Account Manager / Account Director (Hybrid Schedule)

Position Description

As part of the dynamic commercial team responsible for the execution of transportation, storage, park and loan transactions, and natural gas purchase/sales, the candidate will be responsible for data accumulation and analysis, deal processing and evaluation, communication and execution of complex commercial strategies and initiatives within Kinder Morgan’s East Region interstate natural gas pipelines group, with a specific focus on the gas markets in the eastern U.S. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for managing customer relationships. This position will report to the Manager or Director of Marketing and Asset Optimization.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commercial strategies, including performing due diligence and price discovery in support of maximizing revenue and mitigating price risk relating to short- and long-term firm transportation and storage sales
• Prepare and review contracts related to transportation and storage agreements, and park and loan transactions
• Develop and manage customer relationships to drive long-term revenue goals. Proactively communicate with customers to identify commercial opportunities and risks in order to drive long-term revenue goals
• Develop working knowledge of pipeline tariffs
• Proactively interact with internal departments including Commercial Operations, Contract Services, Information Technology, Scheduling, Account Services, Business Development, Capacity Planning, Legal, Regulatory, Gas Accounting, and other departments within the organization to remain informed of issues that may impact customer service
• Provide in-depth analysis to support commercial strategies. Present and support commercial strategies to senior management
• Identify business opportunities and resolve contractual, administrative, and operational issues related to the customer group, which includes producers, gas marketers, gas processors, LDCs, power generators, other pipelines, and other end users
• Job will commensurate with experience and knowledge.

Education

Position Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or closely related discipline

Experience / Specific Knowledge

• Candidate should have at least 3 years of natural gas industry experience in a pipeline commercial, operational, or capacity role
• Direct commercial experience and strong working knowledge of fundamentals in the eastern U.S. gas market are highly preferred
• Candidate must have a college degree, or a degree in a technical field
• Candidate must demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with strong data modeling and analytical skills

Competencies, skills and abilities:

• Candidate should be team-oriented, outgoing, energetic, pleasant, and self-motivated. Must be articulate, work well under pressure, consistently meet deadlines, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and proficiency in collaborative problem-solving are valuable attributes for success in this role.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid schedule, open office environment, overnight travel required

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.