Key Account Manager
Job Summary
Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Expected Hiring Range: $111100.00to $130700.00 Annually
Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes
Workplace Flexibility:Yes
Posting End Date: Open until filled
As the provinces largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience we proudly deliver renewable energy natural gas electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.
Were actively seeking new talent to join our mission of delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. As one of BCs Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2800 employees we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect belong and grow. Join us and together lets shape a brighter future for B.C.
Position Overview
Youre a relationship builder by nature which people enjoy working with and trust. You believe that customers are the core to achieving business objectives and treat every customer with respect honesty and integrity to ensure their needs are your priority.
As our Key Account Manager youll put your skills to work to grow and retain our customers by promoting the importance of our sustainable energy products and solutions and the benefits of reducing emissions. Youll use your influence to align our business objectives with the existing and ever-changing policy environment landscape.
In this role you will:
- Develop and implement our business strategy to retain and grow your portfolio.
- Communicate our renewables and energy plan which includes energy efficiency and renewable programs and technological innovation to key customers and how it meets their needs.
- Manage the entire sales cycle for our energy suite of products and services including negotiating agreements and sales contracts.
- Execute our business strategy for our key customers.
- Solicit customer feedback to improve our offerings related to technology renewables and energy efficiency programs.
- Maintain effective relationships with customers and key internal and external stakeholders and innovate upon internal business processes.
What it takes:
- A bachelors degree in marketing business or an equivalent degree from a recognized program plus a minimum of 4 years related professional sales and marketing experience in the energy industry.
- An excellent collaborator with a strong ability to build long-term sales relationships.
- An effective communicator with exceptional negotiation skills and talent for turning challenging conversations into positive interactions.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- An innovative individual who is passionate about educating and delivering energy solutions to customers to help achieve our business objectives.
- Valid drivers licence.
In this role you will have the option to participate in a flexible work program enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (equivalent to approximately two days a week) subject to business or operational needs.
Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities while being safe inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.
To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC please visit the Youre Applying. What now page for additional information.
FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.
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About Company
FortisBC delivers renewable energy, natural gas and electricity to 135 BC communities and 58 First Nations communities across 150 Traditional Territories.