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Associate Account Manager - job 2 of 2

Most companies claim to have the best people. We say to them, "Keep dreaming." Our people are second to none. They set us apart with their entrepreneurial spirit, ambition and an unhealthy obsession with Halloween. (Have you seen the pictures?) They come to us from the likes of Amazon, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Starbucks and the sports world, bringing energy, bold ideas and a willingness to dive into the unfamiliar. It's our people that make BDA one of Seattle's 100 Best Companies to Work for.

BDA wants energetic, entrepreneurial self-starters hungry to grow and nurture our clients’ brands. As a relationship and merchandise expert, you have a proven track record of meeting sales targets and developing cutting-edge ideas that drive healthy, sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

Deliver perfect orders with a focus on ease of process for client
Work with Sales Director to set and implement sales strategies for growth of assigned accounts.
Work within assigned budgets to maintain profitability.
Research, analyze, and capitalize on market opportunities. Minimize effects of competitive activity.
Encourage overall client relations – exhibit high levels of customer service to ensure smooth operations and long-term client partnerships. Develop positive, respectful, long-term relationships between BDA and clients.
Produce high quality service and products. Results driven, flexible and agile.
Perform your job with energy, accountability, urgency, deadlines, and passion.
Other performance expectations as defined by Sales Director

Experience Requirements

1-2 years inside sales experience, account management or client service experience
Proven track record of increasing sales through client relationships & development or successful account management and support
Understand financial aspects of sales role, gross margins, sales reports, etc
Prior experience with ad specialty, advertising or promotions industry preferred but not required.

Job Skills & Traits

Experience in start-up, or highly entrepreneurial companies preferred.
Solutions-based mentality, consultative approach to account support
Self-starter, high energy with strong drive to work hard and excel.
Good client phone presentation skills.
Experience selling to low or mid-level marketing and agency partners. Detail oriented.
Autonomy through high responsibility and result driven planning.
Proven ability to create strong client partnerships.
Ability to build consensus and generate excitement and enthusiasm for new initiatives.
Strong computer/technical aptitude and knowledge of managing results through computer reports/CRM systems.
Excellent customer service to both internal and external clients.
Project management skill as well as an ability to multi task and prioritize.

We are pleased to share the base salary range for this position is $70,000. If you are hired at BDA, your compensation will be determined based on factors that may include geographic location, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any offer. In the spirit of pay transparency, the range listed is the full base salary range for the role and hiring at the top of the range would not be typical, in order to allow for future salary growth. The range listed is just one component of BDA’s total compensation and rewards programs, which includes: robust PTO; vacation, a paid volunteer day, holidays and summer Fridays, Benefits; medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, 401k; tuition reimbursement, mental health and financial wellness programs and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement. Certain revenue-generating positions may be eligible for incentive compensation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

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