Company DescriptionM3 is the global leader in digital solutions in healthcare. We work with a range of sectors including healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and charities; services provided to these sectors include market research, medical education programs, promotional programs, clinical development, job recruitment and clinic appointment services. M3 has grown by more than 20% year-on-year for the past 15 years, achieving over 1 billion dollars in revenue annually.Founded in 2000, with start-up investment capital from Sony, M3’s mission is to make use of the internet to increase, as much as possible, the number of people who can live longer and healthier lives, and to reduce, as much as possible, the amount of unnecessary medical costs. Key achievements of M3 Inc. include:Named in Fortune’s 2020 ‘Future 50’ list, ahead of Facebook and AmazonRanked in Forbes’ 2020 Global 2000 list of the world’s largest public companiesM3 is the only company incorporated after the year 2000 to be included in the Nikkei 225 IndexListed in Forbes’ ‘Asia’s 200 Best Over a Billion’ in 2019In 2020 M3 founded the ‘M3: Stop COVID-19 Fund’ and pledged one billion yen to support COVID-19 related initiativesM3’s legacy lies in the power of trusted physician platforms. Around the world, M3 organizations leverage these highly engaged digital communities to deliver medical education, job placement, and market research, to improve global patient outcomes.Due to our continued growth, we are hiring for an Account Manager at M3 Global Research, an M3 company.About the Business Unit: M3 Global Research, part of M3 Inc., provides the most comprehensive and highest quality market research recruitment and support services available to the industry with relationships reaching respondents in more than 70 countries worldwide.M3 Global Research maintains ISO 20252 and 27001 certifications with the highest quality data collection and project management capabilities that cover the spectrum of quantitative and qualitative techniques utilized today. M3 services incorporate all of the most advanced statistical and attitudinal methodologies allowing clients to provide world-class offerings and support services to their end-client customers throughout multiple industry sectors. Job DescriptionMission:The mission of the Account Manager is to engage the client, bid effectively, and efficiently to win our share of RFPs in the traditional market research space. The Account Manager will be highly focused on working with the VP’s of Sales to support existing accounts as well as earn new business. This individual must be focused on deepening existing client relationships to generate incremental business and provide excellent customer services to the prospects throughout the sales process.Duties Include:Owns in bidding process for projects including full understanding of project costs and feasibility.Support maintenance of existing business by managing contracts and up-sell/cross-sell opportunitiesActively network within existing client contacts for any new business/prospectsOrganizing client and internal kick off calls, developing insightful proposals and delivering strategic sales communicationsConsulting with clients on sample design and business issues - recognizes the need to adapt a product or research approach to meet the client need and works with appropriate internal resources to develop and design the appropriate solution.Provide superior customer service by working with Project Managers and Research Managers to execute project specifications and deliver quality results to clients; Ensures that all internal team members understand the research design and anticipated outcomesDiplomatically responds to difficult or unusual client issues and can professionally influence the appropriate internal resources to necessary outcome and/or knows when to elevate issues for resolution.Managing bid requests, and ensuring proper and timely delivery; has full understanding of project costs and feasibilityCollaborates with partners and vendors to ensure seamless project executionAct as the liaison between Sales and Project Managers on all projectsLight travel with sales VP to support onsite client visits as well as earn and develop business by presenting capabilitiesQualificationsBachelors degree to equivalent work experience required1-2 years of professional market research experienceExperience in healthcare market research is a plusExceptional ability to multi-task and prioritize requestsStrong relationship building and customer service skillsMust have excellent verbal and written communication skillsSolid time management skillsBe able to problem solve and seek answers and resolutions to daily issuesStrong self-discipline and organizational habitsExcellent presentation skillsAdditional InformationBenefits:A career opportunity with M3USA offers competitive wages, and benefits such as:Health and DentalLife, Accident and Disability InsurancePrescription PlanFlexible Spending Account401k Plan and MatchPaid Holidays and VacationSick Days and Personal Day*M3 reserves the right to change this job description to meet the business needs of the organization