Ke Accounts Specialist

Job Title: Key Account Specialist Exempt Status: Exempt

Department: Member Services Position Classification: Full-time, Permanent

Reports to: VP, Operations Effective Date: 5/7/026 Supervises: None

The selected candidate may work from any of our four office locations, Nicholasville, Lawrenceburg, Richmond, or Cynthiana) based on business needs and candidate preference.

Position Summary: Blue Grass Energy Cooperative is a member-owned utility dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric service to its communities. Guided by the principle of "members first," Blue Grass Energy focuses on strong member relationships while continuously improving service, infrastructure, and innovation.

The Key Accounts Specialist plays a vital role in supporting this mission by serving as thecontact person that manages therelationshipbetween Blue Grass Energy and its key commercial and industrial accounts toimprovethe ease withwhichthe key account conducts business withthe cooperative. The Key Accounts Specialist familiarizes Blue Grass Energy and its key accounts with utility and key account industry issues. This position establishes and manages a programthatpromotes Key Account loyalty and encouragesnew business expansion within Blue Grass Energy's territory. The Key Account Specialist serves as the liaison and the contactfortheCooperative'scommercial and industrialmembers and the single pointofcoordinationwithinthe cooperativetooptimizethememberrelationship.Additionally,the KA Specialist is charged withperformingrate and usage analysis for members of the KA program and developing and administering special KA programs and strategy/support activities. Responsibilities also include involvement with economic development groups to advance the business climate. This position supports the overall strategic plans and initiatives of the Cooperative.

Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and maintains Blue Grass Energy's Key Accounts Program. Establishes short and long-term business objectives related to Blue Grass Energy's Key Accounts Program.
• Serves as the liaison and the contact for the Cooperative's commercial and industrial members and the single point of contact within the company to optimize the member relationship.
• Performs rate analysis and usage analysis for members of the Key Accounts program.
• Facilitates execution of contracts and agreements with commercial/industrial members (Industrial Power Agreements, Demarcation Agreements, Economic Development Rider, Lighting, etc.).
• Develop and maintain database of all contacts of key accounts on the network system.
• Maintains regular contact with Key Accounts and visits Key Account facilities. Investigates and resolves matters of significance on behalf of management.
• Reviews large powerpre-bills and bills beforethey are sent tomembers.
• Prepares interruptibleadjustmentswith assistance from engineeringdepartment.
• Aid in the establishment of all new Key Accounts attraction and expansion.
• Develop menu of special programs/services and communicate same tomembersof Key Accounts
• Manage thecommercial incentive marketing programs inconjunctionwithEast Kentucky
• Process allpaperworkwith members and East Kentucky
• Assists in economic development and community relationsefforts as needed.
• Represents Blue Grass Energy at various Occasionally called upon to speak and/or make presentations onbehalf of the Cooperative.
• Strategic Plan, Annual Work Plan and Budget- participate in the planning and development of the strategic plan, annual departmentwork plan and budgetforthe appropriate areas ofconcern.
• Monitors expenditures relatingto key accounts, public relations, economic development, government relations, andother programs underthe responsibility and authorityoftheposition.
• Performs otherduties

Knowledge and Skills:

Excellent communication skills, bothverbal and written, are a must. Must possess strong decision-making skills and have a good mathaptitude. Should possess fundamentalknowledgeofutilityoperations and energy management issues. Be able tofosterpositiverelationships betweenthe Cooperative and Commercial and Industrialmembers.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in business,publicrelations,communications,engineeringorrelatedfieldrequired.

NRECAKeyAccount certificationmust be completedwithinfour years.

Experienceinelectricutilityindustrypreferred.

Physical Requirements:

General office conditions apply,workoutsidenormalhours is part ofposition.

In-state and out-of-statetravel, some which may be overnight.

Blue Grass Energy offers a comprehensive benefits package. Medical exam, drug test, and background screens are required. Equal Opportunity Employer: At Blue Grass Energy, we are committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable laws.