Job Summary
This position is on the Marketing Services team at Mississippi Power which supports the goals of the Customer Solutions organization. Customer Solutions deploys offerings for residential and business customers to address their energy related needs and to deliver superior value. This job will focus on the development and promotion of offerings specifically for business customers. This role will work primarily in the office as part of a highly collaborative team.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Identify opportunities and develop strategy for demand side management offerings for businesses including load growth/electrification, energy efficiency, demand response, and distributed energy resources.
Ongoing support for outdoor lighting and business services teams including analysis of goals, trends, wins/losses, profitability, etc.
Ongoing support for major accounts team including segment/customer analysis and technology trends to identify sales and service opportunities.
Engage with OPCO's to develop colocation strategy that proactively markets our infrastructure.
Work with Southern Telecom and Power Delivery to identify opportunities to lease excess fiber capacity to generate new revenues.
Identify grant opportunities and federal funding for businesses to deploy energy related projects.
Understand latest energy-related technology trends including DER's (solar/batteries), connected devices, etc.
Manage demonstration/R&D projects to explore potential demand side management offerings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, accounting, or finance preferred
3+ years of sales, product development or project management experience
Technical knowledge of energy-related customer options
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with changing priorities and produce timely results
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to effectively communicate through verbal and written channels
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Behavioral Attributes
Our Values - Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance
Ability to perform daily with safety-focused attitude and commitment to zero accidents and injuries
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Ability to work as team player and assist team members with variety of tasks
Excellent interpersonal skills and self-motivated
Ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels
Mississippi Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. In its 98th year, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response. Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. The company has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the state's first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state's first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the country's largest Domino's franchise to electrify its delivery fleet. Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Power's mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communities every day.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 8000
Job Category: Communications & External Affairs
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Mississippi Power
