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Client Relationship Manager
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What they do
A Client Relationship Manager manages high value 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.
$77,124 / year median in Illinois
-4% projected decline
Job Description
- About Us
- The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era.
- Summary
- The CRM owns the client relationship and drives revenue growth across a portfolio of new and existing accounts.
- Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Business Development & Sales
- Actively sell Freeman Event Technology solutions to new and existing clients across a portfolio generating $1M+ in annual revenue.
- Prospect new accounts through cold calls, referrals, industry events, and lead follow-up.
- Develop and present proposals, pricing, and credit terms in compliance with Freeman policies.
- Obtain future event schedules from clients and secure long-term agreements.
- Cross-sell and up-sell Freeman's full suite of services to maximize account value.
- Create and track account plans; record all activities in Salesforce CRM. Client Relationship Management
- Build and maintain customer relationships from C-suite through department level within each account.
- Conduct regular strategy sessions, de-briefs, and site visits throughout the year.
- Maintain a minimum 18-month renewal plan for all booked accounts.
- Host client engagement activities; entertain clients and prospects as needed.
- Respond to client complaints as required.
- Manage timely invoicing and payment collection as required.
- Utilize the Account Segmentor tool to support retention and renewal planning. Account Administration
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date revenue, key dates, documents, and contacts in Salesforce.
- Submit itemized expense reports per company policy.
- Support CSM onboarding and assist in building account team relationships.
- Attend local industry chapter events and Freeman-hosted Inside Live events.
- Collaboration with CSM
- Transition signed accounts to the CSM with full context on client requirements and expectations.
- Collaborate with CSM on pre-sale budget development and scope definition.
- Determine the CRM/CSM team communications internally and with the customer.
- Partner with CSM on upsell identification and execution of scope changes.
- Remain the escalation point for strategic relationship issues.
- Education & Experience
- + Bachelor's degree preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent with relevant work experience required.
- Travel Requirements
- Travel 50% to 75%
- What We Offer
- The Freeman Company provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially.
- Diversity Commitment
- At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance