Account Manager Trainee

The Account Manager Trainee will work directly with potential customer accounts to establish a proper connection and comprehensive sales solution to fulfill our client’s account requirements based on the assigned account’s products, services, and promotions within the desired timeframe. The Account Manager Trainee plays a major role in the success of our company and the future success of our clients. The Account Manager Trainee is the liaison between our clients and our customers. The Account Manager Trainee position is responsible for increasing the customer base by maintaining relationships with existing customers and by developing new relationships.Account Manager Trainee Responsibilities:Engage daily with potential new account leads and provide impeccable customer support to each individualAttend account management meetings throughout the weekdays and any scheduled conference calls assigned by the account you are working withMust have a handle on the full cycle of sales including being educated on the account and the territory, prospecting, scheduling appointments and closing all dealsGenerate new business and customers by reaching out to consumers on a day-to-day basisProvide in-depth product knowledge to each potential new customer account lead and be prepared for with cost/benefit analysis on the local competitionDocument and track various sales activity and trends within the region and the account assignedWork within a team and provide guidance if needed on their assigned accountsAccount Manager Trainee Requirements:1-2 years experience in a customer service or sales role with demonstrated successAdditional experience in business development, management, customer service, retail, or hospitality preferredExcellent communication skills especially in simplifying information to be easily understandable to customers, answering questions thoroughly and maintaining a reassuring positive demeanorEagerness to develop a leadership mentality and learn alongside other teammatesThe ability to travel to and from customer meetings and potentially nationally for conferences and workshops - this may also require some scheduling flexibility as needed