Lighting Channel Manager, Level II

Job Duties

Description

Location

Hybrid/Remote - 1-2 days/week in our Minneapolis office.

This position requires regular travel throughout the state for market actor meetings and in-state events along with occasional travel to national conferences.

Join Our Dynamic Market Transformation Team

We are looking for a Lighting Channel Manager, Level II to join our growing Market Transformation team! This role will report to the Senior Manager of Market Deployment. The Market Transformation team is responsible for accelerating the development and adoption of emerging energy efficiency and electrification technologies and practices, bringing them more rapidly to scale. The Lighting Channel Manager, Level II has a strong motivation to work in the energy efficiency field. They will help catalyze luminaire-level lighting control (LLLC) technology in the market to reach aggressive adoption goals. This person is persuasive and skilled at developing strategies and engaging key market actors in collaborating on new ways to increase adoption of energy-efficient LLLCs. They will develop, influence and nurture partnerships, lead collaborative work, drive market engagement strategies, and deliver product training. They will lead national engagement strategies and partnerships and act as a strategic advisor to LLLC initiative and product teams. They also bring a deep and broad network of existing relationships with key distributors, lighting contractors and manufacturer representatives. This position does not have any direct reports.

Who We Are

Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is a clean energy nonprofit with offices in North Loop of Minneapolis and Roseville, MN.We provide practical energy solutions for homes, businesses, and communities to cut energy waste and harmful emissions. We collaborate regularly with field peers and partners, and we employ curious people who enjoy learning and contributing to the Midwest's quality of life and economy. Recognized as one of Minnesota's top 200 workplaces by the Star Tribune, CEE is known for its open communication, respect for diverse perspectives, and commitment to work-life balance.

What We Offer

Insurance Coverage Options: To ensure you and your family are well protected, we have got you covered with Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Saving Account, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Please see our 2026 Benefit Summary.

Impact: We want to make the world a better and more energy efficient place. Our work and the decisions we make are rooted in this foundational desire.

Future Planning: To help you secure your financial future, benefit from our retirement saving program. Reach your goal sooner with our immediate vestingand company contribution.

Work/Life Balance: We recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our team members in various aspects of their lives. Our benefits include generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid parental leave, and salary continuation for major medical events, ensuring that you have the support you need during significant life moments and personal challenges.

Holidays: Our company provides nine paid holidays each year, offering you ample time to observe important occasions and enjoy personal time.

Growth: We want everyone to grow and learn within their roles. We offer professional development opportunities and education assistance.

Championing DEI: Our committed DEI Committee promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment by establishing clear goals and assessing progress throughout the organization.

What You'll Do

Market Engagement & Relationship Building

Deploy a strategic account management approach with lighting distributors, contractors, designers, and manufacturer representatives, including:

Planning engagement activities

Building and expanding partnerships within the commercial lighting market as well as utility account managers and facilities staff

Participating in industry associations

Providing technical support to market actors in advancing the installation of LLLCs and on field demonstration projects

Collaborate with subcontractors supporting LLLC outreach efforts

Other duties as assigned or apparent

Develop & Deliver Resources and Training

Contribute to resource development strategy in collaboration with LLLC Initiative & partnering teams

Act as a subject matter expert to support educational resources and training curriculum

Deliver training to commercial lighting practitioners

Other duties as assigned or apparent

Track Market Trends

Lead industry and national engagement strategies and partnerships to gather market intelligence, technology updates and contribute to program strategy

Act as a strategic advisor to the initiatives and product teams regarding market dynamics, structure, trends, and opportunities

Other duties as assigned or apparent

Skills & Knowledge We're Looking For

Lighting technical expertise with a focus on commercial lighting technology

Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate technical subject matter

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience influencing and managing key business relationships in the lighting contractor, distributor and supplier ecosystem

Proficiency in market actor outreach, presentation delivery and meeting facilitation

An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training will also be considered

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, building science, or a related field

7+ years of technical experience in one of the following areas:

Commercial lighting installer, distributor or manufacturer company

Commercial lighting training or sales in a related industry

Energy-efficiency industryfocusing on commercial lighting

Experience working with utility energy efficiency programs

LC, CEM or PMP certification

Compensation

Dependent on qualifications and experience, we expect the pay range upon hire for this position will be $103,000-109,000 per year.

#LI-DNI

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

CEE will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance or any other legally protected class status.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

7 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55401

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

LIGHT001321

Job Benefits

Not specified