Market Development Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• **About Us**

• Leap is dedicated to decarbonizing the world's electric grids by constructing and expanding virtual power plants (VPPs). These VPPs utilize common energy technologies—such as battery storage, electric vehicle chargers, and smart thermostats—to assist the grid during periods of high electricity demand.

• Leap collaborates with energy technology providers to link these devices to grid flexibility programs, allowing them to earn compensation for reducing or shifting their usage to help stabilize the grid. Our software platform enables quick, automated access to energy markets throughout the U.S., simplifying the process for our partners to generate new revenue, make their energy-saving products more affordable for customers, and deliver essential support for electric grids.

• Together, we are enabling every home and business to contribute significantly to the development of a cleaner, more affordable, and dependable energy system.

• Leap is a privately-owned technology firm backed by leading venture capital firms and seasoned energy entrepreneurs. We operate as a remote, distributed workplace with team members located in Europe and North America.

• **Overview**

• We are looking for a professional with knowledge in wholesale electricity markets, demand response, and cross-functional project management. This position will assist Leap in assessing potential markets and programs for entry, and subsequently coordinate and lead the cross-functional launch process for the selected markets/programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in wholesale electricity markets, policy, utility demand response programs, and/or new market entry, or working with Distributed Energy Resources.

• Ability to investigate and synthesize complex policies and market regulations, and effectively convey key concepts to various stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented with the capability to manage multiple tasks and/or projects efficiently.

• Experience with electricity markets in North America, Japan, the UK, and/or Europe.

• Proven track record in managing cross-functional projects with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Opportunity-focused and enjoys collaborating across the organization to reach consensus and successfully launch new markets, while also being fully capable of independent work.

• Experience in remote or hybrid work settings across different time zones, showcasing the ability to excel in distributed teams through asynchronous communication, strong time management, independent work, and sustained productivity and engagement.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% Remote Environment

• Medical + Dental + Vision Coverage

• Life, AD&D, and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Parental Leave

• Flexible PTO, Company Holidays, & End-of-Year Employee Appreciation Week