Position Summary :
Responsible for the growth of the company by identifying current and future customer service requirements; conducting background research on clients and their businesses; selling exhibits; providing service and recommendations to all aspects of the account; ensuring that client expectations are met.
Key Responsibilities :
Build Client Relationships
- Identifying future customer service requirements by establishing rapport with clients
- Developing a campaign strategy, preparing and presenting proposals, concepts, storyboards and other copy
- Selling exhibits, attending shows, supervising exhibit set ups as required
- Identifying new business opportunities
- Prospect for additional business through new and existing business
- Qualify leads
Service Client Accounts
Meeting with client to determine client objectives, requirements and expectationsAnswering questions and requestsMaintain regular communication with customersProviding client with recommendations and solutionsEnsuring quality service delivery and professional standards in a timely and cost efficient mannerMaintain current and accurate database of clientsPrepare Reports
Collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information and trendsMaintain funnelComplete necessary sales forms / DER sheets as related to processPrepare final client contract, obtain approvals and depositCommunication
Leading internal pre and post sales meetings to ensure understanding of client and project needsObtain client budget and design parametres and enter design / quote docketInteracting with company employees to share information for proposal generation, job costing and servicing clientsFacilitate change orders / modifications as neededFollow-up on overdue receivablesChair sales function meetingsRequired Skills / Experience / Education :
Previous experience in trade show industryPost-secondary education required, college degree in marketing, communication, public relations or a related discipline preferredExcellent organizational skillsMinimum 3 years Account Management experience