Program Outreach Lead Generation
Cascade Energy
About This Opportunity
We are seeking an Energy Program Outreach Lead. In this role, you will be responsible for engaging design and engineering service providers on behalf of utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs. The Outreach Lead acts as the key connector between program implementation teams and the market, responsible for developing a pipeline of energy efficiency project opportunities through relationship building in the commercial and industrial segments. Time management and relationship building will be key to success in order to maximize customer engagement and pipeline development.
An effective Outreach Lead utilizes a specific skill set, including sales and networking, a value driven communicative approach, a willingness to handle administrative details, and an innate desire to be helpful.
Our team is a reflection of our core company values, which are: do the right thing; put others first; seek shared success; learn constantly; and be industrious, while making industry more energy efficient. Our customers are vitally important to us, and we pride ourselves on stellar customer service.
What You Will Be Doing
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
This is a full-time, exempt position located in Chicagoland, northern Illinois, northwest Indiana, or Milwaukee area.
Travel for this role is expected approximately 20% - 30% of the time, consisting primarily of day trips within the Chicago metro area.
Qualifications
Applicants for this role are required to have:
A successful candidate should also demonstrate these preferred characteristics and/or skills:
For candidates whose experience may not align perfectly with all these preferred skills but can see themselves adding value in this role, we encourage you to still apply. Cascade is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace and places strong import on learning and development.
Compensation & Benefits
Our total rewards include competitive pay and excellent benefits. These include health, vision, FSA or HSA options with an employer contribution, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, 401k retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% contribution, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), annual cash performance bonus, paid vacation, sick time, and an inclusive, flexible paid holiday policy, wellbeing contribution of $500 for HSA, FSA, or LSA (Lifestyle Spending Account).
The hiring target for this position in Chicago or surrounding areas will range between $53,000 - $92,400/year. However, the final salary offered will vary depending on non-discriminatory factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experiences, internal pay equity, and geographical location.
Application Process
We would appreciate a current resume with your application. We would also appreciate a letter of interest describing why our team or the position resonates with you, and how your experience makes you a great choice for the role.
Click here to join our Talent Community -- it's the best way to keep up with and learn more about Cascade Energy! In occasional mailings, we'll brief you on our industrial decarbonization efforts and share more about our company culture and what makes Cascade a great place to join and to grow.
About Us
Cascade Energy is a leading provider of energy efficiency, energy management, decarbonization, and sustainability solutions for the industrial, commercial, and public sectors across North America. We have a 30-year history of delivering high-value services through electric and gas utility-offered programs and directly to industrial and commercial enterprises.
Our reputation for stellar, high-quality work has expanded our reach throughout North America to serve clients ranging in size from small to Fortune 500 companies in their pursuit of wide-ranging decarbonization and energy savings objectives. Cascade Energy has 14 offices throughout the US and employees in 30 states.
Why Work at Cascade?
As a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP), Cascadians foster and value a culture of equals, initiative, and ownership. Our teams reflect our core company values: Do the Right Thing; Put Others First; Seek Shared Success; Learn Constantly; and Be Industrious. Our customers are vitally important to us, and we pride ourselves on stellar customer service. Our team members are a dedicated and diverse group of ambassadors, representing Cascade Energy, striving to embody our values, ensure we are responsive, and consistently delighting our customers.
In alignment with our values and doing better, Cascade Energy celebrates and values diversity as vital for increased creativity and innovation and faster problem solving, and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination and harassment. Learn more about what we do to create a welcoming environment at Cascade by visiting Culture and Belonging | Cascade Energy.
Cascade promotes a healthy work-life balance and appreciates employee contribution in all areas. We walk the talk about our commitment to learning constantly, with a focus on the ongoing development of every team member. Cascade is a strong supporter of flexible working arrangements, and offers role-dependent options for remote, hybrid, and in-office work.
AI Usage During our Recruitment Process
We value doing the right thing and authenticity in our hiring process. All application materials, including resumes, cover letters, and assessments, must reflect your own original work. The use of AI tools including Gemini, Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT, other large language models or generative AI, Grammarly, and resume builders to assist is acceptable only when your personal experiences, voice, and descriptions of your knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications are accurately and meaningfully represented. Submission of work that is not your own or the use of AI impersonation or deepfake simulators during screening calls and videos will disqualify you from consideration.
AAP/EEO Statement
Cascade is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion and religious practices, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or family, marital, or veteran status. To request a reasonable accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact the Cascade recruiter. Cascade Energy uses the federal E-Verify system to determine eligibility for work in the United States and conducts post-job offer, pre-employment drug screening.
We are seeking an Energy Program Outreach Lead. In this role, you will be responsible for engaging design and engineering service providers on behalf of utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs. The Outreach Lead acts as the key connector between program implementation teams and the market, responsible for developing a pipeline of energy efficiency project opportunities through relationship building in the commercial and industrial segments. Time management and relationship building will be key to success in order to maximize customer engagement and pipeline development.
An effective Outreach Lead utilizes a specific skill set, including sales and networking, a value driven communicative approach, a willingness to handle administrative details, and an innate desire to be helpful.
Our team is a reflection of our core company values, which are: do the right thing; put others first; seek shared success; learn constantly; and be industrious, while making industry more energy efficient. Our customers are vitally important to us, and we pride ourselves on stellar customer service.
What You Will Be Doing
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Identify and engage design and engineering service firms to build a pipeline of projects.
