Renewal Account Manager, Client Development - Chicago

Renewal Account Manager, Client Development Chicago, 2008

We are Cision! Bacon s Information is now Cision, the leading global provider of media research, distribution and monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world Cision provides insight, expertise and intelligence that improves performance and builds reputation.

As a result of company growth, we are seeking a Renewal Account Manager to be apart of our Chicago sales team.

The Renewal Account Manager will focus on renewing and developing current relationships with strategic accounts. This role includes relationship building skills and the ability to sell additional services to an existing client base. Main Tasks/Responsibilities: Meet monthly account renewal rate goal as detailed in compensation planMeet sales activities as detailed in compensation planSell additional services to assigned clienteleDocument all client calls and transactions in the appropriate CRM applicationConduct client training/support on different software applications Responsible for passing leads in a timely mannerWork with multiple internal client service groups to ensure the customer experience is seamlessImplement large scale enterprise wide systems into a variety of different corporate and agency settingsConsult with client to ensure premium value is being gainedPre and post-sales consultation responsibility (renewal and up-sell of services)Additional duties as assigned Requirements: Minimum of 3 years inside sales experienceA communications, public relations or journalism background preferredProficient using a variety of software applicationsExperience selling or demonstrating softwareBachelor s degree strongly preferred Additional Requirements: Able to work as a team player in coordinating and implementing sales objectives as well as independentlyNeeds minimal support, training and guidance from managementOutstanding verbal and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal skillsEffective time management and organizational skills

About Cision:Cision improves client performance through integrated services and software solutions for reputation and campaign management, media monitoring and research of media contacts. Cision AB (www.cision.com) is quoted on the Nordic exchange and has approximately 17,000 shareholders. The company has around 2,600 employees and a turnover of SEK 1.9 billion in 2007. Cision operates in the US, UK, Sweden, Canada, Germany, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Portugal, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Hong Kong and China, and has partners in another 125 countries. Cision offers a competitive full benefit package, including comprehensive insurance coverage, PTO, competitive salary and an outstanding 401K plan and tuition reimbursement plan.

Please send resume to: Meredith.Schaumburg@cision.com

Required Skills:
Account Management, Business Development, Business to Business Sales B2B, Client Development, Sales Skills