About us Hello!
We are Samara, the best-rated Solar startup that goes beyond self-consumption.
We are here to accelerate the energy transition of households towards a more efficient, smarter and more sustainable model.We are a high-growth startup that, above all, prioritizes people and the planet.
We have the support of investors such as Seaya Ventures, Pelion Green Future, Green Generation Fund and Move Energy and our team is constantly growing.
We are looking for an Energy Lead to join our team to help us launch and scale one of our most exciting new bets: creating an energy supplier in order to become the one-stop-shop for green energy for all Samara customers.In line with our values, at Samara we firmly believe that the climate crisis is the main challenge that our generation is facing.
Household energy consumption, in particular, is one of the main sources of carbon emissions in developed countries.
We are optimistic by nature and think it is possible to do things differently: we want to electrify homes and transform the energy model to make it greener, smarter and more efficient.We have a lot of work ahead of us and we are looking for amazing humans to join our team of Samarians, are you in?What are you going to do?
We want to bring an entrepreneurial and driven individual to the team who is able to build from scratch and run an exciting energy supply offering that helps make energy cheaper and greener for Samara customers.The main parts of the mission that we foresee for this role are: Obtain the regulatory approvals required in order to be able to supply electricity to Samara customers Set up the software required in order to conduct key energy operations, like switching or billing.
Lead internally and in combination with external parties the demand forecasting and energy wholesale operations processes Own the regulatory reporting requirements with the different regulators, including tax obligations Manage initially all customer processes that happen when someone switches their energy to Samara and their billing and be able to offer any customer support to the initial customers and playbook every process Build and maintain a pricing model and strategy in order to accelerate adoption of flexibility hardware solutions by Samara customers Act as a leader beyond the Energy team, contributing to the evolution of our general product offering Build a strong culture within Samara as a respected leader We're a very early stage company where "everyone does everything", so be ready to take on any mission and get involved in the running of the business.
For example, everyone in the company takes some customer calls!
What do you need Entrepreneurial spirit: you are driven, autonomous and capable of building and developing new business opportunities You're highly reliable: running an energy supply business requires being on top of many details at the same time and being extremely organized and accurate Strategic thinking: you understand that we want to build a different kind of energy offering, created by and for new-generation customers.
You're creative in building a strong value proposition that increases the adoption of hardware solutions and makes energy a little cheaper and greener every day Leadership: you can lead and inspire both a direct and indirect team in the future, contributing to the overall culture and strategic direction of Samara Flexibility: you thrive in a fast-paced startup environment where roles are fluid, and everyone pitches in Problem-solving: you are resourceful and can tackle challenges independently.
You use data to validate your hypotheses and can present findings in a clear and concise way Experience: you have demonstrated 3-5 years of experience in high agency roles including banking, consulting, energy or entrepreneurial roles within high growth companies.
You have taken clear ownership in your previous roles in multi-faceted topics across departments.
Energy experience is a plus but not a must.
We think brilliant individuals can learn quickly and bring a fresh perspective into the industry Language: Fluency in English and Spanish is a must What we offer Competitive salary Equity stake in Samara (through Phantom Shares) All the tools and material you need Office in the center of Madrid (Coworking in Aticco Madrid-María de Molina, 39) Activities and events with the whole team Join a fast growing startup with big aspirations Join an inclusive and diverse team We are a group of people passionate about technology and its potential to create a better energy system.
We chose this industry because we are driven by working on issues that have a defining impact on the way we live and we know we can have a positive impact.
We want you to know that you have a place at Samara, wherever you come from and whoever you are.
Having a diverse team that reflects our customers and helps us put ourselves in their shoes will help us get more and more people to switch to self-consumption.
We know that sometimes people don't apply for a job because they haven't yet developed all the skills listed in the job requirements.
But every job - and every person who works at Samara - is much more than what we can describe in an offer.
So if you're interested in working with us and think you might fit in, we invite you to apply.Our values Here is a concentrated version of our values, so you can better understand what we value at Samara and what guides us in our decision-making: People, climate, numbers: we are here to change the world, making it better for people and contributing to the fight against the climate crisis.
We prioritize the decisions we make in this order.
People, not titles: we care about people and ideas, not titles.
We strongly believe in building the best team and that everyone has an exciting mission to work on.
Think big: we want to build a team of highly motivated people who act like owners who care about the company as if it were their own because it is!
The whole team has a share of Samara's capital.
We trust each other: entrepreneurship requires trust and trust requires communication.
We are transparent, we share good news and bad news, and everyone is treated as an adult.
Fun and positive: we work hard but we like to work with a smile on our face and have fun doing what we do.
We are positive when faced with adversity and think coldly about how to solve problems.
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