Account Manager Details

Account Manager

SMS Group of Companies - Chicago, IL

Employment Type : Full-Time

SEEL, a growing energy efficiency company serving public utilities and their customers throughout the Midwest, is seeking a proven Account Manager to manage and develop credible working relationships with existing and potential program partners in the Chicago, IL area.





The Account Manager Position offers:

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• 2 weeks of PTO per year
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Excellent health, dental, optical, and life insurance benefit program, with a significant portion of premium paid by the company.
• 401K Match Program
• Company sponsored training and a Tuition Reimbursement program

• Represent the program at events with the purpose of finding program participant leads
• Manage program portal and account verifications
• Be willing to work closely with the Program Manager on contract renewals as they come up
• Proactively identify at-risk partner relationships and develop plans to avoid contract termination in partnership with operational teams
• Establish marketing and outreach metrics to ensure outreach strategies remain consistent with overall program goals and objectives
• Prospect potential program participants and conduct eligibility site audits

• Bachelor’ s degree in Public Relations, Social Service, Communications, Business or related area equivalent to education and work experience
• 6Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred
• 3 years community outreach/communications or related business experience
• Knowledge of weatherization and energy efficiency industry
• Sales experience
• Proven successful track record in motivated outreach efforts
• Proven ability to effectively plan, direct, organize and manage diverse activities to ensure effective delivery of work programs
• Ability to prioritize activities, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks, from program planning to client meetings
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and handle a variety of activities concurrently
• Ability to anticipate challenges, plan for solutions, and work within existing structures to overcome barriers
• Ability to work in cross-functional and matrix-managed teams
• Possess an innovative and open-minded approach to all aspects of work solid project management skills
• Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel as needed
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check
• Meet company vaccination requirements