Account Manager job summary
A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.
Example of an Account Manager job summary
A leading telecommunications corporation seeks an experienced Account Manager to take over all customer account management responsibilities. The successful applicant will focus on acquiring additional revenue streams from existing clientele as well as bringing on new customers who can benefit from our product offerings. As Account Manager, you will be responsible for meeting monthly and quarterly quotas while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. You will report to the Account Management Supervisor and manage a minimum of 175 accounts (with a maximum of 250) at any given time. We’re looking for a sales-oriented professional who values productivity and customer engagement.
Account Manager responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organisation and who the employee reports to.
- Develop and oversee customer retention campaigns
- Participate in and improve upon in-house brand promotions
- Engage with a minimum of 10 customers per day via live contact and follow up with all prospects within two days
- Learn and recognise triggers based on customer behaviour and engage with customers who request to terminate or downgrade service
- Manage budget and hit or exceed monthly quota as established by Account Management Supervisor
Account Manager qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 1+ years’ experience in account management
- Advanced problem resolution skills and communication abilities
- Excellent word processing and spreadsheet skills
- Ability to anticipate customers’ needs and match them with appropriate products and services
- Comfort with working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- CPA certification preferred
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