Account Specialist

CF Industries Inc; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 52,900 - 65,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive program

Dental and vision benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid time off programs

Job summary

CF Industries Inc is seeking an Account Specialist based in Northbrook, Illinois. This role involves managing contracts, ensuring customer satisfaction, and collaborating across teams. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, a Bachelor’s degree, and familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Office.

The position offers a competitive salary between $52,900 - $65,700, plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical plans, 401(k), and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• Well-developed communication skills for internal and external relations.
• Good organization, administrative, and task management skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete all required duties like contract maintenance and order creation.
• Maintain consistent communication with internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Logistics teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Problem resolution skills

Administrative skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Function

Job Summary

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Complete all required duties: contract maintenance, order creation, delivery schedules, balance adjustments, and any other tasks as needed
• Maintain thorough and consistent communication with internal and external customers to ensure all needs are met, ranging from timely shipment to day-to-day inquiries
• Use internal systems/databases to create orders, issue credits/debits, inventory adjustments, assemble proper backup documentation, and review customer data as needed
• Assist with the approval process for disputes, customer concerns, fee adjustments, and contract related changes
• Be the main point of contact for any changes that occur with customer accounts
• Collaborate with the Sales, Supply Chain, Finance/Accounting, Logistics, and Marketing teams to meet or exceed customer expectations
• Be engaged and energetic to learn about all aspects of CF’s business including production capabilities, industry trends, and information about CF products and markets
• Opportunities to travel to meet with customers, visit production facilities, and storage terminals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Well-developed communication skills for internal and external relations
• Good organization, administrative, and task management skills
• Strong problem resolution and analytical skills. Must be able to exercise independent judgment within established guidelines
• Familiar with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to learn and navigate computer systems, SAP, and proprietary CF software
• Familiarity with fertilizer/chemical industry, supply chain, or logistics is a plus, but not required
• Ability to add to the CF culture in which everyone strives to succeed

Position Scope

A successful candidate in this position will have strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. They will be a key resource for the sales team in maintaining and completing all contracts and orders. Through system navigation, business processes, and teamwork, a successful account specialist will build relationships with customers and work to see all sales through to completion. Along the way, an account specialist will be solving the issues that come up in complex transactions. The job changes daily and allows one to be constantly engaged, learning, and developing. The position allows for numerous learning opportunities, special projects, and potential growth within the company. Travel is not mandatory but occasionally encouraged in order to build a better understanding of the business and the industry. After-hours support is required on a rotating basis through the team.

Compensation

Estimated base pay for the position is typically between: $52,900 - $65,700. The actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job-related knowledge, and scope of the role, and could be outside of the posted pay range.

Benefits

In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full‑time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match, dental and vision benefits, a well‑being incentive program, 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution, life and disability insurance, paid time off programs and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work‑life balance.

General Statement

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by person(s) assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of the responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Contact Information

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at [e-mail].