Business Development Client Partner, - Energy Trading - Remote (Within Canada or US only)
Remote US
Sales – B2B Sales /
Full-Time /
Remote
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WHY WE NEED YOU? GLAD YOU ASKED...
The "Business Development - Energy Trading" role at Pelmorex is essential to our organization, responsible for driving growth in energy trading and developing strategic business opportunities within the energy sector. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven sales person with a strong background in energy trading, business development, and a passion for driving revenue growth. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication and negotiation skills, a deep understanding of energy markets, and a proven track record of building and maintaining successful business relationships. This role requires a motivated and proactive professional who can identify new opportunities, develop effective strategies, and drive overall business success within the energy trading sector.
Please note that despite being a remote role, it requires you to be located in and eligible to work in either of the 2 countries (Canada or the United States of America) with quarterly travel to client locations.
WHAT IS THE DAY TO DAY LOOK LIKE
- Actively Prospect: Conduct comprehensive market research to identify potential growth opportunities. This includes analyzing market trends, emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape
- Build Profitable Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with energy trading clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders, turning them into long-term partners and revenue sources
- Strategic Deal Making: Developing and implementing trading strategies that maximize revenue generation and market share expansion
- Deep Market Understanding: Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive threats, ensuring you can offer clients the best solutions with superior value propositions
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts and agreements with energy trading partners and counterparties ensuring that all terms and conditions align with Pelmorex’s strategic goals and profitability targets
- Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service and support to energy trading clients ensuring timely and effective communication with clients, responding to inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Performance Monitoring: Monitoring and reporting on performance, market trends, and regulatory changes, providing insights to optimize future sales strategies.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across the organization to ensure seamless execution of energy trading initiatives and a coordinated approach to market penetration.
- Business Travel: Requires travel, including day trips and occasional overnight stays, to attend client meetings, industry events, and site visits. The percentage of time spent on travel is estimated to be approximately 20-30% based on business needs and client locations. The duration and frequency of travel may vary, and candidates should be open to travel as needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.
WE ARE HOPING YOU HAVE
- Education: A bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field is preferred.
- Years of Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in energy trading, business development, or a related field is required.
- Skills
- Proven track record of achieving trading targets and driving revenue growth in the energy sector
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Deep understanding of energy markets, trading dynamics, and risk management
- Ability to develop and execute effective trading strategies
- Proficiency in energy trading platforms and financial modeling
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
YOU ARE MADE FOR THIS IF YOU...
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and stakeholders within the energy trading sector
- Proactive and self-motivated with a strong drive for results and success
- Adaptability and flexibility to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced energy trading environment
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities to identify and capitalize on trading opportunities
- Strong presentation and persuasion skills
- Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Passion for staying updated on energy market trends and best practices
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
DON’T MEET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS? DON’T WORRY…
Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Pelmorex values and welcomes diverse experiences. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Pelmorex. We are always looking for people who will be a culture add (yup, that's right, we don’t subscribe to culture fit, we want you to add to what we think is an amazing culture and work environment). Know more about us - https://www.pelmorex.com/en/life-at-pelmorex-youwanttoworkhere/
OUR PROMISE TO YOU...
We’re highly focused on doing the right thing.
We’ll discuss issues and timelines professionally, so you have the time you need to do the best work you can
You will see the result of your work pushed out to real users quickly
We’re a team that enjoys learning new technologies and we’re open to trying new things
We’ll try our best not to bog you down with boring meetings
Through constant innovation and entrepreneurship, Pelmorex has grown to reach consumers around the globe, has become one of the largest weather information providers and has broken new ground in providing data solutions and insights to businesses. Through harnessing the value of weather, Pelmorex is driven to make the world smarter and safer for consumers and businesses. #youwanttoworkhere