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Account Manager

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
Lombard, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/13/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary : The Account Manager is a proactive and results-driven individual who will act as a point of contact for his / her clients. The Account Manager will build long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with his / her contacts, always striving to find the products which best fit the individual needs of the client. This individual will be responsible for managing key client accounts, nurturing client relationships, and driving revenue growth through effective sales strategies. This role requires a combination of customer service skills, strong sales acumen, and the ability to upsell and cross-sell to existing and new clients.

This position is responsible for business development and all aspects of sales between the customer and CSCMP, serving as the primary point of contact to the member with a focus on selling CSCMP’s additional products, such as education / certification and EDGE Conference registrations. This position will also be responsible for working across functions and leveraging the CSCMP network to drive improvements and opportunities that align with CSCMP’s goals. Ensuring customer satisfaction with external and internal partners, providing timely and accurate communication will be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Generate new and renewed business opportunities (sales)
  • Sell and manage sponsorship opportunities to our Roundtable communities
  • Attend local Roundtable events to engage and sell membership
  • Develop an understanding of current business, industry, and supply chain needs
  • Create effective solutions and innovative ideas to grow membership and reach never engaged companies and new potential strategic customers
  • Communicate with clients to understand their needs and explain product value
  • Act as the liaison between Corporate Member accounts and internal teams
  • Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives
  • Monitor personal monthly sales performance toward department revenue goals
  • Develop a personal commitment to professional development in areas of customer relationship building, sales and account management, problem-solving, and other areas to ensure growth and success
  • Establish rapport, anticipate needs, and maintain long-lasting relationships with CSCMP clients and members
  • Resolve complaints and prevent additional issues by improving processes
  • Keeping accurate records pertaining to inventory and account notes
  • Conduct business / client reviews to identify ways to improve service and expand the benefits

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education / Experience :

  • Proven work experience as an Account Manager, Sales Account Manager, or relevant role
  • Strong understanding of sales performance metrics and the ability to track and analyze large amounts of data
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an aptitude for building strong client relationships. Excellent active listening skills and ability to adapt sales pitch depending on what the lead is interested in.
  • Strong negotiation skills with a problem-solving attitude
  • Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needs
  • Ability to build rapport and collaborate with others within the company and externally
  • Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organization, including executive and C-level
  • Solid experience with CRM software (particularly with Salesforce), LMS and MS Office
  • Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • BA / BS degree in Business Administration, Sales or relevant field
  • Ability to travel, as needed, up to 40%
  • Good analytical, sales and negotiating skills with strong attention to detail
  • Supervisory Responsibilities : None

    Work Environment :

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

    Role is currently hybrid of in-office and remote work environments.

    Physical Demands :

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

    The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

    Company Description

    About CSCMP : Founded in 1963, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) is the preeminent professional association to individuals and organizations involved in all functions of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. CSCMP provides education, career development, certification, research, and networking opportunities to over 100,000 supply chain professionals located in all 50 US states and 70 countries across the globe.

    CSCMP's stated mission is : “To advance the supply chain profession by connecting, educating, and developing the world’s supply chain management professionals throughout their careers"

    Further, CSCMP exists to :

  • Connect supply chain professionals in order to collaborate, improve their supply chain leadership skills, and support life cycle career development.
  • Validate professional competency through levels of certification and professional development.
  • Identify and conduct research that adds to the knowledge base of supply chain theory and practice.
  • Create awareness of the significance of global supply chains to business and the economy.
  • Company Description

    About CSCMP : Founded in 1963, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) is the preeminent professional association to individuals and organizations involved in all functions of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. CSCMP provides education, career development, certification, research, and networking opportunities to over 100,000 supply chain professionals located in all 50 US states and 70 countries across the globe. CSCMP's stated mission is : “To advance the supply chain profession by connecting, educating, and developing the world’s supply chain management professionals throughout their careers" Further, CSCMP exists to :

  • Connect supply chain professionals in order to collaborate, improve their supply chain leadership skills, and support life cycle career development.
  • Validate professional competency through levels of certification and professional development.
  • Identify and conduct research that adds to the knowledge base of supply chain theory and practice.
  • Create awareness of the significance of global supply chains to business and the economy.
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