Strategic Key Account Manager - C&I Energy

Alliant Energy Corporation; Ames, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Alliant Energy in Ames seeks a Key Account Manager II to serve large commercial and industrial customers, universities, and municipalities, coordinating contracts and energy solutions.

You will build credibility with stakeholders, analyze energy pricing and tariffs, and drive customer growth while supporting safety and community goals.

This role requires travel, a bachelor’s degree, and at least three years of relevant experience; the company offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, engineering, economics, or related area.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Experience in the utility industry and with commercial and/or industrial customer support or sales preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the relationship with community and commercial and industrial (C&I) customers and develops energy efficiency opportunities 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 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.

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

Alliant Energy in Ames seeks a Key Account Manager II to serve large commercial and industrial customers, universities, and municipalities, coordinating contracts and energy solutions.

You will build credibility with stakeholders, analyze energy pricing and tariffs, and drive customer growth while supporting safety and community goals.

This role requires travel, a bachelor’s degree, and at least three years of relevant experience; the company offers competitive pay and benefits.