Telecommunications Manager jobs in Illinois

We are one of Chicago’s most well-renowned business consulting firms that focuses on our people! We are looking for an Entry Level Account Manager to join our growing team, as the demand from our household clients increases. We represent brands from multiple industries and drive their profit margins by utilizing our consultative approach to business development, customer acquisition, and building long-term brand loyalty.

Our clients are eager to climb to the top of their industries in a new way that focuses on the relationships they have with their target market. That's where you, as an Entry Level Account Manager, come in. We are looking for a driven, motivated, and ambitious candidate to join our team as an Entry Level Account Manager at the ground level, learn our business development and sales solutions, and complement our team, our clients, and our upper-level management! No two days are the same in this role, but all are equally fulfilling, as we emphasize a people-focused culture centered around diversity, exceptional service, and the drive to succeed.

As an Entry Level Account Manager, you will be:

• Creating brand awareness and brand recognition through our business development campaigns which involve working with customers directly and engaging with them in a professional manner one-on-one
• Assisting with the full sales cycle of a customer - this begins with offering knowledge and understanding of all services, notating the customer's personal and confidential information to place the sales order, and following up with customers to ensure they are satisfied with their new service
• Strategizing the best and most effective ways to market each product
• Connecting with the customer to show them our product meets their needs
• Completing demonstrations on the products and answering any questions
• Discussing how our clients compare to their competitors
• Explaining the pricing, promotions, and sales process
• Upselling any relevant products, and negotiating existing contracts
• Creating a customized approach to each customer, while ensuring professionalism and building a personal connection
• Working with other Entry Level Account Manager team members to assist with accomplishing goals for the clients

What we look for in an Entry Level Account Manager candidate:

• Eagerness to learn and grow with us
• Ability to think on their feet and work in a fast-paced environment
• Positive and approachable attitude
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal for discussing with customers and written for corresponding within the company
• Passion for working with people, leading with the “customer comes first” motto

Basic Qualifications for an Entry Level Account Manager Candidate:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 0-3 years of Customer Service/ Sales or relevant experience preferred
• Team player who thoroughly enjoys working with people

Perks we offer our next Entry Level Account Manager:

• Company-funded training events and vacations
• Great and inclusive team dynamics to the companies we represent and the customers
• Virtual meetings to keep you sharp and up to date on new products or features from our clients
• Competitive compensation with bonuses incentivized on individual performance
• Opportunities to cross-train in multiple areas with upper-level managers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,024.32 - $60,244.34 per year

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Work Location: In person