The Account Executive is responsible for driving sales of natural gas commodities and energy solutions, maintaining client relationships, and achieving sales targets.
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Account Executive – Natural Gas Commodity Sales
Location: Remote - US
Drive energy solutions that power industries.
World Kinect Corporation is seeking a results-driven Account Executive to lead new business development and renew existing client relationships in the natural gas commodity space. This is a high-impact role focused on selling energy products and services to commercial, industrial, municipal, and institutional customers with significant natural gas consumption.
In addition to commodity sales, you’ll have the opportunity to promote energy management and sustainability solutions from our Global Energy & Sustainability Services Group—helping clients reduce costs, manage risk, and meet environmental goals.
Key Responsibilities- Achieve and exceed sales targets for natural gas and energy solutions.
- Prospect and qualify new leads across target markets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
- Lead compelling sales presentations both on-site and virtually.
- Manage the full sales cycle—from lead generation to contract execution.
- Maximize margins while delivering value to clients.
- Stay ahead of market trends and propose innovative solutions.
- Collaborate on lead generation strategies and share market intelligence.
- Provide weekly sales forecasts and performance updates to leadership.
- Support additional initiatives and directives as assigned.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in natural gas commodity sales.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
- Strong understanding of competitive natural gas markets.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and self-motivation.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Sell a diverse portfolio of products including sustainability and energy management services.
- Work with a collaborative team of experts across multiple sectors.
- Enjoy professional growth, competitive compensation, and meaningful impact.
What You’ll Love About Us
- Health Benefits: Medical with HSA and FSA options; three plans to choose from to fit your needs. Dental, Vision, Teladoc, Employee Assistance Program.
- Prepare for the Future: 401K Retirement Plan with company matching.
- Rest and Relaxation: 160 hours Paid Time Off + 9 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays.
- Financial Peace of Mind: Company paid Short-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance.
- Learning and Development: LinkedIn Learning.
- Additional Perks: Long-Term Disability Insurance, Accident/Critical Illness Insurance, Legal/Identity Theft Protection.
Ready to energize your career and help clients power their future?
Apply now and become a key player in World Kinect’s energy transformation journey.
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World Kinect is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.Top Skills
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