Senior Products & Services Specialist - Trade Ally Management

Posted:
8/17/2026, 6:35:25 AM

Location(s):
South Carolina, United States ⋅ Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States ⋅ Asheville, North Carolina, United States ⋅ North Carolina, United States ⋅ Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
On-site

Important Application Submission Information

In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Monday, August 24, 2026

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for non-supervisory leadership in in one or more aspects of the management & operation of Duke Energy products, programs and services. This position accurately manages performance indicators, owns and coordinates program activities, presents information and completes assigned tasks supporting successful business operations.

Responsibilities

  • Operational Management
    • Provides support to and responds to requests from matrix-relationship program and/or products & services manager(s)
    • Set strategies and plans accordingly that create sharp focus on customer needs and wants; and appropriately allocate budget and resources.
    • Develop, manage, and maintain program documentation of performance and standard operating procedures
    • Analyze information to prepare a summary of finds that lead to implementation and actionable improvements
    • Understand and monitor issues impacting assigned offerings including items like financial challenges, regulatory constraints, code & standard modifications, technology and environmental standards which impact offerings. Formulate recommendations to address negative impacts and deliver a compelling case for the proposed modifications.
    • Implement tools, software and processes as needed for customer relationship management, vendor information exchange, and other business operational needs
    • Considers and acts upon regulatory requirements, where applicable, for various areas of responsibility
  • Marketing, Sales & Acquisition
    • Promote energy efficiency rebates and incentives to trade allies within territory to support the sale and installation of high efficiency equipment.
    • Speak to large groups, educate external partners on the benefits of Duke Energy’s products and services.
    • Analyze and understand market research results.
    • Identify and implement promotional & sales strategies to expand offers accessibility to key target audiences.
    • Collaborate with program stakeholders to develop and implement marketing campaigns for new and existing offerings. Measure and analyze performance to lower cost per acquisition.
    • Capture, track and ensure timely follow-up on leads generated by campaigns, events, communications, plans and assessments
    • Evaluative key performance indicators provide opportunities to improve lead generation and close rates by implementing initiatives to improve performance.
    • Develop and execute initiatives to improve the effectiveness of more convenient service channels while measuring and analyzing results.
  • Business & Vendor Relationship Management
    • Support development of vendor relationships through contributions to the creation of Statements of Work and vendor agreements.
    • Assist in managing the vendor relationships like a business owner for items like adherence to contract terms, compliance & performance standards, quality, timeliness, tracking and reporting, invoicing, customer satisfaction and coordination with program stakeholders
    • Conduct meetings and calls with vendor as needed to monitor performance, identify issues and adjust to changing conditions.
    • Manage and modify contractual obligations for the program.
  • Business Innovation
    • Provide product feedback, program and service enhancements to improve market effectiveness by participating in product development initiatives

Basic/Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or other related degree
  • Minimum 2 years required related work experience
  • In Lieu of degree, a High School diploma/GED and a minimum of 7 years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3 years  of related work experience
  • Experience in Energy Efficiency
  • Experience in vendor management
  • Experience using Salesforce

Additional Preferred Qualifications

  • 4 years of related work experience
  • Knowledge of corporation's business objectives & strategies, products and services, pricing and markets
  • Comprehensive financial and business acumen
  • Business operation experience
  • Understanding of utility regulatory environment
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills including communication skills, presentation skills, conflict resolution and management skills, excellent leadership skills, and good facilitation skills all levels, both internal and external, to Duke Energy
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and issues simultaneously.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and keep projects on track, independently without direct supervision
  • Demonstrated effective analytical, problem identification and resolution skills to arrive at a well-crafted solution to be implemented effectively and efficiency
  • Proven self-starter, results-oriented, and requiring minimal supervision to take charge and get things done
  • Experience working in a team environment coordinating resources in a matrixed organization to meet customer expectations
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret data related to the program/targeted customers which results in the implementation of program improvements
  • Ability to leverage subject matter experts and resources

Working Conditions

  • Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.

Specific Requirements

  • Valid Driver's License

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Travel Requirements

25-50%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.


Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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Duke Energy

Website: https://www.duke-energy.com/

Headquarter Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1904

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Grant

Industries: Clean Energy ⋅ Energy ⋅ Hydroelectric ⋅ Oil and Gas ⋅ Service Industry

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas