Energy Marketing Manager - South Central FS, Inc. - Effingham, IL

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

About the role

Under the direction of the CEO, the Energy Marketing Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of the Energy, Propane and Service Marketing Plan, the profitability of the departments, and the supervision of the assigned Energy & Propane team employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, leads, and develops the Energy/Propane Management and Sales Team.
• Develops and implements Energy/Propane Marketing Plans including marketing communications, strategic plans, and target budgets.
• Responsible for the profitability of the Energy/Propane Department through target marketing, competitive analysis, pricing strategies, continual management and evaluation of people and structure, managing fixed assets and inventories.
• Provides leadership to the Energy/Propane Sales Team by setting performance expectations, managing sales activities, calling on key customers, and serving as a communication and public relations link to the company.
• Oversees and assists the credit manager regarding the credit worthiness of customers and the accounts receivable administration.
• Implements a risk management plan with Energy/Propane products.
• Develops beneficial relationships with required vendors for Energy/Propane products.
• Attends required meetings as requested.
• Successfully adheres to safety rules and company policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Understanding and experience in marketing strategy, marketing program execution, price strategy, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience including hiring, coaching, counseling, performance evaluations, training, and development, and the ability to get work done through others.
• Proven team-building skills and the ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Proven professional communication, customer service, persuasion, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated organization and planning skills and the ability to develop marketing plans, performance expectations, budgets, etc.
• Ability to use the computer to enhance business processes.
• Demonstrated core skills including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision-making, and skill development.

Requirements

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and have the ability to travel independently and overnight as needed.
• Ability to work hours beyond those considered normal.

Pay

Salary range: $90,000–$130,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

Benefits

• Fully funded pension.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Supplemental plans: accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.