What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Manager position at Visual Graphic Systems, Inc (VGS)?
Visual Graphic Systems, Inc. (VGS) is a marketing partner for businesses - designing, fabricating, and installing visual communication systems. For over 30 years, we have served clients throughout the country, who are best-known in the architectural, foodservice, hospitality, and retail industries. We have helped organizations build their identities through the unique, patented technologies we offer from off-the-shelf products to custom-tailored programs.
We are seeking a talented, organized, and dedicated individual who will be responsible for the management of sales and relationships with specific customers/accounts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Liaise between customers and cross-functional internal teams to ensure the timely and successful delivery according to customer needs and objectives
· Assist in establishing budgets with the client
· Operate as the lead point of contact for any and all matters specific to your customers
· Timely identification of problems and proposal of creative solutions
· Overall Project Scheduling and coordination
· Ensure the timely and accurate entry of customer orders into the production process
· Collect information from Sales Consultants and create organized, clear and legible production and installation documents
· Contact the customer or the Sales Consultant when any order details are missing or unclear
· Follow up on all outside purchase orders to ensure the timely delivery of needed items
· Review status of jobs in production on a daily basis, or more often if necessary, and advise Sales Consultant, production and installation managers if changes in production schedule are necessary or likely
· Communicate clearly the progress of initiatives both internally and externally
· Identify and grow opportunities with accounts and collaborate with sales team
EDUCATION AND/OR REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor Degree, in a business related field
• 5-7 years of account management or other relevant experience
• Signage and/or graphics experience is required
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
• Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail
• Ability to show solid decision making skills
• Organized, excellent time management and problem solving skills
• Client facing- requires Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• High Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator a plus
VGS offers a diverse work environment, competitive salaries and great benefits which include medical/dental/prescription plans, vision reimbursement plan, life/std/ltd insurance, commuter benefits, Flexible Spending accounts, and a 401K plan.