Hybrid Associate Account Manager (Sales & Accounts)

SwagUp Inc.; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust PTO

Vacation days

Benefits including medical

Job summary

BDA Inc. is seeking an Associate Account Manager to join our sales team. You will support the development and expansion of enterprise client accounts while helping the team hit quarterly budget goals.

In this role, you will focus on pre-sales activities, build industry knowledge, manage multiple client projects, and nurture client relationships. You'll collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations to deliver branded merchandise solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in sales support, marketing, branded merchandise, or a related agency environment.
• Direct experience working for a sports team in a sales, marketing or branding capacity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a client-first mindset.
• Meticulous attention to detail and high level of organization.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a dynamic, sales-driven environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable to shifting priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Salesforce experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales to support account planning and execution.
• Assist in producing client presentations with creative merchandise ideas.
• Prospect for new buyers and opportunities within assigned accounts.
• Help develop and maintain accurate records of sales activity in Salesforce.
• Coordinate multiple client-facing projects (i.e.: pop up events), managing details like timelines, costs, logistics, and approvals.
• Educate and guide clients through BDA's order process, compliance, and production timelines.
• Ensure clear communication between clients and internal teams for a seamless experience.
• Log and track all sales and project/opportunity activity in Salesforce.
• Support in quoting, order status updates, and maintaining data accuracy.
• Gain deep knowledge of the branded merchandise industry and BDA’s product offerings.
• Attend industry events and customer meetings as needed to support account teams and increase exposure.
• Other duties as assigned by direct manager and/or sales leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Client-first mindset

Detail-oriented

Organized

Self-motivated

Adaptable

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

BDA Inc. is seeking an Associate Account Manager to join our sales team. You will support the development and expansion of enterprise client accounts while helping the team hit quarterly budget goals.

In this role, you will focus on pre-sales activities, build industry knowledge, manage multiple client projects, and nurture client relationships. You'll collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations to deliver branded merchandise solutions.