Business Energy Advisor or Senior Business Energy Advisor
Duke Energy Corporation, Greenville, South Carolina, us, 29610
Overview
Job postings information is as follows. Important application submission details indicate to submit by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The role offers a chance to make a difference in people’s lives, with opportunities for growth, development, recognition, competitive pay and benefits. The preferred locations are Greenville, SC or Spartanburg, SC, with consideration for other locations within South Carolina jurisdictions. The exact location will be determined at the time of offer based on business needs. This role is not commission-based. For Florida-based positions, on-site energy audits and analysis are conducted for commercial, industrial and governmental accounts. Further information about the Business Energy Advisors can be found through the company resources.
Job Summary
The Business Energy Advisor (BEA) develops relationships with small/medium and large business customers, introduces them to Duke Energy products and services, and closes/wins customer projects for energy efficiency, demand response, chargers and outdoor lighting products and services. The Senior BEA focuses on developing relationships with business customers including C‑level/owners (typically $250k–$500k annual revenue), nurtures long-term relationships for cross-sell opportunities, and leverages knowledge of the company’s products and services (lighting, HVAC, Foodservice, EV). The role requires technical and financial knowledge and a thorough working knowledge of the company’s products and services. The BEA must understand customer needs and challenges to offer appropriate solutions.
For regulated energy efficiency product and service sales, the BEA process includes identifying customer needs, explaining program benefits, guiding customers through the project process (including trade allies), and assisting with the application process. Tracking and reporting are vital to project success. For non-regulated energy efficiency product and service sales, the BEA process includes securing Customer Disclosure Authorization (CDA) for future discussion with regulated customers. In Florida, the role involves on-site energy audits and analysis for commercial, industrial and governmental accounts.
Look here for more information about our business energy advisors.
Responsibilities
Business Energy Advisor: Works with commercial customers, qualifying prospective customers in and out of Duke service areas by collecting usage data, building and site information; pipeline/database management; team collaboration/meetings; internal/external/trade show presentations.
Senior Business Energy Advisor: Prospect/identify small/medium business customer leads in and out of Duke service area; experience in selling, qualifying and closing sales of regulated and unregulated energy efficiency products with SMB customers; qualify prospective customers by collecting usage data, building and site information; explain Efficiency as a Service and move customers through analysis, proposal and closing; gather facility data or work with vendors to develop key data points; secure signed authorizations for service agreements; work with program management on contract terms; close project sales and ensure EE incentives are processed; tracking and reporting; team collaboration/meetings; external and trade show presentations.
Basic/Required Qualifications Note: This posting is for one open position. Depending on relative experience, the alignment level is described below.
Business Energy Advisor: High school diploma and three (3) years minimum of related work experience.
Senior Business Energy Advisor: Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years minimum of related work experience; in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, high school diploma/GED and seven (7) years minimum of related work experience.
Desired Qualifications Business Energy Advisor:
Understanding of building envelope and equipment, energy-related cost drivers, and how energy efficiency reduces costs.
General utility knowledge (billing, distribution, rate structures).
Basic knowledge of energy efficiency technologies (lighting, HVAC, food service, pumps/motors, drives) and Duke Energy products/services (e.g., lighting, EV, DR, etc.).
Understanding of commercial buildings and electrical loads; capable customer interaction experience; ability to juggle deadlines and manage communications across industries.
Collaborative mindset, strong customer experience, Salesforce or similar CRM experience, and Microsoft Office proficiency.
Sales or customer-facing experience, comfort with public speaking, strong phone skills, self-starter, and ability to organize large amounts of information.
Demonstrated teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Senior Business Energy Advisor – Desired Qualifications
Preferred certifications: Engineer In Training, Certified Energy Manager, Business Energy Professional.
Three (3) years’ experience in engineering or utility industry.
Understanding of commercial building envelope, electrical loads and equipment; energy cost drivers; general utility knowledge.
Knowledge of energy efficiency technologies (lighting, HVAC, food service, pumps/motors, drives) and Duke Energy products/services (Smart $aver, DR, Outdoor Lighting, Back-up gen, Solar, EV, Direct Efficiency as a Service).
Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM; ability to maintain accurate sales records; evidence of growth in facility, utility, and customer engagement knowledge.
Customer and sales experience with a track record of achieving sales goals; ability to highlight Efficiency as a Service financing approach.
Ability to juggle deadlines and communications across industries; strong interpersonal skills; public speaking comfort.
Working Conditions
Position involves primarily day travel; field mobility with work performed in various locations after onboarding. Employees must live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned location.
