Account Manager (Remote)

Mission:

The mission of the Account Manager is to engage the client, bid effectively, and efficiently to win our share of RFPs in the traditional market research space. The Account Manager will be highly focused on working with the VP’s of Sales to support existing accounts as well as earn new business. This individual must be focused on deepening existing client relationships to generate incremental business and provide excellent customer services to the prospects throughout the sales process.

Duties Include:

• Owns in bidding process for projects including full understanding of project costs and feasibility.
• Support maintenance of existing business by managing contracts and up-sell/cross-sell opportunities
• Actively network within existing client contacts for any new business/prospects
• Organizing client and internal kick off calls, developing insightful proposals and delivering strategic sales communications
• Consulting with clients on sample design and business issues - recognizes the need to adapt a product or research approach to meet the client need and works with appropriate internal resources to develop and design the appropriate solution.
• Provide superior customer service by working with Project Managers and Research Managers to execute project specifications and deliver quality results to clients; Ensures that all internal team members understand the research design and anticipated outcomes
• Diplomatically responds to difficult or unusual client issues and can professionally influence the appropriate internal resources to necessary outcome and/or knows when to elevate issues for resolution.
• Managing bid requests, and ensuring proper and timely delivery; has full understanding of project costs and feasibility
• Collaborates with partners and vendors to ensure seamless project execution
• Act as the liaison between Sales and Project Managers on all projects
• Light travel with sales VP to support onsite client visits as well as earn and develop business by presenting capabilities

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• No prior professional experience required; recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Market research experience is a plus but not required.
• Experience in healthcare market research is a plus
• Exceptional ability to multi-task and prioritize requests
• Strong relationship building and customer service skills
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid time management skills
• Be able to problem solve and seek answers and resolutions to daily issues
• Strong self-discipline and organizational habits
• Excellent presentation skills