Energy Consultant

Job Posting End Date


03-02-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date


Job Summary


Identify and develop a portfolio of new small business customers for retail electric supply by cold calling provided prospects and self-generated leads.


This is a remote opportunity: Ideal home worksite locations for the territory supported by the Energy Consultant include: Belmont, Ohio, Toledo, Ohio, Cambridge, Ohio, Fairborn, Ohio, Findlay, Ohio, St. Clairsville, Ohio, Steubenville, Ohio, Ashtabula, Erie, PA ( State College area)


Job Description


What You'll Do:


+ Cold Calling: Execute cold calls and follow up calling for leads provided.

+ Keep pace with provided leads to ensure adequate opportunities and market coverage.

+ This requires self-direction, discipline, and consistent effort to make sufficient cold calls and/or in-person canvassing of businesses.

+ Data Collection and Analysis: Gather key customer information and enter it into AEP Energy’s CRM.

+ Collect account and meter number data necessary to access historical usage data required to generate a sales contract.

+ Collect, analyse, and provide insight into customer feedback for future strategic discussions.

+ Develop industry knowledge to improve ability to give customers their ideal energy solutions.

+ Use CRM tools to ensure customer follow up and repeated strategic touches.

+ Customer Pre-Qualification & Credit Review: Pre-qualify the opportunity based on data collected in CRM.

+ Determine customer creditworthiness prior to investing additional sales effort and/or requesting executable pricing.

+ Sales Aptitude: Effectively present AEP Energy’s value proposition to prospective customers via the phone.

+ Build company credibility, brand value, and trust with prospective customers.

+ Gain knowledge, insight and understanding from key decision-makers regarding customer energy needs and challenges.

+ Sales acumen: Adjust sales strategy as appropriate.

+ Identify strategies and product types to help consumers reduce their overall electric expense or avoid exposure by limiting risk from utility or market prices.

+ Learn and adhere to all industry regulatory standards as well as internal AEP Energy standards.

+ Incorporate feedback offered by Channel Manager and Quality Assurance team into improved performance.

+ Overcome objections and raise key considerations based on customer interactions and specific opportunities and concerns.

+ Contact Management & Negotiation:Ensure the customer has reviewed and pre-approved agreement language and is prepared to decide when presented with executable market pricing.

+ Develop familiarity and knowledge of AEP Energy policies.

+ Close Deals: Self-manage the number of customer proposal calls necessary to meet or exceed the monthly sales volume requirements.


What We're Looking For:


High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree Preferred. Energy industry experience a plus.


Preferred Qualifications:


+ Embodies AEP Energy Values (i.e., Accountability, Passion, Integrity, Innovation, Humor, Humility, and Candor).

+ High-energy, drive and ambition. Strong service and results orientation.

+ Effective problem-solving skills: ability to work from concept to analytics, identify alternatives and develop unique solutions.

+ High EQ-- superior interpersonal skills, win-win mindset, relationship-builder.

+ Excellent communication skills – of importance are spoken (via phone) and written (via email). Ability to prioritize, plan proactively, manage conflicting priorities, operate in a high stress environment and multi-task effectively.


At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!


Compensation Data


Compensation Grade:


Sales-001


Compensation Range:


$ - $


The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.


Candidates will be considered based on their qualifications and the candidate’s ability to work from an approved work location. Although the location is flexible, AEP does not have a presence in all states and localities. The following locations are NOT currently approved for this position: AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, ME, MS, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WY, US Territories or international work locations. AEP will consider qualified candidates who are willing to relocate to an approved work location, at the candidate’s expense, provided the relocation can be completed within a timeframe that meets AEP’s staffing needs. NOTE: All remote work locations require vetting and final approval prior to offer and/or start date. Any work locations listed as preferred or unapproved relate specifically to the requirements for this position and are not necessarily applicable to other posted positions.


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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
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Skills:
Analysis Skills, Canvassing, Channel Management, Cold Calling Skills, Communication Skills, Compensation Analysis, Contact Management, Continuous Improvement, Credit Analysis, Credit Risk, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Energy Consulting, Establish Priorities, Exceeded Sales Goal, Industry Standards, Interpersonal Skills, Lead Generation, Market Share, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Performance Management, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Regulations, Retail, Revenue Growth, Risk, Sales, Sales Closing Skills, Sales Prospecting, Sales Strategy, Small Business, Work From Home


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