Job Posting Title Account Manager - Mon - Fri - 8:30am-5:30pm at Williams

Columbus, Ohio, United States

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$73,112 – $76,960Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Professional ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Over 5 years’ experience and a proven track record of being a recognized leader and manager of people in a customer service intensive environment
Demonstrated record implementing solutions that have permanently resolved poor contract performance or difficult situations
Excellent client service skills with a service-minded approach towards the client
Proven experience in the delivery and management of complex multi-service solutions for clients
Minimum of two years of successful financial management; understanding of how day-to-day and strategic decisions impact P&L

Responsibilities

Communicate a vision for how Williams Lea best serves clients across single or multiple service offerings and empower/enable team to bring that vision to life
Execute service delivery, deliver operational excellence, implement optimized cost-to-serve models, apply continuous improvement initiatives, and support team growth and development
Establish the quality of service delivery across portfolio of accounts
Implement standardized processes for all aspects of operations
Track operational controls and ensure management information reporting requirements are fulfilled
Accomplish action items from account plans
Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping client services informed of all critical issues and facilitating open cooperation between operations and client services
Follow delegations of authority for operations team
Partner with functional teams, adhering to appropriate corporate policies, internal controls, and reporting
Manage staff performance including establishing development goals, setting business objectives, establishing priorities, and providing ongoing performance feedback
Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality
Investigate and resolve issues escalated by portfolio client(s) and communicate significant issues to the Operations Director and client services
Maintain strong knowledge of clients’ businesses and the impact of services
Manage overall performance metrics of accounts/departments against contract/target metrics
Provide team with clear communications regarding target metrics/expectations and support their achievements
Escalate operational, compliance, and financial risk areas
Manage the selection, induction, development, retention, motivation, and performance of direct reports
Establish a structured succession plan for key roles
Support new business implementation
Cascade key business and organizational messages down to the associate level, per the appropriate channels
Share knowledge, best practices, and solution designs within relevant management teams to ensure continuous business improvement
Ensure operational processes stay within agreed upon budgets and timelines
Provide training and development opportunities and serve in mentoring role for direct reports
Compile and issue monthly client billing
Manage staff allocation through optimized scheduling and cross-training and foster a strong sense of teamwork

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Account ManagementService DeliveryOperational ExcellenceProcess StandardizationManagement ReportingClient CommunicationStaff Performance ManagementTeam DevelopmentContinuous ImprovementPerformance Feedback

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Account Manager position?

The salary range is $73,112 - $76,960 per year.

What is the work schedule and location policy for this role?

The position is hybrid in the Columbus office, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

What are the key responsibilities of the Account Manager?

Key duties include establishing quality service delivery, implementing standardized processes, managing staff performance and development, tracking operational metrics, and promoting continuous improvement.

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include various health insurance options, 401k with employer match, PTO, life insurance, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, legal assistance, EAP, on-site gym and café, company parking, and additional perks.

What does the company culture emphasize for this role?

The culture promotes high performance, continuous improvement, learning, commitment to quality, team growth and development, and clear communication of business objectives.