Job Summary - This role is responsible for managing operational business relationships with accounts, optimizing strategies, and serving as a point of contact for customers/partners for operational issues. The role participates in contract negotiations, works towards process improvements while supporting project/account teams, and identifies risks and challenges. The role gathers customer feedback, manages records of customer interactions, and prepares reports for senior management. Responsibilities - Manages the operational business relationship with mid-sized to large accounts while supporting project and account teams in designing customer solutions and optimizing operational processes. - Analyzes account financials to develop financial strategies to maximize profitability and ROI for both the organization and the customer. - Acts as a point of contact for customers and/or partners for operational issues, concerns, and escalations. - Identifies process gaps, advocates for process improvements, and implements changes to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. - Prepares presentations and reports for senior management and key stakeholders, outlining the status of strategic accounts, financial performance, and operational excellence initiatives. - Participates in negotiations for contracts and agreements with key customers or partners to ensure that terms are favorable and aligned with the organization's objectives. - Develops strategies for gathering, analyzing, and acting on customer feedback to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty. - Maintains detailed records, documentation, and reports related to customer interactions, operational processes, and project progress in adherence to all relevant regulations and standards. - Identifies and manages risks associated with customer accounts and operational processes to ensure business continuity. - Stays updated with the latest industry trends and technological advancements while guiding junior team members in navigating day-to-day challenges. Education & Experience Recommended - Four-year or Graduate Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence. - Typically has 4-7 years of work experience, preferably in account management, business development, supply chain, customer service, or a related field or an advanced degree with 3-5 years of work experience. Preferred Certifications - Certified Sales Operations Professional (CSOP) Knowledge & Skills NA Cross-Org Skills - Effective Communication - Results Orientation - Learning Agility - Digital Fluency - Customer Centricity Impact & Scope - Impacts multiple teams and may act as a team or project leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision making process. Complexity - Responds to moderately complex issues within established guidelines. Disclaimer 2073