About NEEA 

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is an alliance of more than 140 electric and natural gas utilities and energy efficiency organizations working on behalf of Northwest energy consumers to increase the adoption of energy-efficient products services and practices. Since 1997, the region has achieved the equivalent to enough energy to power more than 700,000 Northwest homes each year.  

The alliance is powered by harnessing the energy, brainpower, and innovative thinking of motivated professionals like you. NEEA places a high value on diversity, and welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, identities and fields of expertise, with or without previous experience in the energy industry. Are you talented, committed, and motivated? If the answer is yes, we encourage you to apply to help us create a vibrant future for all Northwest communities. 

Follow this link to our website and learn more about the organization. 

This position is based in the Portland, OR metro area, with a hybrid work location. We are looking for candidates who can meet the requirement of working at least 2 days per week onsite at NEEA’s office location. Finalists must have eligibility to work in the US as NEEA is not able to provide VISA sponsorship or have remote work outside of the US. 

Position Summary 

The Product Strategist will be responsible for defining, developing, adapting, and deploying a coordinated market strategy to transform the market for NEEA’s HVAC product group to sustainably embed more efficient products or practices in targeted markets. The Product Strategist is responsible for identifying a vision for a transformed market, long-term goals and strategies and programs that NEEA will operate within selected markets. They lead and coordinate market engagement to identify, build and maintain meaningful partnerships with market partners, such as manufacturers, distributors, retailers and trade allies. 

The Product Strategist collaborates closely with cross functional teams to ensure successful operationalizing of strategy and execution to deliver business results and short and long-term goals. This position requires a high level of interpersonal and influential leadership skills as well as interpersonal flexibility and versatility to work independently but also collaborate pro-actively within a matrixed team organization. 

The incumbent will share our deep commitment to diversity and inclusion and advancing practices, strategies and policies that achieve equitable outcomes for all. 

Salary range: $110,000 - $130,000, exempt 

• Salary is based on the applicants Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. 

The Typical Day May Include… 

• Championing the implementation of the HVAC product group market strategy with cross-functional staff as it pertains to program implementation, product roadmaps, emerging technology, market research, marketing strategies or other internal activities. 
• Using both internal and external analysis to develop a market transformation vision and comprehensive strategy for assigned product group(s) to provide a long-term view of trends, barriers and opportunities as part of a clear market transformation theory with key interventions and a desired end market state.  
• Coordinating with product management and other team members to analyze product performance, competitiveness and trends in the marketplace and develop/adapt market strategies based on research and analysis. 
• Defining goals and objectives for assessment and characterization of market opportunities in collaboration with NEEA’s product management and market research and evaluation team members. 
• Communicating NEEA’s product group market strategy internally and externally including presenting at regional and national conferences. 
• Building and maintaining relationships with HVAC industry market actors to learn about new opportunities, gain access to market data, influence plans and timelines for product development. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

This position will not have direct supervisory responsibilities over NEEA staff but will provide leadership and strategic direction for other internal team members.  This position may also be responsible for supervising and managing contractors supporting elements of strategy, relationship or infrastructure development.  The incumbent provides direction and guidance to cross-functional teams and contractors in achieving market success. 

What Are You Good At? 

Top performers will be excited about increasing availability and adoption of HVAC energy efficient products across the Northwest region and nationally. You will enjoy developing a long-term strategy as well as planning and implementing the near-term tactics to execute it. You will enjoy thinking creatively to help grow a challenging and complex program and build on previous success. You are skilled at building strategic relationships with regional and national partners to align goals and increase market influence. 

Your Experience, Education, and Skills: 

• BA or BS degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, Engineering or related field required. MBA or Master’s degree preferred. 
• 10+ years of experience with increasing responsibility in strategic management and product development for broad strategic markets, including market assessment, forecasting, risk-assessment and deep understanding of market transformation discipline. Experience with business-to-business marketing is preferred. 
• Familiarity and experience working with emerging technology, innovation, strategic marketing/planning and/or product development/commercialization/management, specifically identifying and developing strategies to advance new products or practices into the market in coordinated strategic fashion. 
• Experience developing, implementing and managing business partnerships/corporate engagement strategies, preferably with experience working with the supply chains of manufacturers, retailers, distributors and/or trade allies. 
• Experience working on integrated building energy systems or projects required, e.g. commercial HVAC, motor-driven systems, fans & drives, etc.  
• Experience working in cross-functional teams with ability to lead, influence and sell a vision and strategy without formal authority; some supervisory or management experience preferred. 
• Demonstrated experience in creating strategic plans, managing financial plans and budgets, and in the selection and management of contractors. 
• Knowledge of energy efficiency, electric utility business and operations, and/or Northwest energy markets preferred. 
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the successful performance of the essential job duties will also be considered. 

Highlights of NEEA’s Benefits: 

• 90% of medical/dental premiums paid by NEEA, including for dependents 
• Employer funded Health Savings Account 
• 136 hours of PTO/year 
• Automatic 6% retirement contribution with an additional 2% matching 
• Flexible work environment, including hybrid work location and 9/80 schedule options 
• Professional development opportunities 

NEEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer