Account Director

SBM Management_; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

SBM Management is seeking an Account Director in Durham, NC to plan, develop, and implement customer strategies for retention and growth within assigned accounts. The role requires leading cross-functional teams and coordinating strategies with corporate growth plans to optimize pricing, positioning, and packaging.

The position involves travel and demands a strong background in client relationship management and market analysis at a senior level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field with 5–8 years of experience.
• May require a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and growth/retention for client programs.
• Reviews research to anticipate competition and market trends.
• Consults with development teams on market requirements and product features.
• Communicates strategies across marketing, operations, communications, and sales to executives.
• Coordinates strategy with the corporate growth plan.
• Collaborates with other departments on pricing, positioning and packaging.
• Evaluates program results and recommends strategic changes.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Market analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management

Job description

Title:Account DirectorJob Description:NOW HIRING: Account DirectorCompensation: $140,000-$150,000 per yearTravel is required for this roleJob OverviewPlans, develops, and implements customer strategies for the retention of existing business and growth within a specific customer by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.Roles & ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.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 relationshipConsults with development teams on market requirements and product featuresCommunicates strategies including marketing, operations, communications, sales, and employee satisfaction from assigned customer to executive teamCoordinates and aligns strategy with corporate growth plan.Works with other departments to help develop relationship with regards to, pricing, positioning, and packagingEvaluates and analyzes program results and presents recommendations for changes in strategyQualificationTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.Education and/ or Experience: 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.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: May be required to have a valid driver’s license.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesCarries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, and directing work; performance evaluations; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Ensure employees are properly trained on tasks and safety requirements.Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.Benefits:SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages. For information about SBM's benefits, please visit SBM's website at:www.sbmmanagement.com/careers Careers – SBMSBM Management Services, LP and its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity workplaces. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.