Service Account Manager

About the Role

Develop, service, and maintain the relationship and business for a client or group of clients related to service and/or special projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage overall client relationship or multiple client relationships.
• Responsible for continued development of client relationships.
• Identify and qualify new sales leads through various methods (cold calling, networking, referrals, etc.)
• Maintain an organized and up-to-date sales pipeline, tracking progress and reporting to management.
• Negotiate terms and pricing with clients, prepare estimates, write proposals, and present solution(s) aiming to close deals that are beneficial to both the client and the company.
• Review and develop solutions for client's needs.
• Establish capital budgeting for clients.
• May be required to oversee execution of work.
• Approve vendor or subcontractor invoices.
• Review and respond to client requests for proposals.
• Preliminary review of contracts, purchase orders, & change orders per company policy limits
• May create and manage scheduled maintenance agreements for clients.
• Support the dispatch of service technicians and other related trades people for client projects.
• Track and manage profitability of client base utilizing company accounting system.
• Coordinate jobsite activities such as deliveries, rigging, equipment, tools, etc.
• Perform other administrative activities including, but not limited to, drafting and responding to emails, electronic filing, and working with internal and external clients.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record which, per Company's vehicle policy, allows operation of a company vehicle.
• Exercise initiative or, as directed, perform additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to understand and implement best practice standards
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
• Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems
• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Listening skills
• Ability to adapt to change and stress in the work environment and manage competing demands while maintaining high performance levels
• Ability to be proactive and resourceful
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Proficiency in MS Office and all other company utilized software
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team
• Ability to learn and use a variety of software, tools, and systems necessary to meet business needs
• Knowledge of construction industry terminology and documents

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college/university or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of sales or trade related work experience required.
• Other work-related experience such as military, public service, on the job training programs, etc. may meet this requirement as determined by local management.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Requires occasional travel to job sites with periods of overnight travel
• Normal office environment
• Periods of time walking on construction sites
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Frequent activity: sitting, viewing, and typing on computer screen
• Occasional activity: standing, walking, bending, reaching above shoulder, climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling
• At times will be required to use a ladder and work at tall heights (i.e. roof top, access ladders, scissor-lift, scaffolding)
• Safety-sensitive position that requires extreme focus and attention to safety hazards and safety protocols.