Graduate Rotational Analyst - Business Sales and Power Trading

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Job Summary: 

The Sales Project Analyst plays a pivotal role in supporting the strategic initiatives of NRG Business West Region Channels. This position involves analyzing and optimizing sales processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams and sales leaders, and contributing to the development and deployment of sales initiatives. The Sales Project Analyst will be responsible for various sales related tasks and assigned projects approved by direct supervisor which will include but is not limited to organizing meetings, managing projects and project timelines, and maintaining notes for next steps related to the sales organization.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ability to manage and lead projects related to sales and operational strategies across NRG Business including but not limited to assisting in developing and executing data-driven strategies to drive new business growth.
• Review, prepare and provide summarized analysis for ad hoc or regular report-outs within the Texas Sales Team and Senior Leadership
• Support the sales and management teams in the adoption and implementation of AI to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and leverage AI tools to enhance productivity.
• Act as Proxy for West Leaders in internal meetings where their approval of any project is not required.
• Serve as Business Continuity Lead for West Sales Region
• Work closely with leadership to understand market trends, customer needs, and competitive positioning within the mid-market segment.
• Participate in “Moments that Matter” around NRG Team Culture

Working Conditions:

• Open office environment.
• Hybrid work location.  
• 25-50% Travel Required

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, economics or mathematics or specific energy market analysis-related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of energy experience or 4-year degree with related applicability to business, economics, sales, or marketing

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong collaboration skills with multi-functional teams across NRG.
• In-depth understanding of retail energy markets, regulatory frameworks, and wholesale markets.`
• Proficiency in analyzing customer demand side considerations and strategies.
• Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in spreadsheet and database applications.
• Strong business analysis skills with the ability to identify market potential.
• Excellent quantitative skills, including financial risk management concepts.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and deadline orientation.
• Commitment to working with a sense of urgency.
• Team player with strong leadership skills.
• Proactive and creative problem-solving attitude.
• Positive and inspiring demeanor to motivate team members.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.  EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.  

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