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Energy Efficiency Inside Sales Intern

Internship | Middletown, CT | Hourly

Energy efficiency is a growing area as businesses, municipalities, and institutions look for practical ways to reduce costs, improve building performance, and meet sustainability goals.

This is a three-month, in-office internship based in Middletown, CT, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent role based on performance, business needs, and culture fit.

This role is designed to develop core skills in sales, marketing, customer engagement, energy efficiency, and business operations. You will work closely with our inside sales team, analysts, and sales professionals to support customer engagement, develop practical solutions aligned with customer needs, and help move opportunities from initial outreach through proposal, approval, and execution.

Success in this role requires a willingness to learn, understand building systems and energy efficiency solutions, communicate professionally with customers, and contribute to a fast-moving team focused on growth, accountability, and execution.

Responsibilities

• Call prospects to schedule consultative appointments

• Support inside sales efforts and customer engagement activities

• Assist with outbound marketing campaigns and social media strategy

• Answer incoming calls and follow up with customers as needed

• Support customer and project development from initial engagement through proposal, approval, and execution

• Assist with project management activities, including organizing information, tracking next steps, and supporting follow-through

• Learn technical concepts related to energy efficiency, utility programs, and building systems

• Support the development of tools and processes that improve efficiency, visibility, and accountability

• Collaborate with colleagues across sales, marketing, operations, analytics, and technical support

• Take on additional responsibilities as needed, with flexibility to support all aspects of the business

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Must be able to work out of the Middletown, CT office

• Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this role

• Interest in sales, business, marketing, energy, or a related field

• Strong communication skills, especially on phone calls and virtual meetings

• Comfortable speaking with new people and initiating conversations

• Able to manage multiple tasks and stay on top of responsibilities

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to follow through

• Self-motivated, accountable, and willing to collaborate with colleagues

• Coachable, with a strong willingness to learn, accept feedback, and improve over time

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Comfortable using digital tools and apps

Preferred Qualifications

• Junior, senior, or recent graduate of an accredited university program in environmental science, engineering, business, or a related technical field preferred

• Sales or technical experience with energy efficiency or electrification programs

About Artis Energy Solutions

Artis Energy Solutions is a full-service energy solutions provider headquartered in Middletown, CT.

Our team works with businesses, municipalities, schools, and nonprofits to improve performance through customized upgrades in LED lighting, HVAC, weatherization, insulation, refrigeration, and building controls. These upgrades reduce facilities' energy use, improve efficiency, lower energy costs, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance comfort for staff and visitors. We also support EV charging station installations.

We help businesses and organizations across New England access pre-funded, state-backed energy efficiency and decarbonization programs, including Mass Save and EnergizeCT, to significantly reduce initial project costs through financial incentives.

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How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for your skills and goals, we want to hear from you. Please include a cover letter explaining why you believe you would be a strong fit for this role.

Artis Energy Solutions is an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer.