Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Sunoco LP
Job overview
The Lead Specialist - Area Account Manager at Sunoco LP leads sales and operations in the DFW and Northeast Texas territory, driving growth and customer satisfaction to enhance company EBITDA.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing area strategies, managing customer relationships, preparing budgets, overseeing growth capital projects, using Salesforce and other tools, ensuring health and safety compliance, and driving sales growth and operational effectiveness.
Experience and skills
Requires a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, preferably with 8 years in petroleum industry management; strong business acumen, communication, and leadership skills are essential.
Work environment and culture
Sunoco LP values employee contribution, emphasizes superior customer service, integrity, and compliance with health, environment, and safety standards in a primarily office-based environment with significant travel.
Company information
Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution company operating across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico with extensive pipeline and terminal networks serving thousands of customers.
Job location and travel
The position covers the DFW and Northeast Texas area with 50-75% travel including overnight stays; work is mostly office-based with some flexibility required for evenings and weekends.
Unique job features
The job features significant travel, responsibility for profit and loss, use of advanced sales and reporting technologies, and a leadership role influencing multiple departments and customer segments.
Company overview
Sunoco LP is a leading American wholesale and retail fuel distributor. They generate revenue by supplying motor fuel to over 10,000 convenience stores, independent dealers, commercial customers, and distributors across the United States. Founded in 1886, Sunoco has a rich history, including significant growth through acquisitions and partnerships. They are known for their robust logistics network, which includes pipelines and terminals, ensuring efficient fuel distribution. Sunoco is also a master limited partnership, which offers tax advantages and income distribution to its investors.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership in sales and operations, emphasizing your ability to develop and execute area strategies that drive growth in customer base and EBITDA, particularly in the petroleum or energy sector.
Focus on showcasing your expertise in customer relationship management, budget preparation, and capital project oversight, as these are critical for managing Sunoco LP's extensive fuel distribution network.
Apply through multiple channels including Sunoco LP's corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and reach.
Connect with professionals working in Sunoco's sales or operations divisions on LinkedIn; break the ice by referencing recent company initiatives in energy infrastructure or by asking about their experience managing growth in regional markets like DFW and Northeast Texas.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'salesforce', 'budget management', 'customer service', 'capital projects', 'EBITDA growth', and 'health, environment and safety compliance' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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