Manager, Region Customer Service

PS Job Title: Mgr, Region Customer ServiceWork Place Flexibility: HybridLegal Entity:Entergy Arkansas, LLCJob Summary/PurposeManage the organization responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with present and future customers. Manage and support strategies to enable Entergy to meet and exceed customer expectations.Job Duties/ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute strategies for effective customer outreach; improve customer satisfaction and perception; promote innovation in the delivery of service and products; and support the overall business plan.Provide technical and sales leadership for Key Account Managers (CSMs, IAEs, and National Account Reps) to support our Premier Customer Engagement strategies.Lead development and implementation of strategies that increase Net Promoter Score and grow AGM, working in conjunction with all business units that impact customers.Provide technical advice and leadership to Key Account Managers on energy related issues (rates, energy management, etc.) and commercial and industrial processes.Provide leadership to Key Account Managers in the development, training, and consultive marketing and selling of products and services.Attend site visits and meetings with managed accounts as needed in support of Key Account Managers.Active participation on cross-functional teams such as journey teams, grid modernization efforts and development of analytical analysis and reporting packages.Partner with Communications as they develop advertising, news releases and positive editorials. Provide input to and approve press releases and talk points. Serve as company spokesperson on customer service-related topics.Manage organization that is responsible for building grass roots support in the community. Serve on critical boards and ensure employees are active in local business, industry, and non-profit organizations.Lead the development and maintenance of positive relationships with county and municipal officials, local economic development organizations, and key non-profit organizations.Key member of Storm Response Team coordinating all Customer-related messaging.Oversee Corporate Contributions budget. Partner with Public Affairs to develop and support corporate contributions strategy and ensure the community is aware of Entergy’s corporate contributions.Supports credit and collections deposits; medical codes; and local government billing.Minimum RequirementsMinimum education required of the positionBachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Communications, Public/Community Affairs, related degree preferred or equivalent work experience.Master’s Degree preferred.Minimum experience required of the position6 years of experience working in a customer-facing organization for a major Utility or management experience in some combination of customer service and utility functionsMinimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the positionKnowledge of rates, regulatory requirements, T&D systems, and commercial and industrial processesExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to communicate effectively and persuasively both to internal and external stakeholdersStrong business acumen in finance, operations, technology, and strategic alignmentManagement experience preferred.Knowledge of commercial and industrial processes preferred.Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the positionNonePrimary Location: Arkansas-Little RockArkansas : Little RockJob Function: CorporateFLSA Status: Mid MgrRelocation Option: Union description/code: Number of Openings: 1Req ID: 125273 PS Job Title: Mgr, Region Customer ServiceTravel Percentage:Up to 25%An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. 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Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalThe non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please View email address on click.appcast.io to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.WORKING CONDITIONS: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.