Commercial & Industrial Account Manager, Market Specialist – Western Division

Alabama Power Company – Division Sales Western Division This position is flexible to be located in either the APC Demopolis Business Office (Demopolis, AL) or the APC Tuscaloosa Business Office (Tuscaloosa, AL) Position Summary This position will manage large specialized Commercial and Industrial customers within the Alabama Power Company’s Western Division and is responsible for developing strategic customer relationships, achieving sales goals, and maintaining strong customer satisfaction. This position will develop an in-depth knowledge of the customers’ business, operations, and facilities. This position will be the main point of contact for all Alabama Power Company managed customer interactions. These include kWh and non-kWh sales, electrical service, rates/pricing, contract negotiations, and overall customer service. This position will also partner with other Alabama Power Company organizations to ensure success; therefore, excellent interpersonal skills are required. This position will support the following counties within the Western Division: Marengo, Hale, Pickens, Sumter, and Greene. It will require daily travel within these counties, with minimal overnight travel. This position will occasionally require availability after hours. Major Responsibilities Manage assigned Commercial & Industrial customers. This includes but is not limited to the following: sales, customer service, rates, pricing, and power contractsEffectively communicate customer information, events, and issues to ensuretimely resolutions.Responsible for the retention and growth of revenues from assigned managed customer accountsDevelop and implement effective customer sales, service, energy efficiency and satisfaction strategiesContinuously assess the condition of the relationship with each customer and develop ongoing strategies for maintaining and improving relationshipsAssure that all sales potential is fully identified and effectively pursuedEffectively work with team members to provide support, as needed, and share best practices and experiencesEffectively communicate customers' scheduled events that involve distribution, substation, and transmissionLeverage relationships with Power Delivery, Accounting, Energy Services as well as other Corporate Marketing partners to better serve the customer and resolve issuesAvailable beyond standard work hours to assist with customer-related activity Candidates with the following preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply! Education POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Abachelor's degree in business,engineering, or a marketing-related field is highly preferred Experience Commercial/Industrial account management and/or Power Delivery - minimum 3 years of experience preferredDemonstrated experience working with commercial and/or industrial customers to facilitate electric service requests, create load sheets, and develop sales proposals targeting end use and product & service opportunitiesExperience and knowledge in the appropriate application of rates/pricing, bill calculation, rate studies, and contractsA proven record of achieving or supporting sales results and delivering excellent customer serviceExperience using internal tools (IDMS-SAM, iClear, iRate, RateSIM, CSS, CIT, Energy Direct, Sales Cloud, etc.)Excellent project management skills using MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Demonstrated technical aptitude for commercial and Industrial electrical and mechanical systemsSales focused on the ability to independently identify, communicate, manage, and complete a wide range of sales opportunitiesOrganized self-starter who understands expectations and proactively strives to achieve expectations without routine oversiteExceptional oral and written communication skills. Effective sales presentation skills.Strategic and analytical thinkerAccomplished interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with people at all levels in all organizationsPossess knowledge of Alabama Power Company’s markets, customers, competitors, regulatory environment, operating procedures, etc..A strong student of the business with a comprehensive understanding of how we operate and serve customers Benefits Competitive PayExcellent benefits package which includes:Medical and dental coverageDefined benefit/cash balance pension planPerformance-sharing plan401(k) plan with a generous company matchBonus opportunitiesTuition reimbursementPlease submit an updated resume with your application_ Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama. For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower). Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com . Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process. Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. Job Identification: 21174 Job Category: Sales & Marketing Job Schedule: Full time Company: Alabama Power