Pricing Associate

ABOUT COMPETITIVE ENERGY SERVICES

Simply put, CES enables clients to achieve their energy and sustainability goals. This has been our purpose, our reason for being in business, for the past 25+ years. We are independent energy experts, and our identity is inextricably tied to three pillars: our independence, our market expertise, and our unwavering focus on being a long-term trusted partner to our clients.

CES provides a broad variety of strategic energy management services for clients across the United States and Atlantic Canada. Today, we are proud to work on behalf of more than 800 customers across 16 states and provinces. CES’ integrated, innovative, and customized services help clients maximize savings and manage risks in the rapidly changing energy sector. CES serves its local, national, and international clients from its headquarters in Portland, ME.

CES is committed to providing value for its customers and to its people. Our company culture promotes employee longevity, growth, and success. The guiding principle at CES has always been to hire smart, capable people who have technical expertise to understand energy markets, the ability to manage, process, and use data to serve our clients, and who embody the belief that they will succeed when our customers succeed.

POSITION

CES is seeking applications for the role of Pricing Associate. Pricing Associates work closely with the Energy Services Advisory team to assist clients with their energy procurement needs. Each Pricing Associate manages a queue of pricing assignments and is responsible for all activities required to prepare timely and accurate pricing information as well as facilitate contracts. This position requires communication by phone and email with utilities, suppliers, and clients about all aspects of client accounts, pricing, procurement status, and contracts. There is much room for growth in this position. Responsibilities include:

GENERAL DUTIES

· Request energy usage and account information from clients and utilities.

· Enter usage and account data into proprietary databases and other web-based software programs.

· Prepare bid forms and send them to suppliers.

· Enter bid data into database and generate analysis.

· Facilitate contract process between suppliers and clients.

· Update and maintain customer and supplier databases.

· Update and maintain CES’ electronic client files.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

· A passion for learning and interest in the energy sector.

· Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in procurement and/or the field of energy. Energy or related industry experience is a plus but not required.

· Must be detail oriented, organized, and skillful at managing multiple assignments in varying stages of completion while maintaining accuracy through the procurement process.

· Must enjoy working with numbers and spreadsheets.

· Positive, self-motivated attitude.

· Must be able to stay organized in high pressure situations.

· Ability to work well independently and in a team setting.

Research shows women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box for job qualifications. If you are reading this and hesitate to apply for that reason, we encourage you to apply.

This is a hybrid position based out of CES’ office in downtown Portland, ME.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume in PDF format to Nina Callanan at hr@competitive-energy.com.

CES is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.29 - $28.05 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

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8 hour shift

Shift availability:

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Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Ability to Relocate:

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, ME 04101