Ke Accounts Specialist

Position Summary

The Key Accounts Specialist plays a vital role in supporting Blue Grass Energy's mission by managing relationships with key commercial and industrial accounts. This position is responsible for promoting loyalty and encouraging new business expansion within the cooperative's territory.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains Blue Grass Energy's Key Accounts Program.
• Serves as the liaison and contact for the Cooperative's commercial and industrial members and the single point of contact within the company to optimize the member relationship.
• Performs rate and usage analysis for members of the Key Accounts program.
• Facilitates execution of contracts and agreements with commercial/industrial members.
• Maintains regular contact with Key Accounts and visits Key Account facilities.
• Investigates and resolves matters of significance on behalf of management.
• Reviews large power pre-bills and bills before they are sent to members.
• Aid in the establishment of all new Key Accounts attraction and expansion.
• Develop menu of special programs/services and communicate same to members of Key Accounts.
• Manage the commercial incentive marketing programs in conjunction with East Kentucky.
• Process all paperwork with members and East Kentucky.
• Aid in economic development and community relations efforts as needed.
• Represents Blue Grass Energy at various events.
• Participate in the planning and development of the strategic plan, annual department work plan and budget for the appropriate areas of concern.
• Monitor expenditures relating to key accounts, public relations, economic development, government relations, and other programs under the responsibility and authority of the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, public relations, communications, engineering or related field required.
• NRECA Key Account certification must be completed within four years.
• Experience in electric utility industry preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Good math aptitude.
• Fundamental knowledge of utility operations and energy management issues.
• Ability to foster positive relationships between the Cooperative and Commercial and Industrial members.

Benefits

Blue Grass Energy offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical exam, drug test, and background screens. Equal Opportunity Employer.