Also called: Energy Procurement Advisor
Helps businesses shop for cheaper electricity and gas contracts.
You review a restaurant chain's energy bills, get quotes from five suppliers, and help them lock in a better rate. Pay is often commission.
Commission-based; income varies widely.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; sales experience; some states require a broker license.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Business, Marketing.
Growing about average. Exists only in states with competitive energy markets.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Online energy marketplaces and AI comparison tools reduce the need for brokers to shop contracts.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to energy brokerages for sales rep or broker trainee jobs; some states license brokers
Classes: Business CTE class, Economics, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 41-3091.
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