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Senior Account Manager job description

This Senior account manager job description template lists all the essential skills your ideal candidates should possess to meet your position’s requirements.

Christina Pavlou
Christina Pavlou

An experienced recruiter and HR professional who has transferred her expertise to insightful content to support others in HR.

Refreshed on

February 3, 2020

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Eftychia Karavelaki

Senior Recruitment Manager

senior account manager job description

Job brief

We are looking for a qualified Senior account manager to join our Sales team. You will supervise account representatives to ensure customer needs are met. You will also be responsible for creating new business by identifying profitable opportunities.

If you’re customer-oriented with a ‘can do’ attitude, this position is for you. Our ideal candidate has a drive for achieving goals and maintaining a great customer experience. We also expect you to suggest forward-thinking ideas to promote our brand.

Ultimately, you should be able to increase sales and build successful long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Set sales targets and specific performance metrics, aligned with business strategies
  • Supervise and support account managers and representatives to ensure client satisfaction
  • Communicate with clients at a senior level to resolve issues and inquiries
  • Generate innovative ideas to support customers and boost brand awareness
  • Use client feedback to improve customer experience
  • Report on sales results on a regular basis and suggest improvements
  • Identify and approach potential clients
  • Ensure brand consistency
  • Stay up-to-date with product launches and provide support to clients and the sales team
  • Organize meetings with the sales team to ensure all members are on board and deliver within deadlines

Requirements and skills

  • Proven work experience as a Senior account manager
  • Hands on experience with CRM software and MS Office (particularly MS Excel)
  • Familiarity with sales performance metrics
  • Excellent communication skills with a customer service attitude
  • Team management skills
  • Strong analytical and organization skills
  • BSc degree in Business Administration, Sales or relevant field

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