POSITION PROFILE
POSITION TITLE: Key Accounts Manager
REPORTING TO: Director of Sales & Marketing
LOCATION: Concord, CA 94520 (across the street from BART station)
OUR CLIENT: Independent Floor Testing & Inspection
Website: http://ifti.com/
IFTI is an established, profitable, growing and unique company that sells a technology testing service to some of the most recognized retailers and businesses in North America…among our customers are Walmart, RiteAid, Fresenius Medical Care, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, The LDS Church, Safeway, Ross, The Sports Authority, and more. IFTI is proud to be a green technology company. We have a dedicated, energetic, and pioneering team and we are looking for highly-motivated individuals to join us.
IFTI tests and inspects commercial facilities for the risk of concrete slab moisture related flooring failures. Our value to our customers is created through our prompt, reliable nationwide service, the integrity of our data, our ability to assess risk and provide cost-effective solutions to situational problems.
Due to our continued growth, IFTI seeks a Key Accounts Manager to help the company to acquire, support, manage and retain long-term partnerships with quality customers. This is an inside sales position, not outside. This is more of a farmer, than a hunter position. We seek a person with very strong customer service and upselling skills.
This is a salaried, full time position with benefits.
The position is posted here: http://lockeandkey.com/jobs/JobOpenings/job_opening_160.php
SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Position Overview:
The Key Accounts Manager will have the day to day responsibilities associated with managing assigned key customers, leading an effective Account Management team, and conducting activities which meet the company’s growth targets to acquire, support, manage and retain long-term partnerships with quality customers.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Managerial Work
Recruits, hires, trains, evaluate and supervise all personnel reporting to this position. Providing formal and informal feedback and coaching on performance to achieve departmental goals.
Maintains, develops and document department policies, practices and procedures.
Responsible for guiding and supervising the resolution of customer complaints and verifying customer satisfaction.
Maintains high customer satisfaction ratings that meet company standards.
Accountable for departmental revenue and expense performance on a monthly basis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, and trends that could affect the company’s strategic objectives positively or negatively.
Tactical Work / Position-Specific Standards:
Retains, develops and manages long-term partnerships with assigned key accounts.
Communicates frequently with customers by telephone, email, and in person.
Executes quarterly account reviews and semi-annual Customer Meetings with assigned key accounts that accurately measures and communicates the distinguishing value of IFTI’s services.
Sells IFTI’s third-party testing and inspection services to inbound calls and executes on IFTI’s established procedures when new business opportunities are identified with current customers.
Supports Account Managers in effectively retaining, developing and managing long-term partnerships with their assigned accounts.
Coordinates the involvement of company personnel and executes company procedures for onboarding of new accounts, in order to meet performance objectives and customers’ expectations.
Monitors Departmental KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) and provide timely briefings to the Director of Sales & Marketing on a weekly basis or as requested.
Entrepreneurial Work:
Recommend to management ideas for the vision of the company, innovations and improvements within your department and position that are consistent with the company’s Strategic Objective.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:
We realize that every interested candidate might not have all of the desired experience, but here is what we are looking for in terms of experience and skills… the more you have, the better!
We seek an excellent performer who has:
A minimum of five years of Sales/Account Management experience. Professional services and/or service industry experience, and/or construction related knowledge are all preferred.
Proven customer relationship management skills at a senior level.
Strong natural ability to problem solve and bring timely resolution to issues.
Highly collaborative, strong interpersonal, relationship builder.
Strong organizer, planner and time manager. .
Excellent listener/communicator. .
Strong CRM experience, ideally Salesforce.
Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
ATTRIBUTES/CAPABILITIES:
Ability to travel. You may visit customers during the year and possible attendance at a tradeshow. All travel is in the US or Canada. Travel may occur six to ten times per year, for a few days at a time.
This position requires a person who is committed to delivering the highest level of customer service in order to retain and increase the sales volume of every Key Account.
This position requires a hands-on, successful customer manager who inspires a team with leadership and a commitment to customer acquisition and retention.
You embrace a company environment that is systems and procedure driven, with high-quality work standards.
High integrity.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Problem solver; resourceful.
Energetic/enthusiastic/outgoing/positive outlook.
Professional appearance, demeanor, attitude.
Inspirational.
Self-motivated.
Hard working team member… 45+ hour work week.
Entrepreneurial; get the job done attitude and commitment.
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:
College education preferred, but not required. Business degree is a plus.
REWARDS/BENEFITS/COMPENSATION:
Competitive salary, medical benefits, vacation and opportunities for career growth and training. Potential company bonus. 401k retirement plan. Office is across the street from Concord BART station. IFTI provides access to an exercise facility in the office building.
TO APPLY:
Please read company website before sending resume.
Please email your resume and cover letter with “IFTI” in the subject line.
Local candidates only.
Qualified resumes with cover letter will receive notification of receipt.
Please not send your resume to the client directly.
Lisa K. Locke
Locke and KEY Recruiting, Hiring and Consulting Services
We are the source of your hire power.
Mail: P.O. Box 2873, Alameda, CA 94501
Phone/Fax 510-533-2055
Email to send resume/cover letter: lklocke@lockeandkey.com
Web: http://www.lockeandkey.com
Flexible recruiting solutions for your KEY hiring needs
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/lisalocke; if you would like to connect, please invite me.
Keep our number for the next time you need candidates. We help companies hire people.