- Conduct outreach through phone calls, emails, in-person visits, and events to educate stakeholders about program offerings and benefits.
- Build and maintain relationships with key market actors including industrial and commercial customers, construction and contracting professionals, municipalities, trade allies, and other utility program representatives.
- Qualify project leads and assist participants in navigating program processes, including application support and incentive information.
- Document outreach activities in a CRM (e.g. Salesforce, Pipedrive, Monday) to manage pipelines, and track program engagement to provide regular reporting of lead generation, project status, or other data as directed.
- Manage multiple active outreach streams, track milestones, and identify opportunities for process improvements.
- Coordinate with marketing and engineering teams to ensure cohesive messaging and technical support.
- Provide market intelligence and customer feedback to program staff to improve offerings and remove barriers to participation.
- Represent the utility programs at association meetings, industry events, conferences, and in webinars.
- Effectively utilize available technical resources and escalate more complex technical analyses to the appropriate team members.
- Overall management of energy projects through the incentive administration process from beginning to end.
This is a full-time, exempt position located in Chicagoland, northern Illinois, northwest Indiana, or Milwaukee area.
Travel for this role is expected approximately 20% - 30% of the time, consisting primarily of day trips within the Chicago metro area.
Qualifications
Applicants for this role are required to have:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in energy management, technology, architecture, building science, construction management, business administration or related field.
- Successful lead generation, networking, and relationship building ability.
- 2+ years of experience in B2B outreach, sales, or business development
A successful candidate should also demonstrate these preferred characteristics and/or skills:
- Experience in the energy, sustainability, or industrial sectors.
- General knowledge and understanding of energy-efficiency technologies and opportunities for industrial and commercial facilities, i.e., what systems use energy, how they use energy, and methods for reducing energy use.
- Experience with utility funded energy efficiency or demand side management programs.
For candidates whose experience may not align perfectly with all these preferred skills but can see themselves adding value in this role, we encourage you to still apply. Cascade is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace and places strong import on learning and development.
Compensation & Benefits
Our total rewards include competitive pay and excellent benefits. These include health, vision, FSA or HSA options with an employer contribution, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, 401k retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% contribution, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), annual cash performance bonus, paid vacation, sick time, and an inclusive, flexible paid holiday policy, wellbeing contribution of $500 for HSA, FSA, or LSA (Lifestyle Spending Account).
The hiring target for this position in Chicago or surrounding areas will range between $53,000 - $92,400/year. However, the final salary offered will vary depending on non-discriminatory factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experiences, internal pay equity, and geographical location.
Application Process
We would appreciate a current resume with your application. We would also appreciate a letter of interest describing why our team or the position resonates with you, and how your experience makes you a great choice for the role.
- Please, no phone calls.
- Please, no outside recruiters or agencies.
- Cascade Energy is not able to provide sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S., which includes OPT.
Click here to join our Talent Community -- it's the best way to keep up with and learn more about Cascade Energy! In occasional mailings, we'll brief you on our industrial decarbonization efforts and share more about our company culture and what makes Cascade a great place to join and to grow.
About Us
Cascade Energy is a leading provider of energy efficiency, energy management, decarbonization, and sustainability solutions for the industrial, commercial, and public sectors across North America. We have a 30-year history of delivering high-value services through electric and gas utility-offered programs and directly to industrial and commercial enterprises.
Our reputation for stellar, high-quality work has expanded our reach throughout North America to serve clients ranging in size from small to Fortune 500 companies in their pursuit of wide-ranging decarbonization and energy savings objectives. Cascade Energy has 14 offices throughout the US and employees in 30 states.
Why Work at Cascade?
As a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP), Cascadians foster and value a culture of equals, initiative, and ownership. Our teams reflect our core company values: Do the Right Thing; Put Others First; Seek Shared Success; Learn Constantly; and Be Industrious. Our customers are vitally important to us, and we pride ourselves on stellar customer service. Our team members are a dedicated and diverse group of ambassadors, representing Cascade Energy, striving to embody our values, ensure we are responsive, and consistently delighting our customers.
In alignment with our values and doing better, Cascade Energy celebrates and values diversity as vital for increased creativity and innovation and faster problem solving, and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination and harassment. Learn more about what we do to create a welcoming environment at Cascade by visiting Culture and Belonging | Cascade Energy.
Cascade promotes a healthy work-life balance and appreciates employee contribution in all areas. We walk the talk about our commitment to learning constantly, with a focus on the ongoing development of every team member. Cascade is a strong supporter of flexible working arrangements, and offers role-dependent options for remote, hybrid, and in-office work.
AI Usage During our Recruitment Process
We value doing the right thing and authenticity in our hiring process. All application materials, including resumes, cover letters, and assessments, must reflect your own original work. The use of AI tools including Gemini, Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT, other large language models or generative AI, Grammarly, and resume builders to assist is acceptable only when your personal experiences, voice, and descriptions of your knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications are accurately and meaningfully represented. Submission of work that is not your own or the use of AI impersonation or deepfake simulators during screening calls and videos will disqualify you from consideration.
AAP/EEO Statement
Cascade is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion and religious practices, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or family, marital, or veteran status. To request a reasonable accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact the Cascade recruiter. Cascade Energy uses the federal E-Verify system to determine eligibility for work in the United States and conducts post-job offer, pre-employment drug screening.
JOB SUMMARY
Program Outreach Lead Generation
Cascade Energy
Milwaukee
a day ago
N/A
Full-time
Program Outreach Lead Generation