Sales Trainee Program
Company: Constellation Energy
Location: Topeka
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Who We Are As the nation's largest producer of clean,
carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose:
accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been
the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and
we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow,
thrive, and contribute. Our culture and employee experience make it
clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're
creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people
are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can
build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and
make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges,
we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join
us to lead the clean energy future. Total Rewards Constellation
offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees
thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive
compensation and benefits that support both employees and their
families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to
highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with
company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive
medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness
program paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days and
much more. Expected salary range of $57,600 to $64,000, varies
based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that
includes bonus and 401(k). Location This position offers the
flexibility to work from home but requires the individual to live
in Kansas. Our ideal candidate will live in the Topeka or Kansas
City areas. During the 2-year training program, occasional travel
will be required to participate in in-person meetings and moments
that matter . Following completion of the 2-year rotation program
and once assigned a full-time BDM role, frequent travel within the
local territory will be required. Primary Purpose of Position The
Emerging Business Development Manager (BDM) - Sales Trainee Program
is a rotational trainee program designed to develop early-career
professionals into high-performing sales professionals within
Constellation's Commercial & Industrial Gas business. During this
2-year rotational program, participants will gain hands-on
experience in sales processes, customer energy strategy
development, CRM systems, and product and service training. The
program emphasizes foundational skills in sales, system
utilization, and operational excellence, preparing trainees to
drive growth and deliver value to Constellation's customers while
supporting Constellation's mission to lead the clean energy future.
The training program will include two, 1-year rotational
assignments within our Volume Management and Sales Support teams.
During rotational assignment trainees will also receive sales and
market training. Upon successful completion of the rotational
assignments and sales training, trainees will be assigned to a
full-time Business Development Manager role. Rotational Training
Assignments: Volume Management Rotation: Participants will rotate
through one or two specialized Analyst I roles within the Volume
Management team: Usage & Forecasting: Learn to manage customer
usage data, forecast demand, and resolve meter issues. Gain
exposure to analytics, reporting, and customer engagement. Volume
Reconciliation: Focus on volumetric accounting close, invoice
approvals, and internal costing calculations. Emphasizes precision,
compliance, and coordination. Balancing: Engage in physical gas
balancing, LDC scheduling, and tariff compliance. Interact with
external counterparts and optimize storage and mitigate risk.
Business Development Specialist Rotation: Participants will rotate
through a BDS I role within the Sales Support team developing an
understanding of the pre-deal sales cycle and CRM data integrity:
Sales Support & CRM Management: Assist in creating opportunities,
offers, and pricing scenarios. Maintain customer data accuracy and
account hierarchies. Learn to manage customer and account data
within CRM systems, ensuring accuracy and hierarchy maintenance.
Create and maintain opportunities, offers, and pricing scenarios to
support transactions. Cross-Functional Liaison: Act as a bridge
between sales, pricing, legal, and other functional teams. Respond
to RFPs, coordinate contract execution, and support process
improvement initiatives. Sales and Market Training during the
rotational assignments : Emerging BDMs will also receive natural
gas industry, sales and market specific training. Industry training
will include training such as a natural gas 101 and Constellation
natural gas order to cash program. Sales and market training will
include training in sales techniques, Constellation's products and
services and market specific knowledge required to serve as an
Emerging BDM. Primary Duties and Accountabilities Travel required
as necessary to meet business needs Serve as a junior sales
professional responsible for prospecting, developing customer
relationships, and acquiring new business for Constellation's
natural gas portfolio. Cultivate relationships with prospective
Constellation commercial and industrial customers. Understand
customers business objectives, price risk tolerances and work with
internal resources to develop energy hedging strategies that match
the customer's needs. Support sales transactions across natural gas
and alternative energy products, including demand response, solar,
and energy efficiency. Attend trainings, team meetings, and
all-hands sessions to strengthen product knowledge and build
internal networks. Champion Constellation's core values, promote
diversity and inclusion, and support peer development. Minimum
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, or 2 years of
equivalent experience in lieu of the degree Organization and
communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Preferred
Qualifications GPA: 3.5 or higher Previous internship experience,
preferred Internship experience in a sales or sales support role or
within the energy or natural gas industry, highly preferred
Intermediate Excel proficiency, such as use of pivot tables &
v-lookups, a plus Demonstrated ability to understand technical
concepts and communicate or present them to non-technical
audiences, a big plus Energetic and self-motivated with a strong
sense of initiative A passion for clean energy!
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