Associate Account Manager

Coastline Talent Solutions; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastline Talent Solutions in Columbus, OH is seeking an Associate Account Manager to join a fast-growing IT consulting and services firm. This entry-level, client-facing role is built for someone who is driven to learn and grow at the intersection of sales, account management, and technology consulting.

You will manage and expand client relationships, support recruiting efforts, attend client meetings (including some onsite visits), and help with pipeline development.

Qualifications

• Interest in sales, account management, consulting or IT services.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• High drive and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
• Genuine desire to learn the IT consulting industry.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid capacity in Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing client relationships.
• Support candidate searches with recruiting team, aligning client needs and delivery.
• Attend client meetings and onsite visits to deepen partnerships.
• Support new business development including outreach and pipeline management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery and client satisfaction.
• Track performance metrics and account results to maximize revenue.

Skills

Sales

Account management

Client relationship building

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Hybrid work

Job description

Coastline Talent Solutions is exclusively partnering with a fast-growing IT Consulting & Services firm to find their next Associate Account Manager in Columbus, OH.

This is an entry-level, client-facing role built for someone who is driven, hungry to learn, and excited to build a career at the intersection of sales, account management, and technology consulting.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

• Fast-growing IT Consulting & Services firm with a nationwide footprint
• Partners with clients across the Midwest and nationally to deliver high-impact technology solutions, workforce strategies, and consulting services
• Culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, transparency, and people development
• Direct access to Co-Founders and senior leadership from day one
• A company that invests deeply in its people — this is a real launchpad, not just a job

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage, support, and grow existing client relationships within assigned accounts
• Partner closely with the recruiting team to support candidate searches and ensure alignment between client needs and delivery
• Attend client meetings, check-ins, and occasional onsite visits to deepen partnerships
• Support new business development efforts including outreach, pipeline management, and account expansion
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery, issue resolution, and client satisfaction
• Track performance metrics, weekly spread, and account results to maximize revenue outcomes

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong interest in sales, account management, consulting, or IT services
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills
• High drive and resilience — you thrive in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment
• A genuine desire to learn the IT consulting and services industry
• Ability to work in a hybrid capacity in Columbus, OH

WHY JOIN

• Competitive compensation + fast-track growth opportunities (with Phantom Equity Program)
• Unlimited PTO (with manager approval) + 8 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Clear career path into Account Management & Business Development
• Collaborative, high-performance culture with direct access to leadership