Channel Manager- Construction

Location

Hybrid – 1–2 days/week in our Minneapolis office.

The Market Transformation team accelerates the development and adoption of emerging energy efficiency and electrification technologies and practices, bringing them more rapidly to scale. The Market Transformation Department is the home base for our Efficient Technology Accelerator program (etamn.org) and energy codes work. Our department works on deploying emerging technologies rapidly and working to make efficiency and low‑carbon solutions the new normal.

CEE launched a statewide Market Transformation Program in 2023, with committed and growing funding from the State of Minnesota and its utilities. This program accelerates and rapidly scales the development and adoption of emerging energy efficiency and decarbonization technologies.

As a Channel Manager, you will advance new construction industry relationships to enable expedited adoption of high‑performance window technology and grow CEE’s residential new construction services. This position provides business development support and stakeholder relationship management for the New Construction and High‑Performance Windows teams.

Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is a clean energy nonprofit with offices in the North Loop of Minneapolis and Roseville, MN. We provide practical energy solutions for homes, businesses, and communities to cut energy waste and harmful emissions. We collaborate regularly with field peers and partners, and we employ curious people who enjoy learning and contributing to the Midwest’s quality of life and economy.

Recognized as one of Minnesota's top 200 workplaces by the Star Tribune, CEE is known for its open communication, respect for diverse perspectives, and commitment to work‑life balance.

• Insurance Coverage Options:
  Medical, Dental, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Please see our 2026 Benefit Summary.
• Impact:
  We want to make the world a better and more energy‑efficient place. Our work and decisions are rooted in this foundational desire.
• Future Planning:
  Benefit from our retirement savings program with immediate vesting and company contribution.
• Work/Life Balance:
  Generous PTO, paid parental leave, and salary continuation for major medical events.
• Holidays:
  Nine paid holidays each year.
• Growth:
  Professional development opportunities and education assistance.
• Championing DEI:
  Our DEI Committee promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment by establishing clear goals and assessing progress.

• Accelerate adoption of energy‑efficient products through strategic supply‑chain engagement, focusing on residential high‑performance windows (HPW).
• Promote the value proposition of high‑performance windows in the new construction market and uncover opportunities to grow the market faster.
• Collaborate with the market transformation team to deploy strategies such as product demonstrations, supply‑chain incentives, and collaborative activities with window manufacturers and builders.

• Develop productive working partnerships within the new construction and windows market including builders (production, custom, and affordable homes), window manufacturers, installation contractors, distributors, and wholesalers.
• Attend industry events to grow connections and opportunities for the initiative.

• Support development of resources and training curriculum for installation, program, and sales strategy in collaboration with the training team and market partners.
• Deliver training to residential new construction builders and contractors to increase familiarity with efficient technology, understand installation best practices, and learn sales techniques.

• Develop and implement outreach strategy to achieve highest impact with the most efficient use of funding and effort.
• Track and understand technology research and national developments around HPW technology to assist in developing technical best practices and local resources.
• Gather and track market intelligence and…