Design and Sales Account Manager

Provosigncompany; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Job summary

Prov osigncompany is seeking an Account Manager in the signage sector to deliver exceptional customer service, design support, and sales growth. You will be the primary client contact, handling inquiries via phone and email, presenting quotes and proofs, and driving the entire sales cycle from initial contact to close.

Responsibilities include order processing, collaboration with production/design teams, maintaining CRM data, and meeting sales targets while building lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience using Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW to prepare design layouts for proposals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client interaction.
• Inside sales or customer service experience, preferably in signage or construction.
• Strong knowledge of signs and graphics; understanding of visual communication products.
• Proficiency with CRM systems to manage customer data and sales activities.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to resolve customer issues quickly.
• Attention to detail in quotes, orders and records.
• Solid negotiation and phone handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle inquiries from new and existing clients about signage products and services.
• Provide quotes, proofs and proposals with accurate project details.
• Build and maintain relationships to foster trust and loyalty.
• Guide clients through the sales process from inquiry to close.
• Process orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with production and design teams to meet expectations.
• Deliver high-level customer service and resolve issues.
• Maintain CRM data and track sales activities.
• Strive to meet and exceed sales targets and contribute to growth.

Skills

Communication

Inside Sales

Customer Service

Product Knowledge

CRM Proficiency

Time Management

Negotiation

Detail Orientation

Problem Solving

Phone Skills

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

CorelDRAW

CRM Software

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance

An Account Manager in a sign shop plays a vital role in providing exceptional customer service, design and sales support to clients seeking signage solutions. They are primarily the first point of contact for clients, handling inquiries via phone, email, and developing key customer accounts.

Here's a breakdown of the key elements of their job description.

Core Responsibilities:

• Handling inquiries: Responding to new and existing client inquiries about signage products and services.
• Providing quotes, proofs and proposals: Gathering project details, calculating costs, and presenting quotes to clients.
• Building relationships: Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients to encourage trust and loyalty.
• Managing the sales process: Guiding clients through the sales cycle from initial inquiry to closing deals.
• Order processing: Ensuring timely and accurate processing of customer orders.
• Collaboration: Working closely with production and design teams to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Customer service: Providing high-level customer service and resolving customer needs and issues. Go the extra mile to engage customers.
• Maintaining CRM data: Accurately tracking customer interactions and sales activities in CRM systems.
• Meeting sales targets: Achieving and exceeding sales goals and contributing to business growth.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with Adobe illustrator or Corel Draw to produce design layouts to customers for presentations and proposals.
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with clients, build rapport, and handle inquiries professionally.
• Inside Sales and/or Customer Service Experience: Proven track record in customer account management preferably in a relevant industry like signage or construction.
• Product Knowledge: Strong understanding of signs, graphics, and other visual communication products.
• CRM Proficiency: Experience using CRM software to manage customer data and track sales activities.
• Time Management and Organization: Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Problem-solving Skills: Ability to address and resolve customer issues efficiently.
• Detail-Oriented: Attention to detail in preparing quotes, processing orders, and maintaining records.
• Strong phone contact handling, active listening and negotiation skills

In summary, an Account Manager in a sign shop acts as a key liaison between the customer and the company, using their sales, graphic design and customer service skills to effectively sell signage solutions and ensure customer satisfaction.