Sales and Pricing Analyst

JOB SUMMARY:

- The Sales and Pricing Analyst I will obtain and negotiate pricing for electric and/or natural gas supply for customers and provide general support to assist in the sales process and business operations.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Initiate and coordinate pricing requests from various energy suppliers
- Review and input data from clients' invoices, contracts and utility billing systems into specific Excel spreadsheets or other systems as deemed necessary to create enterprise and client specific reports
- Compile market and utility energy pricing information into a suitable format for distribution to clients and review with sales personnel
- Coordinate execution of energy contracts between clients, sales personnel and suppliers
- Assist and/or act as lead on special projects as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
- COMPETENCIES:
- Model team qualities such as respect, helpfulness, and cooperation
- Draw all members into active and enthusiastic participation
- Build team identity, esprit de corps, and commitment
- Protect the group and its reputation; share credit
- Seek out fresh ideas from a wide variety of sources
- Entertain original solutions to problems
- Drive for results and strive to improve or meet the highest standards of excellence
- Results-oriented, with a high drive to meet their objectives and standards
- Set challenging goals and take calculated risks
- Pursue information to reduce uncertainty and develop ways to improve processes
- Learn how to improve their performance

SKILLS:

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

- Knowledge of energy markets required
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Highly proficient in MS Office especially Excel and to include Internet Explorer, Word and PowerPoint
- Ability to function in a team environment and maintain rapport with co-workers, clients and suppliers
- Ability to work independently, adhere to deadlines and demonstrate initiative.
- Ability to multi-task
- Flexibility on the job and ability to work under multiple, daily deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information at all times

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

- Preferred - Four years of college education with degree (or equivalent work experience).
- Preferred - Three years previous experience with energy pricing or deal structuring.
- Preferred - experience in sales and/or marketing support