Insidesource DEI Statement
By nurturing a culture where everyone experiences a deep sense of belonging and equity of opportunity, we will uphold our vision to "unleash human and business potential." We commit to being an anti-ism workplace and embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our business.
Job Summary
The Account Manager oversees accounts and project teams, guiding projects from scope development to completion. With a consultative approach, they ensure client satisfaction throughout the order lifecycle while building strong, long-term customer relationships. They are also responsible for achieving revenue and margin goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Client / Account Servicing
- Develop and nurture client relationships in support of building trust, aligning business requirements, and increasing revenue opportunities and profitability
- Maintain comprehensive understanding of client needs, goals, business practices and satisfaction / performance criteria
- Act as single point of contact for coordination and execution of projects from early planning through follow-up requests
- Responsible for overall performance of IS account / project teams (sales support, design, project management and field service teams)
- Accountable for end-to-end client experience and satisfaction
- Provide timely response to customer requests for products, services and information
Sales, Project & Work Order Management
Oversee and direct IS implementation of all client projects, work orders, and service requestsDevelop and manage project budgets - from high-level estimates to final pricing-considering contract pricing, gross margin guidelines and service fees.Create project timelines and manage progress toward those timelines.Coordinate workflow both internally and externally and manage simultaneous, competing deadlines to ensure projects move smoothly through design, production, and installation.Deliver responsible close of sale requirements by generating proposals and obtaining approvals, terms and conditions, customer purchase orders and depositsEnsure obstacles and / or changes in scope are identified, documented and resolved and ensure client and IS satisfaction throughout project life cyclePerform project management responsibilities as required, to include site visits during installationsPartner with New Business Development / Account Executives to respond to requests for information, pricing and / or servicesOrganizational Standards
Manage positive and productive interactions of internal and external teams, including collaboration with subcontractors and manufacturersOversee work of all team members, including designers, project managers, account coordinators, delivery and installation crewsManifest and exemplify IS values of Team First, Client Led, Change Makers, Experience FocusedProvide mentorship and encourage growth and development of team membersOther Requirements
Travel may be requiredRequired participation in company, department and team meetingsAttend industry events regularlySupervisory Responsibilities
None
Skills, Knowledge, Experience Required
Outstanding project management / organizational skills - ability to manage multiple projects with minimal direction; ability to collaborate under tight deadlines in a team environmentProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, Word, Outlook, Power Point)Eye for design and layout of marketing materialsSolid skills in copy-editing, grammar, spelling and punctuationExcellent and effective at oral and written communicationStrong organizational, analytical and administrative skillsAbility to see the big picture and integrate into day-to-day tasks and activitiesExcellent time management skillsFluid interpersonal and collaborative skills to interact effectively with a wide range of personnel and departmentsMust be a self-starter, critical thinker, collaborative and creativeAbility to lead and inspire cross functional playersContract furniture industry experience strongly preferred including :Understanding of and / or working on RFPsProduct knowledgeProduct specificationCore or comparable order management database