Building a business from their passion for energy markets. That’s what our founders did in 2005 and that’s still what they do today, supported by an international team of energy experts who help spread this passion all over the world. What does our team bring to the table? A set of highly specialized consultancy services: quality energy risk management, procurement, financial controlling, sustainability, and data management solutions based on the most in-depth knowledge of energy procurement that you can find. At E&C Consultants, energy buying isn’t just a branch of our business – it’s in our DNA.
This role will place you within our large and supportive international consultants’ team to interact with clients and suppliers in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. You will be at the forefront of changes in the energy industry at a time when the biggest energy transition since the industrial revolution is taking place. Dynamic and fast-paced, E&C is the place to be if you want to contribute to something bigger.
What is the job about?
Our linternational clients need help in dealing with the price volatility in energy markets. They need someone they trust to help them minimize risks when buying energy. As Energy Procurement and Sustainability Consultant you are be their guide and assist them in putting together a good purchasing and renewable strategy and negotiating energy contracts. Increasingly important is the transition to green energy – something more and more of our clients need help with.
What will you do?
You manage your own client portfolio, enjoying a great deal of independence in organizing your work. You interact regularly with clients´ procurement and management teams on all items regarding energy procurement, convincing and advising them on how to organize their energy procurement process.
The job of a consultant consists of different aspects, such as:
* Quotation analysis. We provide analysis of energy contract proposals to our clients. You analyse offers, edit comparative spreadsheets, comment the results of your analysis to clients and lead the negotiation process.
* Market analysis. You stay updated with all aspects influencing energy prices. You summarize the information and contribute to the exchange of knowledge with your colleagues. You share your expertise with the wider world in presentations, blogs and tweets.
* Risk management. Based on fundamental market analysis and a client’s strategic profile, you pro-actively advise clients to hedge or un-hedge positions.
* Sustainability and green energy buying. You find the best sustainable solutions (solar, wind, cogenerations…) and support your clients in the negotiation of those contracts.
* Projects. You investigate the possibilities of renewable power purchase agreements for your clients.
What do we offer you?
From your first day, you will feel the energy of a continuously evolving sector. You will be placed with a buddy while you onboard, following an intense but interesting internal training programme in 1 of our offices in Europe. You will feel part of a diverse and international team that you can rely on while being challenged in the work that you do. E&C is an agile workplace, offering autonomy and empowerment. Regular discussions with your team leader allow you to define a rewarding career path that makes the best use of your talents and interests. Our international team works remote and connects regularly through stand-up online meetings and regular physical team events.
Remuneration & conditions consists of:
* working from home - subscription to co-working space can be provided if desired
* 40 hour work week from Monday to Friday with flexibility and autonomy on working hours
* 46 holidays per year (consisting of public holidays, legal holidays and additional E&C days off)
* Laptop also for personal use
* Smartphone with subscription plan
* additional benefits in accordance with local legislation depending on country
Gross monthly salary for Slovakia
o between EUR 2.000-2.400 for junior graduate to EUR 3.000-3.300 for senior candidates
o benefits in accordance with local legislation including meal allowance and private health insurance on top
Required competencies
* Analytical & synthetic: you will be working with a wealth of data to be analysing and synthetized for clients and colleagues. For instance – you will analyse energy contract proposals, edit comparative spreadsheets, share the results of your analysis with clients and lead the negotiation process.
* Communication: persuasive and confident communication is key to gain clients’ trust and convince them to follow your advice. You will need to be attentive and captivating when presenting advice and knowledge
* Organization: with working in a busy environment, you will need to be able to organize and prioritize tasks
* Accountability: you will be working independently, setting goals for yourself and others and giving substance to them
* Resilience: this is a fast-paced and ever-changing industry with a certain amount of pressure to stay ahead and keep calm
* Creativity: finding solutions and alternatives when you meet resistance or problems
Other requirements
* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, energy, business management or similar
* Experience in a consultancy and/or service environment,in the energy sector or a client facing role is a plus, although we provide extensive onboarding training
* Proficient in English for internal meetings and communication
* Proficient level of Czech or Slovak languages to negotiate with local suppliers, perform market analysis and research, and hold client meetings
* During the first 6 months we require you to spend at least 1 week per month from our Wroclaw office in Poland to facilitate your learning process.
* Ability to travel nationally and occasionally internationally for client meetings, team events and training
* Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel and PowerPoint
Interested?
Send your application by clicking on the application button. Please send us your CV in English only and include the following statement in your application: "I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2015, item 2135 as amended".
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