Associate Account Executive
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Before you apply
LocationShanghai
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2–10 yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedJul 16, 2020 · 6y ago
Verified live5h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's Degree
2 to 5 years of account management experience
Ability to establish Director & VP level relationships
Ability to navigate complex organizations, and achieve sales goals
Ability to oversee a book of business generating annual revenues of $500k to $2M or comparable complexity, based on geography, market or industry
5 to 10 years account management experience in related field
Master's Degree in relevant field
Knowledge of Acxiom's products and services
Industry knowledge
About the role
The Associate Account Executive acts as the coordination point for all client services within Acxiom (account management, sales, lines of business, delivery and technology services). An Associate Account Executive is focused on account retention, revenue growth and profitability as indicated by the Account Plan. They manage the satisfaction of client accounts and engage in extensive client communication to troubleshoot account complications while ensuring service level agreements are maintained.
JOB ROLE SUMMARY
The Associate Account Executive acts as the coordination point for all client services within Acxiom (account management, sales, lines of business, delivery and technology services). An Associate Account Executive is focused on account retention, revenue growth and profitability as indicated by the Account Plan. They manage the satisfaction of client accounts and engage in extensive client communication to troubleshoot account complications while ensuring service level agreements are maintained.
Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Develops and maintains the Acxiom Account Plan in conjunction with the Senior/Managing Account Director. Facilitates the documentation and execution of the long term account strategy that is updated routinely resulting in growth, profitability, superior client satisfaction, improving Acxiom product penetration within assigned account(s) as well as selling into client’s lines of businesses.
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Primarily responsible for maintaining/retaining current revenue levels and contracts within defined book of accounts.
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Meet and exceed revenue run rate and incremental growth targets, profitability targets and other sales related goals. Manages accounts receivables collections. Proactively monitors accounts and determines avenues for account growth and profitability acceleration including new business, up-sell and cross-sell opportunities. Assists in creating accurate forecasts for assigned account(s).
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Engages in extensive client communication, strategic planning and troubleshoots account complications to promote client satisfaction. Develops and improves VP and SVP level relationships within assigned account(s). Promotes the Acxiom-Client relationship by providing consultation and expertise by aligning client business needs to products, solutions and services offered. Assists Account Executive in leading client quarterly business reviews.
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Serves as a Subject Matter Expert in assigned client account in order to positively affect business objectives. Creates value and differentiates our services and products from competitor campaigns.
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Participates in contract negotiations for new and existing business within named accounts. Engaging sales, lines of business and delivery regarding new sales, account growth and contract renewals as appropriate. Ensures account contract compliance.
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Provides on-going client relationship status changes to affected associates such as technical and delivery groups.
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Leads volume management process resulting in accurate volume forecasting and leading to increased accuracy in revenue forecasting for the month, quarter and year.
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Owns Salesforce forecasting (SFDC) and ensures accuracy of sales entries.
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Depending on size of account, may take on a lead role or support the Account Executive/Senior Account Executive.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
METRICS / PERFORMANCE MEASURES
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Revenue retention (renewals/backlog)
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Revenue growth ( up-sell, new )
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Accounts receivable
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Account profitability
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Client satisfaction
RECRUITING INFORMATION
Specific hiring needs may vary by location, industry, client, internal department and other business related factors. The qualifications section lists examples that may be used as guidance when populating required and preferred skills sections of recruiting requisitions / job postings.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
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Bachelor’s Degree
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2 to 5 years of account management experience
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Ability to establish Director & VP level relationships
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Ability to navigate complex organizations, and achieve sales goals
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Ability to oversee a book of business generating annual revenues of $500k to $2M or comparable complexity, based on geography, market or industry
Nice to have
Preferred
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5 to 10 years account management experience in related field
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Master’s Degree in relevant field
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Knowledge of Acxiom’s products and services
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Industry knowledge
Any reference to years of experience should be disregarded in the UK
Travel %
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Ability to travel 25 to 50%
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