Ameren Corporation

Key Account Executive

Ameren Corporation$88K — $137K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Accounting or related field required.
  • MBA preferred for advanced understanding of business operations.
  • 5+ years in utility, rates, financial management, or related experience required.
  • 3+ years in relationship management, engineering, accounting, sales, or customer service required.
  • Experience managing cross-departmental projects essential. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, is a must.

Responsibilities

  • Act as primary liaison between Ameren and Key Accounts to provide education on rates and tariffs.
  • Manage construction and maintenance projects for large Key Customers, overseeing various engineering and cost-related tasks.
  • Communicate effectively with senior leadership and Key Customers, demonstrating strong executive presence.
  • Collaborate with local communities and economic development organizations to promote business retention and expansion.
  • Prepare and coordinate implementation of agreements and documents related to Key Accounts.
  • Address and resolve metering or billing disputes with Key Customers effectively.
  • Utilize CRM/Salesforce to maintain customer contacts and document ongoing activities.

Benefits

  • Participation in Ameren Illinois Savings Programs and sponsored events.
  • Opportunity for professional development through training and certification.
  • Support for business recruitment strategies aimed at attracting and retaining customers.
  • Access to a dynamic work environment focused on business expansion.
  • Engagement in a leadership selection process including a thorough interview procedure.
Full Job Description
About The Position Ameren IL Key Account Executive is responsible for developing a comprehensive understanding of the business activities, financial health and strategic direction of selected Key Accounts (large industrial and commercial customers) in order to develop strong working relationships, implement integrated business objectives focusing on improved customer services and enhanced profitability for both parties. This role operates within Ameren Illinois’ Economic Development organization, with a strong focus on Business Retention and Expansion (BRE). The Key Account Executive works to help retain existing customers while supporting their growth and expansion within Ameren Illinois’ service territory. Leading coordination with local communities, economic development organizations, and state partners to support business growth across the region on behalf of Ameren. Key responsibilities include: ·Act as a single point of contact between Ameren and Key Customers AND high profile customers. Provide education on rates and other tariff conditions, especially following rate order/tariff changes as appropriate. Manage large Ameren construction and maintenance projects involving Key Customers (electric and natural gas) including preliminary engineering requests, review cost estimates, real estate costs, engineering specifications, construction of facilities, metering, gas and electrical load information, account setup, etc. Demonstrate strong executive presence with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with senior leadership, both internally and externally. Proactively partner with local communities, regional economic development organizations, and state-level partners within the assigned territory to support business retention, expansion, and attraction efforts Prepare, execute and coordinate implementation of all agreements and documents. Coordinate Key Customer electric and gas metering installation design and construction. Assist CAD with adjustments/estimation of data on Key Account related to stopped meters, billing errors, etc. Act as point person in metering or billing disputes with Key Customers or other high Profile Customers. Maintain Key Account customer contact information and log ongoing activities in CRM/Salesforce. Promote Ameren Illinois Savings Programs, attendance to Ameren sponsored trade shows, training/certification, etc. Assist Regulatory by participating on tariff review teams and providing input for new tariff language, etc. Investigate electric and natural gas service interruptions and provide appropriate level of details to customer on root causes, preventive measures and future expectations. Assist in coordinating maintenance outages. Customer notification and coordination of operations during system emergencies to attempt to minimize any adverse business impact. Implement business-to-business recruitment strategies to attract new business location, encourage expansion/reinvestment of existing customers and serve as a channel for new revenue growth at Ameren Illinois. Provide technical services, including demographic data, energy rate analysis and project management coordination to new and expanding businesses seeking business investment in the Ameren Illinois service territory. Provide technical development services and public strategy support to assist Ameren Illinois business lines achieve business development goals. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree required 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.) required with three years of relevant relationship management, engineering, accounting, sales and/or customer service experience. Required experience in managing projects across multiple departments. In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate: 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. Must be a strong communicator that shows attention to details. Strong presentation, oral and written communications skills required. Additional Information Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates. Compensation Range: $88,500.00 - $137,200.00 At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance. If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date: Tuesday June 30, 2026

About Ameren Corporation

Ameren Corporation (Ameren) is a utility holding company. The Company’s principal subsidiaries are Union Electric Company (Ameren Missouri) and Ameren Illinois Company (Ameren Illinois). The Company's segments include Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois. Ameren Missouri operates a rate-regulated electric generation, transmission and distribution business, and a rate-regulated natural gas transmission and distribution business in Missouri. Ameren Illinois operates a rate-regulated electric and natural gas transmission and distribution business in Illinois. AER consists of non-rate-regulated operations, including Ameren Energy Generating Company (Genco), AmerenEnergy Resources Generating Company (AERG) and Ameren Energy Marketing Company (Marketing Company). In December 2013, the Company announced that it has completed the divestiture of its merchant generation business, formerly known as Ameren Energy Resources Company, LLC (AER).

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Learn more about Ameren Corporation
Size
9,116 employees
Market Cap
$23 billion
Industry
Net Income
$871 million
Founded
1881
5 Year Trend
+1%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
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