Market Development Associate

Full-time / Remote / and EST, CST, MST preferred, PST candidates considered. About Us Leap is on a mission to decarbonize the world’s electric grids. We do this by building and scaling virtual power plants (VPPs), which call on everyday energy technologies — like battery storage, electric vehicle chargers, and smart thermostats — to support the grid when electricity demand is high. Leap partners with energy technology providers to connect these devices to grid flexibility programs, where they can get paid for reducing or shifting usage to help balance the grid. Our software platform facilitates fast, automated access to energy markets across the U.S., making it easy for our partners to unlock new revenue, make their energy-saving products more affordable for their customers, and provide crucial support for electric grids. Together, we’re making it possible for every home and business to play a meaningful role in building a cleaner, more affordable, and more reliable energy system. Leap is a privately-held tech company with funding from top venture capital firms and experienced energy entrepreneurs. We are a remote, distributed workplace with teammates based in Europe and North America. Overview Experience working in remote or hybrid environments across time zones, demonstrating the ability to thrive in distributed teams through asynchronous communication, strong time management, independent work, and sustained productivity and engagement. We’re seeking an individual with expertise in wholesale electricity markets and demand response. This role will help Leap evaluate future markets and programs to enter. Key Responsibilities Identifying, assessing, and prioritizing the most promising new market and product opportunities for Leap’s virtual power plant (VPP) technology platform. Cultivating relationships and expansion opportunities with Utilities, Retailers, and other buyers of energy, capacity, and ancillary services in North American markets. Working across internal teams, as well as with clients and partners, to achieve market entry success. Tracking market trends to identify future opportunities and expand Leap’s presence in both existing and new markets. Organizing market and product information to provide input to our Product, Engineering, and Operational teams to develop our platform.