selection, interconnection options, and constructability reviews
• Monitor site permits, construction permits, and interconnection permitting
• Assessing and maintaining project progress against baseline schedule
• Review project installations for compliance with QA standards
• Review and approve monthly contractor invoicing against an established schedule of values
• Ability to analyze and assess Project Cost reports
• Coordinating the logistics of Owner furnished materials
• Provide Project Reports as required – assessing progress, scheduling, project budgets and variances
• Coordinate and assist in the resolution of design issues / project problems
• Coordinate final service acceptance inspections and the transition to project O&M
• Provide guidance and support during all commissioning, start-up testing, and third party inspections
• Provide routine “lessons learned†reports
• Work with EPC team to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders in a cross cultural environment

Desired Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 5-10 Years of related experience in solar energy or power generation.
• Professional License or EIT is a plus.
• Construction / field experience is a requirement. Candidate MUST be able to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings, construction contracts, project schedules, budgets and building code and other construction related documents.
• Knowledge of common construction practices, particularly in low and medium voltage electrical systems.

• Must possess outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Self-starter, ability to effectively establish and accomplish objectives in a fast paced, fluid environment without the benefit of prior precedence
• Experience and knowledge of AutoCAD, Primavera; MS Project; MS Office required
• Proactively control scope, schedule, cost and quality of assigned projects from design through final delivery.

GCL Solar Energy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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SIGA Cover Inc./San Francisco, CA (Homeoffice – road warrior)

SIGA Cover, Inc. is the US subsidiary of SIGA Cover AG in Switzerland. SIGA is considered one of the worldwide leaders in the development, production and sales of toxin-free high- performance products for air-sealed building envelopes in low energy buildings. We therefore make a significant contribution to energy saving and CO2 reduction. Our success is based on committed employees, innovative products and a clear, forward-looking sales concept. To expand our sales team in the United States and Canada we are looking for:

Sales Representative / Installation Advisor (West Coast)

In the following regions:

- California
- Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and British Columbia (Canada)

Responsibilities:
• Developing a sales region (acquiring new customers, sales of our products)
• Advising architects and craftsmen off- and on-site
• Supporting existing and new building material distributors
• Organizing and conducting sales and training workshops
• Performing hands-on product training

Qualifications:
• Bachelor‘s or equivalent occupational degree
• Candidate must live within the local market
• 5 +years’ experience either in home building as a craftsman or selling high value products to homebuilders
• Architectural or building material sales experience beneficial
• Ability to learn new concepts of building envelope improvements and applying those concepts to current U.S. building standards
• Stable career history and interest in a long-term position
• Solid judgment and decision making skills, self-motivation, assertiveness
• Microsoft Office skills

Job Offer:
• Great upside potential in a growing builder’s market of energy efficient housing
• Independent and largely autonomous work from your home office if not on the road
• Extensive product and sales training overseas in Switzerland/Europe
• Base salary plus commission, company car, travel allowance and incentives
• Introduction to the latest technology in energy efficient home building

To apply for this full-time position, electronically submit your cover letter, resume, and references to jobs@sigacover.com.

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Eco Brooklyn Inc. /Brooklyn, NY (United States)

We are looking for someone who is interested in expanding our campaign with Google AdWords, help us generate traffic onto our website and developing their online marketing skills.
As an innovative New York Green Builder, we provide a unique service within the NYC metropolitan area. We specialize in Green Roofs, Passive House Construction and focusing heavily on salvaging materials from anywhere we can, in order to keep valuable resources out of the landfill.
We are developing this new marketing campaign for our site and are looking for someone who is motivated, and works well in a team atmosphere.

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