Executive Power Marketer, Virginia, USA

My client is a leading US based developer of wind facilities throughout North America, with an exceptional reputation and some of the most experienced senior management in the industry. They are looking for a talented executive level Power Marketer to lead the project development department in all power marketing efforts throughout the USA.

Position Overview:

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for every aspect concerning power marketing and will identify and negotiate power sale contracts both by responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and directly approaching power purchasers.

Responsibilities:-

• ·         Prepare responses to RFPs
• ·         Build and maintain customer database and contact tracking system
• ·         Develop and maintain key relationships with utilities and power purchasers
• ·         Analyze the impact of current and potential national RPS market rules on near-term projects
• ·         Examine market trends and identify new customers and customer needs
• ·         Analyze Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) opportunities for near-term projects
• ·         Lead / participate in PPA negotiations
• ·         Undertake Power market research for strategic planning

Education:-

• ·         Must have a strong academic background with a degree in either Electrical Engineering or Business

Core Requirements:-

• ·         Must have 5+ years of energy sales and marketing experience  
• ·         Comprehensive knowledge of energy markets, with emphasis on renewable energy
• ·         Demonstrated record of success closing energy transactions
• ·         Excellent knowledge of power purchase agreements, electrical transmission, wheeling power, regulatory policies, pooled markets and grid ancillary services
• ·         Possess a valid USA Drivers License
• ·         The capability of becoming a key contributor in a complex environment
• ·         Exceptional negotiation skills

General Requirements:-

• ·         Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
• ·         The ability to manage workload and meet demanding timescales on a number of projects simultaneously

Key Skills:-

Wind,  electrical engineering, power marketing, onshore wind, PPA negotiations, electrical transmissions, success in closing energy transactions, analyzing PPA opportunities, leading PPA negotiations

For more information please send a Word copy of your CV to jobs@viridiumassociates.com, call us on +44 (0) 203 005 5560, or visit www.viridiumassociates.com.  No PDFs please. We can only respond to applicants with relevant experience as detailed above.