Key Accounts Manager (Lancaster)

South Central Power Company; Lancaster (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Workplace flexibility programs

Full wellness program

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k and defined pension plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

South Central Power Company, Ohio’s largest electric cooperative, seeks a Key Accounts Manager for its Lancaster office. The role involves leading the Key Accounts program, managing staff, and developing strategies for energy-intensive business growth. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in business, seven years of experience in energy services, and a strong understanding of electrical distribution. The position offers competitive compensation and workplace flexibility programs.

Qualifications

• A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in business, planning, or energy services.
• At least three years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Knowledge of electricity and electrical distribution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Key Accounts program.
• Serve as the point of contact for new business prospects.
• Maintain the economic development database.

Skills

Economic development

Energy services

Business planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) or Certified Key Account Executive (CKAE)

Job description

Job Type

Full time, eligible for hybrid remote work

Key Accounts Manager

South Central Power Company, Ohio’s largest electric cooperative, is seeking an individual to fill the position of Key Accounts Manager at our Lancaster office.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and implementing the company’s targeted Key Account program goals. The program assures coordination and implementation of products and services that help key accounts succeed. The program involves all aspects of key account development from initial contact during the business attraction stage and large load inquiry efforts through service construction, account start-up, and ongoing account management. This position will proactively develop and coordinate efforts in locating and promoting energy intensive business growth.

Essential Functions

• Lead and manage the Key Accounts program, including staff oversight and performance evaluation.
• Assist in the development and categorization of key accounts.
• Special project requests.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for new business prospects and coordinate the company response for specific site selection inquiries.
• Maintain the economic development database that tracks project activities and monthly reporting activities.
• Assist with the implementation of annual and long-term business strategic plans for the department.
• Create, promote and maintain safety in every activity, holding yourself and team members accountable for safe behavior.

The Key Accounts Manager will directly oversee the activities of the Key Account Representative(s) and report to the VP of Member Services.

Job Related Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required. Experience in economic development, energy services, key accounts, or a related field within an electric utility or similar organization may be substituted for a degree. Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) and/or Certified Key Account Executive (CKAE) is highly desired.
• A minimum of seven years of progressive experience working in business, planning, energy services, engineering or key accounts at an electric utility or related organization is required including at least three years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Knowledge of electricity and electrical distribution and transmission circuits. A general understanding of energy-related electro-technologies is required.

Benefits Information

• Competitive compensation
• Workplace flexibility programs
• Full wellness program including onsite fitness facilities and wellness reimbursement
• Paid time off – helping you rest and recharge
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• A 401k plan and defined pension plan helping you achieve those retirement goals
• Life insurance programs for employee, spouse and children
• Disability insurance for peace of mind
• Education assistance
• Employee assistance program – there when you need it most

We do not offer visa sponsorship or accept candidates on work visas at this time.

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.

South Central Power is a drug free workplace.