Account Manager

Adsalarm; Libertyville (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alarm Detection Systems in Libertyville, IL is seeking an Account Manager to manage and grow a portfolio of customer accounts, protect recurring revenue, and strengthen relationships with key decision-makers.

This developmental sales role collaborates with outside sales reps, conducts proactive outreach, qualifes opportunities, sets appointments, and maintains CRM records; a path to Outside Sales within 6–12 months is expected based on performance.

Qualifications

• The candidate must demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills to retain and grow accounts.
• Experience with CRM systems and opportunity management is preferred.
• Comfort with proactive outreach via phone, video, and in-person meetings.

Responsibilities

• Retain and grow an assigned portfolio to protect recurring revenue and strengthen relationships.
• Qualify opportunities, set appointments, and move opportunities through the sales process.
• Collaborate with outside sales reps to develop pipeline and ensure smooth handoffs.
• Proactively outreach to maintain customer engagement and identify business needs.
• Identify retention risks and recommend solutions to maintain satisfaction.
• Maintain CRM records with timely, accurate activity and notes.

Job description

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Job Summary:

The Account Manager is responsible for managing, retaining, and growing an assigned portfolio of customer accounts by protecting recurring revenue, strengthening relationships, and identifying opportunities for upgrades, add-ons, referrals, and re-engagement. This role supports outside sales representatives with activities focused on facilitating team wins, driving sales opportunities, and strengthening customer relationships through proactive outreach, lead qualification, appointment setting, and coordination throughout the sales process. Additionally, the Account Manager serves as a consultative resource by identifying retention risks, resolving concerns, recommending solutions, and maintaining accurate CRM documentation. This is a developmental sales role with the expectation of progressing into an Outside Sales Representative position within 6-12 months based on performance and readiness.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Alarm Detection Systems is an EEO employer.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Manage, retain, and grow an assigned portfolio of customer accounts to protect recurring revenue and strengthen long-term relationships with key decision-makers.
• Support outside sales representatives by identifying and qualifying opportunities, setting appointments, and assisting with moving opportunities through the sales process.
• Partner with outside sales representatives to develop pipeline, coordinate opportunities, and ensure effective handoff and follow-through.
• Conduct proactive outreach through phone, virtual, and in-person interactions to maintain customer engagement and identify business needs.
• Identify retention risks, address customer concerns, and recommend appropriate solutions to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Analyze customer accounts to identify opportunities for upgrades, add-ons, expanded services, referrals, and re-engagement of inactive opportunities.
• Maintain consistent follow-up on leads, proposals, and customer requests while ensuring accurate and timely documentation in the CRM system.