Customer Relations Account Specialist

At NRG, we're bringing the power of energy to people and organizations by putting customers at the center of everything we do. We generate electricity and provide energy solutions and natural gas to millions of customers through our diverse portfolio of retail brands. A Fortune 500 company, operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions while advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice, working towards a sustainable energy future. More information is available at www.nrg.com . Connect with NRG on Facebook, LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy.

Job Summary:

This position is a post sales role, focusing on nurturing customer relationships, providing outstanding customer service, retaining existing business and growing customer portfolios.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operate as the point of contact for assigned customers, managing day to day business and ensuring customer satisfaction
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with customers
• Collaborate with Sales for onboarding new customers
• Manage renewals and registration of existing customers
• Identify opportunities to grow business and cross sell products/services
• Coordinate with other NRG business partners for timely delivery of client requested products and services, working together to satisfy customer expectations and provide consistent service
• Service multiple markets and customers concurrently while meeting required deadlines.
• Deliver/Discuss customer performance reports and payments
• Maintain up to date customer and account information in CRM
• Have a positive and proactive approach to effectively communicate, answer questions and deliver problem resolution with win/win outcomes
• Follow established business workflow processes
• Achieve Corporate and Department Scorecard goals and initiatives

Working Conditions:

• Open office environment.
• Some overtime required as special projects arise.

Minimum Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a Customer Relations Role
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate information clearly
• Ability to handle questions and disputes in a professional manner
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and/or assignments simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree
• Proficient in MS Office; advance Excel skills preferred
• Experience in a CRM

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Client focused
• Collaborative and Consultative
• Organized, task oriented and strong attention to detail
• Effective Time Management Skills
• Able to effectively operate in a team environment
• Able to work without supervision at times while carrying out duties

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability

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Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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Nearest Major Market: Buffalo