Travel Requirements 5-15%
Relocation, Visa, and Representation
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable): No
Represented/Union Position: No
Visa Sponsored Position: No
Additional Information Please note that to be considered for this position you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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Job postings information is as follows. Important application submission details indicate to submit by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The role offers a chance to make a difference in people’s lives, with opportunities for growth, development, recognition, competitive pay and benefits. The preferred locations are Greenville, SC or Spartanburg, SC, with consideration for other locations within South Carolina jurisdictions. The exact location will be determined at the time of offer based on business needs. This role is not commission-based. For Florida-based positions, on-site energy audits and analysis are conducted for commercial, industrial and governmental accounts. Further information about the Business Energy Advisors can be found through the company resources.
Job Summary
The Business Energy Advisor (BEA) develops relationships with small/medium and large business customers, introduces them to Duke Energy products and services, and closes/wins customer projects for energy efficiency, demand response, chargers and outdoor lighting products and services. The Senior BEA focuses on developing relationships with business customers including C‑level/owners (typically $250k–$500k annual revenue), nurtures long-term relationships for cross-sell opportunities, and leverages knowledge of the company’s products and services (lighting, HVAC, Foodservice, EV). The role requires technical and financial knowledge and a thorough working knowledge of the company’s products and services. The BEA must understand customer needs and challenges to offer appropriate solutions.
For regulated energy efficiency product and service sales, the BEA process includes identifying customer needs, explaining program benefits, guiding customers through the project process (including trade allies), and assisting with the application process. Tracking and reporting are vital to project success. For non-regulated energy efficiency product and service sales, the BEA process includes securing Customer Disclosure Authorization (CDA) for future discussion with regulated customers. In Florida, the role involves on-site energy audits and analysis for commercial, industrial and governmental accounts.
Look here for more information about our business energy advisors.
Responsibilities
Business Energy Advisor: Works with commercial customers, qualifying prospective customers in and out of Duke service areas by collecting usage data, building and site information; pipeline/database management; team collaboration/meetings; internal/external/trade show presentations.
Senior Business Energy Advisor: Prospect/identify small/medium business customer leads in and out of Duke service area; experience in selling, qualifying and closing sales of regulated and unregulated energy efficiency products with SMB customers; qualify prospective customers by collecting usage data, building and site information; explain Efficiency as a Service and move customers through analysis, proposal and closing; gather facility data or work with vendors to develop key data points; secure signed authorizations for service agreements; work with program management on contract terms; close project sales and ensure EE incentives are processed; tracking and reporting; team collaboration/meetings; external and trade show presentations.
Basic/Required Qualifications Note: This posting is for one open position. Depending on relative experience, the alignment level is described below.
Business Energy Advisor: High school diploma and three (3) years minimum of related work experience.
Senior Business Energy Advisor: Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years minimum of related work experience; in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, high school diploma/GED and seven (7) years minimum of related work experience.
Desired Qualifications Business Energy Advisor:
Understanding of building envelope and equipment, energy-related cost drivers, and how energy efficiency reduces costs.
General utility knowledge (billing, distribution, rate structures).
Basic knowledge of energy efficiency technologies (lighting, HVAC, food service, pumps/motors, drives) and Duke Energy products/services (e.g., lighting, EV, DR, etc.).
Understanding of commercial buildings and electrical loads; capable customer interaction experience; ability to juggle deadlines and manage communications across industries.
Collaborative mindset, strong customer experience, Salesforce or similar CRM experience, and Microsoft Office proficiency.
Sales or customer-facing experience, comfort with public speaking, strong phone skills, self-starter, and ability to organize large amounts of information.
Demonstrated teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Senior Business Energy Advisor – Desired Qualifications
Preferred certifications: Engineer In Training, Certified Energy Manager, Business Energy Professional.
Three (3) years’ experience in engineering or utility industry.
Understanding of commercial building envelope, electrical loads and equipment; energy cost drivers; general utility knowledge.
Knowledge of energy efficiency technologies (lighting, HVAC, food service, pumps/motors, drives) and Duke Energy products/services (Smart $aver, DR, Outdoor Lighting, Back-up gen, Solar, EV, Direct Efficiency as a Service).
Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM; ability to maintain accurate sales records; evidence of growth in facility, utility, and customer engagement knowledge.
Customer and sales experience with a track record of achieving sales goals; ability to highlight Efficiency as a Service financing approach.
Ability to juggle deadlines and communications across industries; strong interpersonal skills; public speaking comfort.
Working Conditions
Position involves primarily day travel; field mobility with work performed in various locations after onboarding. Employees must live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned location.
Travel Requirements 5-15%
Relocation, Visa, and Representation
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable): No
Represented/Union Position: No
Visa Sponsored Position: No
Additional Information Please note that to be considered for this position you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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