POSITION PROFILE
POSITION TITLE: Key Accounts Manager
REPORTING TO: Director of Sales & Marketing
LOCATION: Concord, CA 94520 (across the street from BART station)
OUR CLIENT: Independent Floor Testing & Inspection
Website: http://ifti.com/
IFTI is an established, profitable, growing and unique company that sells a technology testing service to some of the most recognized retailers and businesses in North America…among our customers are Walmart, RiteAid, Fresenius Medical Care, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, The LDS Church, Safeway, Ross, The Sports Authority, and more. IFTI is proud to be a green technology company. We have a dedicated, energetic, and pioneering team and we are looking for highly-motivated individuals to join us.
IFTI tests and inspects commercial facilities for the risk of concrete slab moisture related flooring failures. Our value to our customers is created through our prompt, reliable nationwide service, the integrity of our data, our ability to assess risk and provide cost-effective solutions to situational problems.
Due to our continued growth, IFTI seeks a Key Accounts Manager to help the company to acquire, support, manage and retain long-term partnerships with quality customers. This is an inside sales position, not outside. This is more of a farmer, than a hunter position. We seek a person with very strong customer service and upselling skills.
This is a salaried, full time position with benefits.
The position is posted here: http://lockeandkey.com/jobs/JobOpenings/job_opening_160.php
SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Position Overview:
The Key Accounts Manager will have the day to day responsibilities associated with managing assigned key customers, leading an effective Account Management team, and conducting activities which meet the company’s growth targets to acquire, support, manage and retain long-term partnerships with quality customers.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Managerial Work
Recruits, hires, trains, evaluate and supervise all personnel reporting to this position. Providing formal and informal feedback and coaching on performance to achieve departmental goals.
Maintains, develops and document department policies, practices and procedures.
Responsible for guiding and supervising the resolution of customer complaints and verifying customer satisfaction.
Maintains high customer satisfaction ratings that meet company standards.
Accountable for departmental revenue and expense performance on a monthly basis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, and trends that could affect the company’s strategic objectives positively or negatively.
Tactical Work / Position-Specific Standards:
Retains, develops and manages long-term partnerships with assigned key accounts.
Communicates frequently with customers by telephone, email, and in person.
Executes quarterly account reviews and semi-annual Customer Meetings with assigned key accounts that accurately measures and communicates the distinguishing value of IFTI’s services.
Sells IFTI’s third-party testing and inspection services to inbound calls and executes on IFTI’s established procedures when new business opportunities are identified with current customers.
Supports Account Managers in effectively retaining, developing and managing long-term partnerships with their assigned accounts.
Coordinates the involvement of company personnel and executes company procedures for onboarding of new accounts, in order to meet performance objectives and customers’ expectations.
Monitors Departmental KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) and provide timely briefings to the Director of Sales & Marketing on a weekly basis or as requested.
Entrepreneurial Work:
Recommend to management ideas for the vision of the company, innovations and improvements within your department and position that are consistent with the company’s Strategic Objective.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:
We realize that every interested candidate might not have all of the desired experience, but here is what we are looking for in terms of experience and skills… the more you have, the better!
We seek an excellent performer who has:
A minimum of five years of Sales/Account Management experience. Professional services and/or service industry experience, and/or construction related knowledge are all preferred.
Proven customer relationship management skills at a senior level.
Strong natural ability to problem solve and bring timely resolution to issues.
Highly collaborative, strong interpersonal, relationship builder.
Strong organizer, planner and time manager. .
Excellent listener/communicator. .
Strong CRM experience, ideally Salesforce.
Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
ATTRIBUTES/CAPABILITIES:
Ability to travel. You may visit customers during the year and possible attendance at a tradeshow. All travel is in the US or Canada. Travel may occur six to ten times per year, for a few days at a time.
This position requires a person who is committed to delivering the highest level of customer service in order to retain and increase the sales volume of every Key Account.
This position requires a hands-on, successful customer manager who inspires a team with leadership and a commitment to customer acquisition and retention.
You embrace a company environment that is systems and procedure driven, with high-quality work standards.
High integrity.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Problem solver; resourceful.
Energetic/enthusiastic/outgoing/positive outlook.
Professional appearance, demeanor, attitude.
Inspirational.
Self-motivated.
Hard working team member… 45+ hour work week.
Entrepreneurial; get the job done attitude and commitment.
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:
College education preferred, but not required. Business degree is a plus.
REWARDS/BENEFITS/COMPENSATION:
Competitive salary, medical benefits, vacation and opportunities for career growth and training. Potential company bonus. 401k retirement plan. Office is across the street from Concord BART station. IFTI provides access to an exercise facility in the office building.
TO APPLY:
Please read company website before sending resume.
Please email your resume and cover letter with “IFTI” in the subject line.
Local candidates only.
Qualified resumes with cover letter will receive notification of receipt.
Please not send your resume to the client directly.
Lisa K. Locke
Locke and KEY Recruiting, Hiring and Consulting Services
We are the source of your hire power.
Mail: P.O. Box 2873, Alameda, CA 94501
Phone/Fax 510-533-2055
Email to send resume/cover letter: lklocke@lockeandkey.com
Web: http://www.lockeandkey.com
Flexible recruiting solutions for your KEY hiring needs
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/lisalocke; if you would like to connect, please invite me.
Keep our number for the next time you need candidates. We help companies hire people.