Account Manager - Trade Shows

Account Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide necessary sales support for assigned clients while maintaining good client relations with all contacts
• Develop new business within current client programs
• Initiate and prepare job order documents and associated correspondence for all assigned accounts
• Maintain oversight of the production process to ensure all project objectives are met and completed on time
• Review and approve change orders to ensure costs are accounted for and within project constraints
• Prepare proposals based on cost estimates for construction projects or services requested
• Research and gather information related to delinquent accounts
• Attend production meetings between sales staff and shop supervision
• Communicate and coordinate between departments and remote locations
• Accurately maintain job files on all project activities and write weekly sales highlights
• Travel to assigned client shows and events as needed or directed
• Represent the company and its products and services professionally in line with current marketing direction
• Utilize strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and be self-motivated

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree with or 5+ years of relevant experience
• At least 3-5 years of Account Management experience in the tradeshow/event industry preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including report generation and data mining
• Flexible to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong customer service and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to multitask