Flex Purchasing Sales Consultant

Qbots Energy t/a Q Energy is a smart energy services provider based in Manchester that uses a data driven approach with the Internet of Things (IoT) and AI technology to help businesses reduce their carbon emissions. Founded in 2018, Q Energy has won several awards including the Manchester Evening News - Best Tech Business 2021, contracts from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to increase the adoption of smart grid and energy efficiency amongst SMEs, whilst also being recognised by Innovate UK for their innovative local energy trading platform (VPP).

We have come a long way since starting in 2018, with recently delivering a contract to NHS trust in Wythenshawe, Manchester to deliver carbon reduction with heat pump, battery storage and smart controls; also, recently providing our services to Europe's largest battery project (250 MWh). We help business customers achieve net zero carbon emissions, supported over 200 businesses in the UK including breweries, offices, manufacturing, retail, and hospitality sites.

We do this by consulting with our customers helping them understand and measure their carbon emission, then set Net Zero targets. By providing our smart carbon reduction dashboard we are able to monitor and provide insights to achieve Net Zero. Our AI-driven energy trading and optimisation platform achieves huge cost savings for customers by maximising the use of local generation, utilising battery storage and demand flexibility.

This intelligence is powered at the edge by the Smart Qube Hub, our dedicated hardware gateway that enables real-time analytics and precise control of distributed assets.

We’re a team but also a family. We dream big, iterate fast, and build real stuff. We are looking for a creatively driven and delivery focused Flex Purchasing Sales Consultant who loves exciting challenges to join in our journey.

As a Flex Purchasing Sales Consultant, your primary responsibility will be to monitor and action the trading operations of gas and power markets for our client baskets. You will be responsible for monitoring market trends, developing trading strategies, executing trades, and providing insightful market reports to support decision-making processes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, review and implement trading strategies with clients to optimise energy procurement, minimise market risks, and achieve the best possible pricing outcomes for our clients within their chosen risk profile.
• Work with the sales team to suggest trading strategies to prospective clients.
• Collaborate with clients and Q Energy management team to establish risk management policies.
• Execute trades in gas and power markets, considering market conditions, client requirements, and risk management guidelines.
• Monitor trade execution to ensure timely and accurate settlements, resolve any trade-related issues, and maintain trade records on the Q Energy platform.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with energy suppliers trading desks.
• Stay updated with supplier offerings, negotiate favourable trading terms on flex contracts.
• Collaborate with the Sales and Account Management teams to understand client energy requirements and develop tailored energy procurement strategies.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to clients regarding market dynamics, pricing trends, and risk management strategies.
  
  Conduct daily research and analysis of gas and power markets, including supply and demand fundamentals, pricing trends, regulatory developments, and geopolitical factors.
• Prepare accurate and concise daily market reports, summarising key market movements, identifying potential risks and opportunities, and providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Be proactive in suggestions and…