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Key Account Manager Location: The Woodlands, TX Employment Type: Full-Time Position Summary The Key Account Manager is responsible for driving growth and profitability of company brands within ...

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How much do electric utility key account manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for electric utility key account manager in the United States is $65,816.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,000.00 and $78,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an electric utility key account manager do?

An Electric Utility Key Account Manager serves as the main point of contact between a utility company and its largest or most important commercial and industrial customers. They are responsible for managing relationships, addressing customer concerns, ensuring reliable service, and identifying opportunities for energy solutions such as efficiency programs or renewable options. Their role often includes negotiating contracts, communicating about outages or rate changes, and helping clients navigate complex utility regulations. By maintaining positive relationships, they help ensure customer satisfaction and retention.

How does an electric utility key account manager typically collaborate with internal teams to address client needs?

An Electric Utility Key Account Manager works closely with internal departments such as engineering, customer service, and billing to ensure client requirements are met efficiently. They often serve as a liaison, communicating customer feedback and resolving issues by coordinating resources and expertise from various teams. This collaborative approach helps to deliver tailored solutions, address service interruptions, and support clients' energy management goals. Building strong internal relationships is essential for providing a seamless experience to key accounts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an electric utility key account manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Electric Utility Key Account Manager, you need a strong background in business administration, energy services, and customer relationship management, often supported by a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with customer information systems (CIS), energy management tools, and CRM software like Salesforce is typically required. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities are crucial soft skills for building trust and resolving client issues. These skills ensure that key accounts receive exceptional service, leading to customer retention and the growth of utility revenue.

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Key Account Manager I

Ripon, WI โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

If you enjoy building relationships, being active in the community, and working directly with customers, this role offers a unique opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to commercial and industrial clients across the region. You'll spend approximately three days per week in the field meeting with customers, community leaders, and business partners, with minimal overnight travel.

This position comes with an established portfolio of key accounts, while providing the opportunity to grow relationships and support customers' operational and sustainability goals. It's an excellent role for someone looking to combine account management, business development, and community engagement while making a direct impact on the communities Alliant Energy serves.

Job Summary
Key Account Manager I supports and coordinates activities relating to accounts of commercial and industrial (C&I) customers such as office complexes, hotels, hospitals, production sites, and other commercial properties. This position assists in negotiating, securing, or administering service contracts, tariffs, and agreements that meet customer needs to keep their businesses running smoothly and help them reach long-term sustainability goals. This role is responsible for successfully establishing, maintaining, and enhancing credibility and communication with C&I customers, the communities Alliant Energy serves, account team members, field personnel, and key company functional areas to deliver exceptional customer service.

What you will do
  • Builds relationships with community and commercial and industrial (C&I) customers and supports energy efficiency opportunities and customer growth potential to improve customer satisfaction.
  • Seeks opportunities to create and maintain relationships with community leaders and get involved in the community.
  • Serves as a responsive single point of contact and advocate for customers and acts as a liaison between the customer and Alliant Energy.
  • Works closely with other departments, including billing, operations, marketing, pricing, finance, communications, claims processing, demand side management, and legal.
  • Coordinates the preparation, and timely and accurate execution of utility customer contracts as requested by the customer and ensures that the broad range of services are accessible to meet customer needs.
  • Responsible for data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of C&I customer information files.
  • Responsible for continuous contact with electric and gas systems operations to trigger notifications of interruptible customers.
  • Supports the maintenance of the interruptible database necessary to generate reports, maintain contact records, and initiate notifications of interruptions.
  • Learns, observes, and enforces safety rules and practices, encouraging safe work behaviors and promptly correcting conditions and unsafe behaviors.
  • Engages in other duties as needed that support our Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.
Education Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree Business administration, marketing, advertising, economics or related area. Preferred

Required Experience
  • 0-3 years of related experience.

Preferred Experience
  • Experience in the utility industry and with commercial and/or industrial customer support or sales.

Other Requirements
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
  • Must be willing to travel.
  • Travel can include occasional overnight stays.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Basic knowledge of business economics and customer relations, supplemented with appropriate technical expertise to facilitate technical solutions preferred.
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret contract language and the understanding of applicable tariffs.
  • Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).
  • Demonstrated solid problem-solving skills and the ability to work with others to find solutions to customer requests preferred.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Key Skills
  • Account Planning Business Development Business Negotiations Contract Management Customer Experience Management Customer Needs Sales Strategy Sales Pipeline Management Stakeholder Management Value Proposition Development

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Pay Range:

$75,000-$85,000

This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

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Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.


All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.


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Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.