Account Director

Location

California

Posted

44 days ago

Salary

$140K - $170K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Account Director

SBM

• Plans, develops, and implements customer strategies for the retention of existing business and growth within a specific customer. • Provides direction and develops growth and retention for client specific programs. • Reviews research to anticipate competition and market trends and translate customer’s attitudes of services and relationship. • Consults with development teams on market requirements and product features. • Communicates strategies including marketing, operations, communications, sales, and employee satisfaction from assigned customer to executive team. • Coordinates and aligns strategy with corporate growth plan. • Works with other departments to help develop relationship with regards to pricing, positioning, and packaging. • Evaluates and analyzes program results and presents recommendations for changes in strategy.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, or a related field from a four-year college or university with 5-8 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • May be required to have a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

  • SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages.

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