Account Manager - Finance and Accounting

JOB DESCRIPTION: An F & A Account Manager will drive revenue growth within the Chicago finance and accounting verticle through account penetration and saturation.  We are looking for an experienced sales person with diverse experience in the finance, accounting, and/or staffing industries to drive revenue and account growth in the Chicago finance and accounting market.  We are looking for a competitive, self-motivated individual who has the drive to succeed and contribute to our next level of growth. This is a great position for someone eager to further their career in sales and business development and have the opportunity for advancement within a 400 million dollar company. At Apex, an Account Manager’s primary responsibilities are to produce and lead. They will be expected to use their current contacts in the finance and accounting field to gain market share and serve as a mentor to current Apex Account Managers selling finance and accounting.  In conjunction with the Chicago team and senior management, they are responsible for winning the majority of proposals presented, and generating qualified job requirements from top companies in their assigned territory. They are held accountable for business development and sales performance by delivering qualified candidates to fulfill job requisitions. In order to achieve this they are responsible for building strong relationships with hiring managers and other client representatives in the finance and accounting industries. We are looking for that go-to sales person to provide their expertise in the relationship building sales field. We are looking for someone to provide: • Proven sales experience with the development of new clients into long lasting customers • Ability to establish professional relationships with top F & A managers through lunch meetings and on site visits • Experience prospecting and building a network for new business opportunities and referrals • Cold call experience • Negotiating skills Additionally we continue to train you the skills necessary to prepare you for your next role. Specifically: • Management and leadership skills • Business development techniques and best practices • How to develop and mentor others REQUIREMENTS A successful applicant must have: • 2-5 years experience selling in the Finance and Accounting verticle • Excellent communication and organizational skills • Experience in all parts of the RFP life cycle making sure the company meets all regulatory criteria. • Action and Process oriented • High Energy with a ‘can do’ attitude • Ability to build strong relationships • Ability to drive to results with a strong competitive drive to be the best • Ability to set and manage priorities • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables at once EDUCATION: • Have a Bachelors degree or equivalent experience BENEFITS: We offer great benefits such as: • Competitive Base Salary and Commission opportunities • 401k Retirement Plan with a company match • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance • Long and Short-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Vacation and Holiday Pay • Training and Advancement opportunities • Tuition Reimbursement • Birthdays Off • Philanthropic Opportunities • Referral Program • Partial Gym Membership Paid • Team Building Events Our environment is fast-paced and recruiters work in an open area called ‘the pit’ where they work together as a team to get positions filled for our clients. This creates such a strong culture that 87% of our employees surveyed say they are committed to make Apex a long-term career. Opportunities for advancement are solely based on performance, so working hard can move you up the corporate ladder quickly as we grow into one of the Nation’s top technical staffing firms.  â€œApex Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages minorities and females to apply."