Key Account Executive

Role Overview

Ameren IL Key Account Executive is responsible for developing strong working relationships with large industrial and commercial customers to improve customer services and enhance profitability. This role operates within Ameren Illinois’ Economic Development organization, focusing on Business Retention and Expansion (BRE).

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include acting as a single point of contact between Ameren and Key Customers, managing large Ameren construction and maintenance projects, and partnering with local communities to support business retention and expansion efforts.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency with MS Office Suite, strong Excel skills, and understanding of Ameren rates and Illinois’ regulatory environment. They will also have a thorough knowledge of CSS, OAS, Ameren Portals, and Byers mapping, as well as basic concepts of electricity and natural gas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Engineering, Business, Accounting or related field
• MBA preferred
• Five or more years of relevant experience (utility, rates, financial, etc.)
• Three years of relevant relationship management, engineering, accounting, sales and/or customer service experience
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite of applications
• Strong Excel skills, maneuverability within SharePoint Site and Ameren customer portals preferred
• Understanding of Ameren rates and Illinois’ regulatory environment preferred
• Thorough knowledge of CSS, OAS, Ameren Portals, and Byers mapping preferred
• Knowledge in the basic concepts of electricity and natural gas
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, solve problems, analytical skills, make decisions and be proactive
• Strong communicator that shows attention to details
• Strong presentation, oral and written communications skills required

Benefits

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave