Program Manager - Mokena, IL

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About APT
Applied Proactive Technologies, Inc. is a rapidly expanding national energy and environmental company seeking professionals with management, marketing and/or sales backgrounds to represent electric utility based energy efficiency programs.  We implement, manage, and market energy efficiency programs for electric and gas utilities, state and federal agencies and energy alliances.  We are a company of about 75 full time associates based in Springfield, MA.

Our job is to help our clients educate consumers on how to use less energy in their homes and businesses.  Many of our programs use the National EPA/DOE ENERGY STAR platform for our multi-faceted outreach campaigns.  Most notably, we promote the use of compact fluorescent light bulbs (or CFLs). 

Our efforts are conducted primarily by forming partnerships with retailers such as; The Home Depot, Lowe's, Sears, Costco and many others.  We are looking for an individual to work in an office setting, coordinating the daily activities of our field team and to help maintain (and enhance) our retail relationships. Office personnel also work with senior management to design and implement joint promotions with retailers and manufacturers of ENERGY STAR products. 

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will meet most of the following specific qualifications or demonstrate a comparable background and skills.   

1.  Must have prior marketing or sales experience.
2.  A proven ability to manage people in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
3.  Appliance and/or lighting-industry experience (manufacturer, distributor or retailer)
4.  Computer skills.- working knowledge of Microsoft Office with a special emphasis on Excel and/or Access.
5.  Experience with managing and maintaining budgets and invoicing.
6.  Experience reviewing and approving employee payroll and time-sheet summaries.
7.  Experience managing staff who work remotely (field team).
8.  Willingness and ability to work in an office environment. 
9.  Demonstrate professional experience communicating professionally in person, over the phone, and via email.   
10. Demonstrate professional experience writing proposals and other formal correspondence to clientele. 
11.  An individual who has a task oriented approach with an emphasis on meeting deadlines.
12.  Must be detail oriented   
13.  Excellent verbal/interpersonal skills
14.  Must have strong writing skills and demonstrated experience submitting formal progress reports
15. Ability to handle multiple projects. 
16. Must be willing to travel with some overnight stays
17.  Demonstrated ability to motivate others
16.  Must be a team player

We offer competitive benefits including; mileage reimbursement, medical/dental insurance, paid holidays, vacation time, sick time and a 401K.

Please visit: www.energystar.gov and/or www.appliedproactive.com for more information on the products that we promote.

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