About the Role
The Account Manager is responsible for delivering exceptional day-to-day service to assigned customer accounts by managing order execution from quote through delivery. In partnership with a Business Development Manager, the Account Manager ensures accurate order processing, proactive communication, vendor coordination, and an outstanding customer experience, contributing to a minimum of $1 million in annual combined sales.
Responsibilities
- Manage customer orders from initial quote through production, shipment, and delivery.
- Prepare accurate quotes, sales orders, and purchase orders.
- Coordinate artwork approvals and production timelines.
- Monitor order status to ensure deadlines are met.
- Maintain accurate customer and order information within company systems.
- Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for customer questions regarding active orders.
- Provide timely communication regarding order status, shipping updates, and issue resolution.
- Deliver an exceptional customer experience through responsiveness and attention to detail.
- Escalate strategic opportunities or relationship concerns to the Business Development Manager as appropriate.
- Communicate directly with vendors regarding pricing, production schedules, inventory, artwork requirements, and shipping.
- Resolve vendor issues proactively to minimize customer impact.
- Ensure vendor compliance with quality and delivery expectations.
- Work closely with the assigned Business Development Manager to support account growth.
- Communicate customer needs, challenges, and opportunities.
- Assist with preparing customer presentations, samples, and proposals.
- Support sales initiatives by providing operational expertise.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent customer service/account management experience.
- Experience in promotional products or a related industry preferred.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and order management software.
Skills
- Customer Service Excellence
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Vendor Management
- Accountability
- Adaptability
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent customer service/account management experience.
Salary/Compensations
- Minimum of $1 million in annual combined sales
