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Account Manager - Inside Sales
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An Account Manager manages client accounts for a company. Develops and maintains communication with company clients, promotes sales and services, and works to resolve problems Accounts may be for product sales, advertising or marketing services or financial services such as banking.
$67,697 / year median in Mississippi
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Job Summary The Account Manager is an internal sales role that serves as the primary point of contact for all matters specific to assigned accounts. The Account Manager is responsible for developing strong relationships with customers, connecting with key business executives and stakeholders, and identifying new business opportunities among existing customers. Job Responsibilities Process timely and accurate orders in accordance with customer needs Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships Develop trusted advisor relationship with key accounts, customer stakeholders, and executive sponsors Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize profits Develop new business with existing customers and/or identify areas of improvement to meet sales quotas Collaborate with sales team to identify and grow opportunities within territory Coordinate with management to assure optimum lead-time and inventory levels Clearly communicate the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders Advise management of challenging customer requests and escalate issues as needed Other related duties as assigned Preferred Education and/or Experience 1+ years of relevant work experience Bachelor's degree or degree with equivalent relevant work experience, preferred Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills Customer service oriented Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple customer accounts Problem-solving and analytical skills to interpret sales performance and market trends Results driven individual with high-performance standards of themselves and others