Entry Level Account Manager

We are a leading direct marketing firm providing a full range of outsourced marketing and sales force solutions. We are an industry leader in several functional areas of promotional marketing, field sales, and brand consultation. Our work in these areas has brokered a partnership with a home improvement brand, and we are contracted to execute sales, lead generation and account management campaigns on their behalf. The primary goal is to increase new customer acquisition, generate brand awareness, and establish a sales pipeline. 

The Entry Level Account Manager will perform a variety of sales and account management functions in an effort to increase sales for our Home Improvement client. The primary purpose of the position is to generate new business opportunities following proven processes to prospect business leads and close new accounts. The Entry Level Account Manager will deliver engaging presentations in a retail setting with decisionmakers to promote home improvement products and services that are best suited to the consumer. The successful candidate will be a strongly motivated and driven individual who is goal-oriented, methodical, and tenacious, and can effectively interact with a team. This position has significant advancement potential within the company.

Responsibilities:

• Learn, build, and execute proven processes to generate new opportunities with consumers
• Strategize with executives each day on marketing and sales plans
• Engage consumers and business leads daily to educate them in products and services offered
• Continually discover and communicate consumer demand to clients and management
• Leverage marketing and sales tools to create a pipeline of potential customers
• Cultivate and develop strong relationships across departments and with team members
• Increase sales margins by finding the best solutions possible for new and existing customers 

Qualifications:

• A commanding desire to learn and succeed in sales and business development
• 1-2 years related experience in marketing, sales or direct customer service
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment
• Love of learning and work strongly in a team and as an individual