Account Manager (Fixed and Flex procurement)

Do you have experience in Account Management and either Fixed or Flexible contracts? Have you worked for either an energy consultancy/ broker or energy supplier? A leading energy consultancy is looking for an Account Manager to be responsible for managing client portfolios and negotiating energy supply contracts, build strong relationships, ensure a high client retention rate and agree contract renewals. Excellent communication skills are a must for this Account Manager and a knowledge of the energy industry is key. So, if you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity, apply for the Account Manager today!!

Key responsibilities:

• Tendering, analysis and negotiation of portfolio supply contracts for customers
• Advise customers on all aspects of energy contracts, and consumption
• Take ownership of discussions with the customer on our recommended contract options
• Liaise with their customer and coordinate their supply and contractual renewal
• Identify opportunities for additional products and services to their existing customer base and upsell
• To manage the tendering for any contracts required by customers that do not fit into standard fixed/flex, gas or electricity tendering - this may include support of other teams within the business who complete the procurement of alternative fuels (e.g. oil, LPG) or assisting customers with overseas contracts where possible
• To maintain a good working knowledge of the most recent Gas/Electricity/Oil/Coal and Carbon market movements creating a commercial relationship that customers consider a partnership
• Maintain, build and strengthen professional relationships with colleagues, suppliers and customers

Skills and experience required:

• Minimum of 12 months working with fixed or flexible energy contracts
• Experience in building strong working relationships with contacts at all levels, including senior executives
• Comfortable having commercial and upsell conversations with customers
• Commercially minded with the ability to focus on high quality and business profit
• Enthusiastic and well driven, able to achieve deadlines

Ref: 14763

Role: Account Manager (Fixed and Flex procurement)

Location: Redditch (Hybrid - 3 days in the office and 2 from home)

Salary: up to £40K DOE