Key Account Manager II

Alliant Energy; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Alliant Energy is seeking a Key Account Manager II in Ames, IA. You will manage major C&I accounts, negotiate contracts, and drive energy efficiency initiatives. You will build credibility with customers and coordinate with internal teams to deliver comprehensive energy solutions and growth opportunities.

Travel is required, and you will analyze options, prepare contracts, and maintain records to ensure high satisfaction and long-term partnerships. Join a company committed to safety and service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manages the relationship with community and commercial & industrial customers and develops energy efficiency opportunities.
• Performs research and analysis on billing, energy use, pricing options, contracts, and utility investments.
• Coordinates preparation and execution of utility contracts to meet customer needs.
• Maintains organized contacts and documents in the corporate records system for rapid responses.
• Engages with economic and community development personnel to pursue new load opportunities.
• Supports regulatory compliance and safety practices while delivering strong customer service.

Skills

Account Planning

Business Development

Business Negotiations

Contract Management

Customer Experience Management

Customer Needs

Project and Program Management

Solution Selling

Stakeholder Management

Value Proposition Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Economics, or related area

Job description

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say \"I am energy\", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.Are you passionate about building relationships and delivering exceptional customer experiences? Join Alliant Energy as a Key Account Manager II where, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to large commercial and industrial customers, fostering meaningful partnerships, driving customer success, and connecting businesses with energy solutions that support long-term growth and sustainability. This is an opportunity to combine relationship-building, strategic stakeholder management, and community engagement to make a lasting impact across the communities we serve.Job SummaryKey Account Manager II manages and coordinates all activities for accounts of customers with substantial energy usage, such as commercial and industrial (C&I) customers, universities, and local municipalities. This position negotiates, secures, or administers service contracts, tariffs, and agreements that meet customer needs to keep their businesses running smoothly and help them reach long-term sustainability goals. This role is responsible for successfully establishing, maintaining, and enhancing credibility and communication with C&I customers, account team members, field personnel, and key company functional areas to deliver exceptional customer service.What you will doManages the relationship with community and commercial and industrial (C&I) customers and develops energy efficiency opportunities and customer growth potential to improve customer satisfaction.Performs research and analysis to assist C&I customers on billing, energy use, pricing options, contract options, utility investments, and related projects.Coordinates the preparation, and timely and accurate execution of utility customer contracts as requested by the customer and ensures that the broad range of services are accessible to meet the customer’s needs.Maintains an organized library of contacts and related documents in the corporate records management system (ECRM) to facilitate rapid response requests.Works directly with economic and community development personnel To pursue new load opportunities including new business and expansion opportunities.Supports the maintenance of the interruptible database necessary to generate reports, maintain contact records, and initiate notifications of interruptions.Helps to ensure that regulatory requirements are met while maximizing customer satisfaction with the notification process.Learns, observes, and enforces safety rules and practices, encouraging safe work behaviors and promptly correcting conditions and unsafe behaviors.Understands the Industrial Parks in their territories.Engages in other duties as needed that support our Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.Education RequirementsBachelor's Degree Business administration, marketing, engineering, economics, or related area. PreferredRequired Experience3 years of related experiencePreferred ExperienceExperience in the utility industry and with commercial and/or industrial customer support or sales.Other RequirementsMust possess a valid driver’s license.Must be willing to travel.Travel can include occasional overnight stays.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesBasic knowledge of business economics and customer relations, supplemented with appropriate technical expertise to facilitate technical solutions preferred.Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.Demonstrated ability to interpret contract language and the understanding of applicable tariffs.Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).Demonstrated solid problem-solving skills and the ability to work with others to find solutions to customer requests preferred.Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.Key Skills• Account Planning • Business Development • Business Negotiations • Contract Management • Customer Experience Management • Customer Needs • Project and Program Management • Solution Selling • Stakeholder Management • Value Proposition DevelopmentOur people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.Pay Range:$85,000-$95,000This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.It's not just what we do; it's how we do it.Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be BoldAlliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.Visa sponsorship not supported.Disclaimer:The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email [e-mail].