Account Manager

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Account Manager Full Time New York, NY, US 2 days ago Requisition ID: 1160 Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually Note: Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonus or commissions. CPower is a leading Virtual Power Plant platform, monetizing the value of customer-sited energy to intelligently strengthen the grid. For over a decade, we’ve made turning flexible energy into revenue simple for partners and large energy users such as businesses, manufacturers, public institutions and healthcare organizations, delivering over $1.2 billion from demand response and energy flexibility programs to customers since 2015. With 6.7 GW of customer capacity nearly 23,000 sites, we’re empowering energy users across North America, enabling them to benefit from an innovative energy economy. We are looking for an Account Manager to join our team to support our portfolio of multi-site, multi-region customers. Our team touches all markets and utility programs in which CPower participates, including Demand Response programs, Distributed Energy Resource (DER) solutions, and evolving storage and renewable monetization. The CPower Account Manager will maintain relationships, support current participation, as well as identify new opportunities to expand our customers. Based on candidate location, our primary preference is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence at our NYC location three days per week (Tues/Wed/Thurs). Our secondary preference is remote. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Act as a primary point of contact within the company for our customers across the retail, commercial, and industrial sectors, to enhance the customer’s experience with CPower. Build and foster trusted long-term customer relationships in collaboration with our partners and team members. Help our customers identify opportunities in the energy markets and understand, evaluate and implement the appropriate products and services offered by the company. Manage the portfolio’s renewal process and other retention initiatives according to national, regional, and operational objectives as set by the company. Manage the enrollment process of our customer accounts in the various programs offered. Implement bidding strategies to maximize revenues and reduce risk, based on curtailment plans, historical performance, compliance guidelines, and customer input. Develop Account Plans for key customers and for specific verticals. Identify and develop expansion opportunities for new business within the portfolio. Support the Sales organization’s efforts to grow and strengthen the business. Organize and provide training & educational material to customers for our products & services. Facilitate and lead customer meetings and regularly scheduled customer calls. Frequently communicate with customers about their participation status, performance and financial standing (bids, enrollments, performance, payments, projections, dispatch, etc.). Perform related duties as assigned by manager. Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures. Requirements Working knowledge of energy markets, and the power/utilities industry. Experience with Demand Response (DR) programs preferred. Experience working in many of the North American deregulated power markets (PJM, NE-ISO, NYISO, ERCOT, MISO, SPP, and CAISO) is preferred. Minimum 3 years customer facing experience (account management, problem solving, product/program upselling, contracting). Demonstrated ability to establish customer strong relationships through responsiveness to customer requests, consistent follow‑up during problem resolution, providing meaningful and timely information related to maximizing customer performance/revenue and face to face interaction. Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while paying attention to details, identifying critical items, and effectively coordinating / managing through deadlines and deliverables. Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service. Demonstrate critical & creative thinking, motivation & enthusiasm to serve customers, and a proactive approach to excellence in customer relations. BA/BS degree or equivalent preferred. Expert proficiency in MS Office products and MS Dynamics and become a “Super User” for the CPower CRM Platform. Computer Savvy, able to learn and Demo Software for customers on CPower Platform as part of the Sales/Training Cycles. Travel required to meet with customers, conferences etc., and CPower office/s to coordinate workstreams. (Expected 50% travel time) All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period, and will not now, nor in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status to work legally for our Company in the United States. Unique opportunity to work at a successful, growing company with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. We focus heavily on developing our employees and linking successes to our core values. CPower offers a great benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, vacation, up to $10,000 per calendar year in tuition reimbursement, etc. CPower’s leadership prides itself on maintaining a rewarding culture, and always striving to offer a great team-member experience. CPower is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. #J-18808-Ljbffr