Sales Operations Associate

The future of energy is digitized, decarbonized and localized. At SmartestEnergy, we need revolutionary thinkers to help our customers make the most of this new landscape, thinking differently to find smart solutions to complex problems. 

Formed in 2001, we’re an agile business driven by entrepreneurial thinking. As a subsidiary of the Marubeni Corporation, we also have strong investment and infrastructure behind us. As well as our two offices in the US, we have three offices in the UK and another in Australia.  Further expansion is planned for 2025 and beyond which means global career opportunities for you, with plenty of potential to explore new markets. 

When you join our Team, you will have the opportunity to contribute and make an impact every single day. 

Overview 

The principal role of the Sales Operations Associate to create and update opportunities for new and existing customers from our channel partners. Deal entry is the first step in our customer journey and the timeliness and accuracy this function is vital to our sales process.  This role is a hybrid position and will require the selected candidate to work 1-3 days per week in the Syracuse, NY office.

In this role, you will be involved with the following:

• Creating new sales opportunities in CRM platform
• Maintaining a high level of timeliness and accuracy with deal entry 
• Creating additional opportunities based on product selection 
• Updating customer and deal information for existing opportunities
• Validating utility account information based on reference documents 
• Understanding utility switching rules to ensure start dates can be met 
• Reviewing exception queue to make corrections to opportunities 
• Communicate & collaborate with internal teams and external customers

To be successful in this role, you are likely to have the following skills/experience: 

• Previous experience with Data Entry 
• MS Office, Outlook, Internet 
• Previous experience using a CRM system i.e. Salesforce 
• Ability to work effectively as part of a cohesive team 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills · 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time and prioritize work 
• Rigorous attention to detail
• Ability to proactively problem solve
• Previous knowledge of the Electricity and/or Energy Industry a plus

Diversity

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to what we do. We value everybody irrespective of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability and genetic information (including family medical history). EOE.

We know that for our business to thrive we need diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As such, if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to the HR & People Team via email us-hrssc@smartestenergy.com so we can discuss with you further.

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