Pricing and Product Strategy Associate

Direct Energy Business; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy in Houston is seeking an Associate to support the Texas Pricing and Product Strategy team. You will assist with acquisition pricing campaigns, develop segmentation strategies, and analyze data to inform pricing decisions across Texas markets.

Work with cross-functional teams, build dashboards in Power BI and Tableau, and translate insights into actionable offers. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in market planning, with a bias for analytics and fast-paced execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related degree.
• 2+ years of experience in market planning in the consumer services industry or energy/electricity sector experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop prospect segmentation and targeting strategies to support acquisition pricing campaigns.
• Assist in the development and execution of acquisition pricing, products, and customer offers.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret key performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support the development and maintenance of reporting dashboards that provide actionable business insights.
• Analyze large, complex data sets to inform pricing decisions and business recommendations.
• Query data and join tables using Microsoft Excel, Access, and related analytical tools.
• Communicate key performance indicators and business results to management and stakeholders through clear, concise presentations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and help lead efforts to implement effective solutions.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, lean environment with changing priorities.
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously while adapting quickly to new information, challenges, and business needs.

Skills

Advanced MS Office

Power BI

Tableau

AI-enabled tools

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance or related

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

Date: Aug 20, 2026

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77010

Company: NRG

As an NRG employee, we encourage you to take charge of your career and development journey. We invite you to explore exciting opportunities across our businesses. You'll find that our dynamic work environment provides variety and challenge. Your growth is key to our ongoing success - take the lead in shaping your career development, goals and future!

Summary

Associate will support and carry out a diverse range of assignments, projects, and activities to drive the performance of the Texas Pricing and Product Strategy team, which markets and sells electricity to customers throughout Texas. Responsibilities include supporting acquisition campaigns, completing special projects, and working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related degree
• 2+ years of experience in market planning in the consumer services industry or energy/electricity sector experience

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop prospect segmentation and targeting strategies to support acquisition pricing campaigns.
• Assist in the development and execution of acquisition pricing, products, and customer offers.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret key performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support the development and maintenance of reporting dashboards that provide actionable business insights.
• Analyze large, complex data sets to inform pricing decisions and business recommendations.
• Query data and join tables using Microsoft Excel, Access, and related analytical tools.
• Communicate key performance indicators and business results to management and stakeholders through clear, concise presentations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and help lead efforts to implement effective solutions.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, lean environment with changing priorities.
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously while adapting quickly to new information, challenges, and business needs.

Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong analytical and technical skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Power BI, Tableau, and AI-enabled tools.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accountability in meeting business needs.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized, with the ability to manage priorities effectively.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time while working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Communicates effectively with a wide range of audiences through clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, identify key stakeholders, set agendas, and follow up on action items and next steps.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.

Working Conditions

• Open office environment
• Houston, TX 4 days onsite. Fridays are remote
• Additional work hours required for urgent requests

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Official description on file with Talent.

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Nearest Major Market

Houston