Client Relations Manager

Aristotle; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k plan

Stock options

Casual dress code

Job summary

Aristotle is seeking a Client Relations Manager to serve as the primary contact and relationship manager for PAC and advocacy technology clients. You will oversee post-sale activities, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

You will guide clients on implementing PAC and advocacy programs, manage communications, and coordinate with internal technical teams to translate business needs into technical specs.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in political science, communications, business, international affairs or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Proven track record in the area of customer relationship management.
• Professional and interpersonal skills required to develop and foster positive relationships.
• Project management proficiency.
• Technical proficiency in the areas of web based applications; Basic HTML knowledge.
• Outstanding communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to research issues quickly and thoroughly and develop succinct messaging based on research.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision, as well as a part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software suite and tools.
• General knowledge of the legislative process and interest in politics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and overall relationship manager for assigned customers.
• Measure and monitor ongoing customer satisfaction and identify and deliver programs to increase satisfaction when necessary.
• Provide strategic guidance to customers on the implementation of their PAC and/or advocacy programs.
• Counsel clients on PAC and/or advocacy best practices for achieving legislative, membership and/or communications goals.
• Write newsletters, calls to action, or web content for clients as needed.
• Serve as the project manager for the setup and launch of the client's PAC and/or advocacy software suite.
• Train clients on the proper use of the PAC and/or advocacy software to meet their program goals and objectives.
• Serve as the liaison between the customer and the internal technical teams and translate general business requirements into high level technical specifications.
• Document custom technical product requirements originating from clients and test those custom features once deployed by the development team.
• Identify and pursue upsell opportunities.
• Attend events and conferences as a representative of the company and the department.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

HTML knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS in political science, communications, business, international affairs or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Client Relations Manager will serve as the primary point of contact and the overall relationship manager for a number of PAC and advocacy technology and website services clients. The Client Relations Manager will oversee all post-sale activities associated with the client and will be responsible for ensuring that client projects are delivered on time and within budget. The Account Manager will also be responsible for managing client expectations, communicating project status information, increasing customer satisfaction, ensuring customer retention, engaging in proactive communication, identifying and pursuing up sell opportunities, and resolving product/business issues experienced by the clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and overall relationship manager for assigned customers
• Measure and monitor ongoing customer satisfaction and identify and deliver programs to increase satisfaction when necessary
• Provide strategic guidance to customers on the implementation of their PAC and/or advocacy programs
• Counsel clients on PAC and/or advocacy best practices for achieving legislative, membership and/or communications goals
• Write newsletters, calls to action, or web content for clients as needed
• Serve as the project manager for the setup and launch of the client's PAC and/or advocacy software suite
• Train clients on the proper use of the PAC and/or advocacy software to meet their program goals and objectives
• Serve as the liaison between the customer and the internal technical teams and translate general business requirements into high level technical specifications
• Document custom technical product requirements originating from clients and test those custom features once deployed by the development team
• Identify and pursue upsell opportunities
• Attend events and conferences as a representative of the company and the department

Salary Range: $60k-$72k per year

Requirements

• BA/BS in political science, communications, business, international affairs or related field preferred
• 2-5 years of relevant work experience
• Proven track record in the area of customer relationship management
• Professional and interpersonal skills required to develop and foster positive relationships
• Project management proficiency
• Technical proficiency in the areas of web based applications
• Basic HTML knowledge
• Outstanding communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to research issues quickly and thoroughly and develop succinct messaging based on research
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision, as well as a part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft software suite and tools
• General knowledge of the legislative process and interest in politics

Benefits

• All positions are Full-Time, with competitive compensation, medical benefits, paid vacation, 401k plan and stock options.
• Casual dress code and a non-corporate atmosphere make this a fun place to work and learn in a team environment.
• Please visit our website at www.aristotle.com.