• Strategic Partnership Account Manager

    National Safety Council (Itasca, IL)


    Save lives, from the workplace to anyplace.

     

    The National Safety Council is America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate.  We focus on eliminating the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths.  Through leadership, research, education, and advocacy, NSC focuses on areas where most unintentional injuries and deaths occur.

     

    We are currently looking for a Strategic Partnership Account Manager to join us in our mission to save lives and prevent injuries.

    Position Highlights:

    We are seeking a results-driven strategic accounts partnership manager to manage our partnership accounts. You will be developing partner relationship management strategies, establishing strong client relationships, and suggesting innovative solutions to meet client needs to ensure success. As a strategic partnership accounts manager, you should possess extensive sales experience in a related industry and the ability to generate business leads. An outstanding strategic partnership accounts manager will be someone whose customer-oriented approach and sales expertise result in increased profitability.

    What You’ll Do:

    + Maintaining assigned partnership accounts and providing ongoing client support.

    + Developing and implementing client relationship management strategies.

    + Monitoring and assisting with partner commitments defined in the respective partnership agreement

    + Communicating with partners to monitor client expectations and satisfaction.

    + Identifying new growth opportunities for each partner account to promote products and services.

    + Establishing efficient communication channels and liaising between partners and internal departments.

    + Recommending and implementing improvements to the management of partner relationships.

    + Handling client queries and finding innovative solutions for complex problems.

    + Monitoring sales performance metrics and facilitating timely interventions.

    + Performing recordkeeping, as well as preparing sales forecasts and reports.

    + Travel Up to 50% or as needed for the specific partner

    + Focus on fulfilling NSC’s mission as it relates to the partner

    We’re Looking for Someone with:

    + Bachelor's degree in business management, marketing, or a related field.

    + A minimum of eight years' experience as a strategic accounts manager, or similar.

    + Proficiency in CRM software, such as Salesforce.

    + Extensive experience in B2B sales in a related industry.

    + In-depth knowledge of client relationship management strategies.

    + Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.

    + Great problem-solving and analytical abilities.

    + Excellent organizational and time management skills.

    + This is a remote position.

    + Salary for this role is $120,000 base with an incentive plan.

    Reasons You’ll Love it here:

    NSC cares about the safety, health, and overall well-being of our employees.  We offer competitive benefits, resources, and tools to promote a work-life balance that supports employees during all phases of life.  We offer the following:

     

    + At least 20 PTO days accrued 1st year and 11 paid holidays

    + Flexible work arrangements

    + Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

    + Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care

    + 403(b) & Roth 403(b)  with employer match up to 6%

    + Reimbursable training

    + Dress for your day

     

    Our hiring process is designed to give you the opportunity to shine at each step.  It starts with an assessment where you really showcase your drive for the role. From there, candidates selected for the first interview will discuss their skills and how they fit with our team. If you're a match, the second interview takes a deeper dive into your background and how you can contribute to our goals. After that, we'll make our final decision and let you know the outcome. This is our usual process, and we're excited to get to know you along the way!

     

    NSC is a Recovery-Friendly Workplace.

     

    We support individuals in or seeking recovery from substance use disorder by fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and support. We provide access to confidential resources, reasonable accommodations, and a work environment that values your journey and contributions.

     

    NSC is an equal opportunity employer.

     

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