Customer Relations Account Specialist (Buffalo,NY)Buffalo, NY)

NRG Energy; New York (NY); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Customer Relations Specialist to nurture client relationships and enhance customer satisfaction. This exciting role involves managing day-to-day operations, collaborating with sales teams, and identifying growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrating excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a forward-thinking company committed to employee development and a collaborative work culture where your contributions truly matter!

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a Customer Relations Role or 1+ years with a Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer relationships and ensure satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Sales for onboarding new customers.

Skills

Professional written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Client focused

Organized and detail-oriented

Effective Time Management Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Associates Degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

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!

This position is a post sales role, focusing on nurturing customer relationships, providing outstanding customer service, retaining existing business and growing customer portfolios.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operate as the point of contact for assigned customers, managing day to day business and ensuring customer satisfaction
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with customers
• Collaborate with Sales for onboarding new customers
• Manage renewals and registration of existing customers
• Identify opportunities to grow business and cross sell products/services
• Coordinate with other NRG business partners for timely delivery of client requested products and services, working together to satisfy customer expectations and provide consistent service
• Service multiple markets and customers concurrently while meeting required deadlines.
• Deliver/Discuss customer performance reports and payments
• Maintain up to date customer and account information in CRM
• Have a positive and proactive approach to effectively communicate, answer questions and deliver problem resolution with win/win outcomes
• Follow established business workflow processes
• Achieve Corporate and Department Scorecard goals and initiatives

Working Conditions:

• Remote
• Some overtime required as special projects arise.
• Travel Occasional

Minimum Requirements:

• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate information clearly
• Ability to handle questions and disputes in a professional manner
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and/or assignments simultaneously
• Client focused
• Collaborative and Consultative
• Organized, task oriented and strong attention to detail
• Effective Time Management Skills
• Able to effectively operate in a team environment
• Able to work without supervision at times while carrying out duties
• Proficient in MS Office; advance Excel skills preferred

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED and 4+ years of experience in a Customer Relations Role-Required OR Bachelor's Degree and 1+ years of experience
• Associates degree -Preferred but not Required

Physical Requirements:

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

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.

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