Account Manager IIThis role is responsible for the marketing of non-regulated natural gas & energy products and services to large industrial, commercial and institutional customers throughout the southeast. This includes prospecting, acquisition, and retention of potential clients in a specific region. The Account Manager II will utilize sales and marketing techniques, industry knowledge and company guidelines to achieve Company sales objectives and competitive positioning.
Primary Responsibilities: - Identifies and develops through prospecting, lead generation and data mining, key customer segments in an assigned territory.
- Effectively manages sales generation by utilizing Company marketing materials, external and internal educational sources, local resources and relationships.
- Builds confidence, generates excitement and maintains interest by using listening and negotiations skills when confronted with objections, skepticism, conflicts, etc. and counters with specific alternatives.
- Develops relationships with an emphasis on client education and serves as a trusted advisor to existing clients with the objective of a long term mutually rewarding relationship.
Other Responsibilities: - Ensures fair and consistent treatment by effectively solving problems when they occur to the extent empowered to do so.
- Troubleshoot and act upon problem areas/issues in book of business; escalating to the extent necessary with emphasis on client retention and satisfaction.
- Sets realistic sales targets, measures performance and suggests alternatives for improvement.
- Provides consistency in superior client satisfaction by effectively providing direction and communication to support personnel through education, guidance and coaching.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills: - Ability to interpret, analyze and evaluate information relative to selling techniques.
- Self-motivated with a persuasive, enthusiastic and client-centric focus.
- Outstanding negotiation and closing skills with a focus on education.
Desired Skills:- Ability to effectively communicate complex information and adapting it to the end user.
- Superior communication skills for high interaction with a variety of people external and internal to the organization.
- Natural gas and energy business knowledge and experience.
- Decisiveness, good judgment, analytical/math aptitude and problem-solving skills to act with authority and take risks in an environment with little direction from others. Proficiency in Excel or related application required.
Minimum Education and Experience:- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business or related field.
- 3+ years of related outside sales/client relationship experience.
Salary Range$77,120.00 - $123,390.00
*This range reflects base pay only. Incentive earnings, like commissions or bonuses, are not included.
This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan based on company performance.
Our Offer to You:- Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and employer health savings account contributions
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- Tuition reimbursement, employee wellness programs, and other perks and discounts
- Paid leave policies
- And more, such as paid time off, flexible spending, employer paid life and disability, employee assistance program, and domestic partner benefits
Equal Opportunity Employment: It is the policy of SCANA/IGS Energy to ensure equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable federal and state regulations and guidelines. Employment discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, and veteran status or other legally protected class under applicable law is prohibited.