Key Account Manager REP361

Xcel Energy Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for.

Position Summary

Total account management responsibilities for the largest retail energy customers. Act as Xcel Energy's sales leader in determining customer needs and risks by utilizing a high degree of initiative, judgment, business analysis, sales and problem-solving skills. Develop customized solutions that grow the large industrial market for future profitability. Position will be based out of La Crosse, WI. Even though this position is based out of La Crosse and will be working with customers in that area, there is not a requirement to live in the immediate area. However, it is expected that the necessary time is spent in the area to manage customer and local internal relationships.

Essential Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of business with assigned customers by being a full-service energy agent. In addition to innovative customer solutions, responsible for interpreting company policies; anticipating and responding to customer inquiries and complaints; and explaining / resolving complicated electric and gas rates and billings, etc.

Analyze, develop and manage account plans to become energy agent for key account customers. Identify and integrate new technologies and dynamic changes in the marketplace into the account plan for designated customers to retain and increase sales of Xcel Energy products and services (projects up to $50 million).

Lead negotiations in the sale of large custom products and energy services contracts. Perform and direct in-depth financial analysis of potential custom solution opportunities with customers. Responsible for capturing and recording customer needs by creating appropriate sales plan and utilizing sales tracking system.

Develop and implement proactive sales strategies utilizing expertise in marketing and sales theory.

Direct and orchestrate ongoing communications and decision-making discussions with Xcel Energy executive management and customers regarding accounts. Develop and maintain key relationships with customer's executive and middle management.

Prepare kwh and decatherm sales and revenue forecast for assigned accounts in support of annual forecasts and budget. Anticipate major customer project needs and input into budget accordingly.

Apply sales experience and technical expertise of existing and evolving energy technologies, products and services (i.e. DSM, Gas Transportation, Electric Load Management, Power Quality, Distributed Generation, Co-generation, etc.) to negotiate and close favorable energy sales contracts.

Conduct or direct key account energy analyses and periodic rate studies.

Minimum Requirements

Requires BA / BS Degree with technical or business-related emphasis or combination of education and sales / marketing work experience providing equivalent knowledge.

Minimum of 5 years' experience in sales / marketing and or utility engineering experience required.

1-2 years' experience handling large high-profile accounts with proven results preferred.

Computer systems background to secure, create and present information required.

Preferred Requirements

Experience developing and managing relationships.

Previous knowledge of the utility industry

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is : $82,800.00 to $117,600.00 per year. This position is eligible for the following benefits : Annual Incentive Program, Medical / Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave.

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Deadline to Apply : 10 / 13 / 25.