FACTS Customer Relationship Manager – Greater New York City Area

Nelnet; Pierre (SD); Remote; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payment technology firm seeks an Account Executive responsible for managing client relationships within education services. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of sales and account management experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of FACTS products. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to travel. The salary range is $80,000-$85,000, with the location preference for the greater New York City area.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of sales and account management experience.
• Background in private or public education market is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of FACTS products.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients.
• Ensure client satisfaction and anticipate needs.
• Coordinate with sales and product teams for client needs.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Conflict resolution

Education

4-year undergraduate degree in business and/or technology

Job description

Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides payment technology, education services, and learning management solutions to education and faith-based organizations, serving more than 1,300 higher education institutions, 11,500 K-12 schools, 3,500 churches, and millions of individual students, families, and supporters across the globe.

Our culture of service enables us to form long-lasting and trusted partnerships, while our focus on creativity and innovative solutions empowers our customer communities to thrive.

Responsible for a designated group of FACTS clients utilizing one or more of FACTS' products, AE, SIS, Tuition Management and Financial Needs Assessment. This position works collaboratively with other departments to create client strategy to leverage FACTS best practices and to deliver a level of customer satisfaction that exceeds expectations.

• Build positive line of communication to maintain and enhance relationships with clients.
• Ownership of overall client satisfaction by proactively anticipating client needs and maintaining contact with clients to ensure FACTS is meeting their needs.
• Meet face to face with each client at least two times per year at school location.
• Assist in the coordination of sales and product revisions to existing clients.
• Work closely across FACTS Operations and Technical teams to resolve client related problems and issues.
• Advocate for client needs, such as new features, services and programs needed to enhance the level of services and solutions offered by FACTS.
• Actively participate in the evaluation of new product client requests.
• Work closely with technical support to understand the breadth and limitations of the client product solutions.
• Leverage relationships to expand FACTS solutions utilized by exiting clients.
• Attend trade shows, conference and other events as needed to support client communication and engagement.
• Gather competitive information to assist in continually evaluating market position.
• Facilitate timely communication with FACTS Sales and Account Managers regarding client related issues.
• Work collaboratively with RVP Team, Account Managers, and other departments to develop a strategic customer service plan and to resolve any customer issues.

Salary range for this role is: $80,000- $85,000.

Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Candidates for this role must be located or willing to relocate to the greater New York City area.

EDUCATION:

Minimum of 4-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent), preferably in business and/or technology.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of sales and account management experience.
• Background in Private or public education market is a plus.
• Must have extensive knowledge of FACTS products.

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Positive, outgoing personality.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of client organization and multiple departments of the institution.
• Initiative.
• Assertiveness.
• Ability and willingness to take ownership.
• Flexibility and open-mindedness.
• Adept at conflict resolution.
• Conscientious and committed with a high level of integrity.
• Excellent relationship, sales, and account management skills.
• Ability to travel and work remotely from a home office.

Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or [e-mail].

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.