Director, Energy Advising
US$140,000 – US$200,000 / yr base salary
Posted 5 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Director, Energy Advising / Technical Sales & Outreach”
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$140,000 – US$200,000 / yr |
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Field of studyBusiness, Energy Management, Engineering, Environmental Science (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsMaster of Business Administration, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP)
Study levelMaster's
Resource Innovations is seeking Director of Energy Advising (Technical Sales & Outreach) to join our growing team in Chicago, IL. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Director with a strong background in energy efficiency and sales leadership to join our dynamic team. As a Director of Energy Advising is responsible for a team of Energy Advisors and subcontractors to drive utility energy efficiency portfolio participation across the commercial and industrial sectors across Chicagoland and Northern IL. This leader combines technical expertise in energy efficiency with consultative sales leadership to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and secure program pipeline. The role serves as the bridge between the utility, engineering, and program delivery, ensuring technical solutions are delivered to utility customers to deliver a comprehensive suite of programs. The Director leads technical sales strategy and customer engagement efforts while building trusted relationships with stakeholders.
Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development
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Develop and execute strategic outreach plans to achieve program energy savings goals.
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Identify, qualify, and pursue opportunities with end-use customers:
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Commercial and industrial customers
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National accounts
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State and local agencies
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Public sector organizations
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Build and maintain a pipeline of prospect projects across the portfolio of energy efficiency programs.
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Lead customer engagement throughout the sales lifecycle, from prospecting through implementation.
Technical Solution Development
- Translate customer needs into technically sound and financially compelling solutions.
- Collaborate with engineering and program management teams to develop cost-effective energy efficiency projects.
- Present technical and business value propositions to decision makers.
- Support measurement and verification, engineering calculations, financial models, and cost-effectiveness analyses during the sales process.