Sr. Strategic Account Manager - Energy & Nuclear Markets

Join an award-winning and talented organization that delivers world-class Staffing solutions. Working within a vibrant and passionate team of recruitment and sales professionals, you will bring your energy and thrill of the hunt to fuel our growth managing key accounts and driving the acquisition of new business opportunities in the oil, gas and energy sector.

About the Role

The Senior Strategic Account Manager will serve as the primary commercial and relationship owner for designated nuclear utility accounts. This role is responsible for strategic account leadership, business development, contract support, and maintaining strong client partnerships. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting nuclear utility clients, particularly within the Southeastern region, and possess a proven ability to drive growth and client satisfaction.

What will you be doing day to day?

• Own the overall strategy and growth plan for assigned nuclear utility accounts.
• Develop and maintain executive-level and program-level client relationships.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities within existing and prospective accounts.
• Lead account planning activities and maintain an accurate opportunity pipeline.
• Participate in contract negotiations and provide input regarding commercial terms, delivery models, and risk management strategies.
• Build strong relationships, and be responsible for managing a healthy P&L with the existing portfolio of accounts within our Direct, SOW & MSP space.
• Serve as the primary liaison between client leadership and internal delivery teams.
• Ensure client satisfaction through proactive communication, issue resolution, and performance management.
• Collaborate with recruiting and delivery teams to align staffing strategies with client needs.
• Monitor account performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and expansion.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Your Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalency in work experience or education.
• 7–8 years of experience in account management, business development, or client relationship management within the nuclear industry.
• Experience supporting nuclear utilities and related energy sector clients.
• Proven track record of growing strategic accounts and developing long-term client partnerships.
• Experience participating in commercial discussions, contract negotiations, and account planning initiatives.
• Open to travel up to 25% of the time. 
• Must be Tech Savvy and up-to-date with current technologies and recruitment trend.
• Degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field is desired

Your Skills

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to identify and capture new business opportunities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across sales, recruiting, and delivery teams.
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on client satisfaction and business growth.
• Knowledge of the nuclear energy industry and utility environment, particularly within the Southeastern United States.

Location

• Charlotte, NC or Raleigh, NC highly preferred.
• Candidates with experience supporting Southeastern Nuclear Utilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

About Cynet

Headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metro area, Cynet Systems is an award-winning and one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions companies that help our clients realize their talent potential through custom staffing & recruiting solutions. For more information, please visit our website,