Energy Trader

2 weeks ago


Nevada, Iowa, United States Courseadvisor Full time
Energy Broker Job Description

Courseadvisor is seeking a skilled Energy Broker to join our team. As an Energy Broker, you will be responsible for buying and selling energy products on behalf of residential or commercial customers or utilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Negotiate and oversee contracts for energy sales.
  • Create product packages based on assessment of customers' needs.
  • Purchase or sell energy or energy derivatives for customers.
  • Research and recommend new products or services, such as alternative energy sources or renewable energy credits.
  • Analyze customer bills and utility rate structures to select optimal rate structures for customers.
  • Negotiate prices or contracts for energy sales or purchases.
  • Facilitate the delivery or receipt of wholesale power or retail load scheduling.

Requirements:

  • Critical thinking skills to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
  • Strong reading comprehension skills to understand work-related documents.
  • Active listening skills to understand customer needs.
  • Effective communication skills to convey information to customers.
  • Mathematical skills to solve problems related to energy sales and purchases.
  • Judgment and decision-making skills to choose the most appropriate solutions.

Job Outlook:

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 94,900 new jobs for Energy Brokers by 2026, with an average yearly salary ranging between $26,300 and $116,090.

Tools and Technologies:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Access
  • SAP
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Visual Basic
  • Customer relationship management (CRM) software

How to Become an Energy Broker:

Courseadvisor is committed to providing our employees with the necessary training and resources to succeed in their roles. If you are interested in becoming an Energy Broker, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.