Account Manager

RTC•Rolling Meadows, IL

41d•$97,835 - $154,565•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an Account Manager to pursue new business opportunities and support existing business opportunities with Fortune 100 brands and retailers, with an emphasis on companies in the Beauty sector. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Manage the execution of large-scale physical retail programs, often spanning multiple retail channels and global regions, leveraging a global footprint of manufacturing, logistics, and program management resources. Translate new retail concepts into scalable retail solutions, by using internal skills in developing, engineering, and market-testing client-driven concepts. Create new retail experiences, using our research, strategy, and design capabilities to invent new-to-the-world retail concepts. Lead the activity and create new business within an established account. Effectively approach high-level client targets in retail operations, procurement, marketing, and design. Meet with clients to consultatively understand their business priorities and issues. Through a consultative approach, collaborate with clients to provide solutions to their business needs. Utilize resources within RTC to solve client problems and build working relationships and revenues. Nurture direct and indirect leadership in a productive and teamwork-oriented fashion. Demonstrate common business sense decision-making during daily activity. Coordinate internal resources, manage communications, prioritization, and program resolution related to the account. Work closely with department leaders to ensure that assigned projects meet both RTC’s and the client's overall objectives. Develop specific project plans and coordinate development activities required to meet RTC commitments related to project requirements.

Requirements

3-5 years of retail fixture experience, ideally in a team-based environment; related industry experience is a plus.
We are in the business of relationship sales. Appropriate communication skills are essential to success.
Experience and demonstrated success working with senior level executives.
Travel is required depending on the client’s business needs (domestic and international).
Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated.
Working knowledge of varied manufacturing processes and materials preferred.
College degree preferred.
Reasoning ability, and financial aptitude with an understanding of costs and pricing strategies.
Proven strength in written and verbal communication skills (customer-focused) and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Manage the execution of large-scale physical retail programs, often spanning multiple retail channels and global regions, leveraging a global footprint of manufacturing, logistics, and program management resources.
Translate new retail concepts into scalable retail solutions, by using internal skills in developing, engineering, and market-testing client-driven concepts.
Create new retail experiences, using our research, strategy, and design capabilities to invent new-to-the-world retail concepts.
Lead the activity and create new business within an established account.
Effectively approach high-level client targets in retail operations, procurement, marketing, and design.
Meet with clients to consultatively understand their business priorities and issues.
Through a consultative approach, collaborate with clients to provide solutions to their business needs.
Utilize resources within RTC to solve client problems and build working relationships and revenues.
Nurture direct and indirect leadership in a productive and teamwork-oriented fashion.
Demonstrate common business sense decision-making during daily activity.
Coordinate internal resources, manage communications, prioritization, and program resolution related to the account.
Work closely with department leaders to ensure that assigned projects meet both RTC’s and the client's overall objectives.
Develop specific project plans and coordinate development activities required to meet RTC commitments related to project requirements.

Benefits

Hybrid Schedule with a minimum of two days in the office/week, once onboarding is complete
Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (choose from two PPO plans and one HMO plan based on your deductible comfort level)
Dental Insurance with two plan options (both PPO Plans)
Benefit Value Advisor and Member Rewards (through Blue Cross Blue Shield)
Flexible Spending for Health and/or Dependent Care
Commuter Transit benefit
401(K) Plan with company 6% match (we also offer a Roth option!)
Life Insurance (we cover 3 times your salary - you can purchase more)
Short-Term Disability Coverage (we'll cover this for you too - you can choose to purchase long-term disability)
16 PTO Days (full year)
9 Paid Holidays
Tuition Assistance
Fun Friday Hours - get a head start on your weekend by leaving at 2:30 every Friday (year-round!)
Volunteer Time Off (VTO) plus company sponsored volunteer events
PTO is encouraged not only for vacations but also for mental health breaks.
Work/Life resources such as Legal, Financial, and Counseling are available through our Employee Assistance Program.
Discounts to eligible fitness centers for associates enrolled with Blue Cross.
Preventive Care is covered at 100% (annual check-ups and screenings).
Lactation rooms are available for new mothers at the Rolling Meadows location.
Annual flu clinic at Romeoville and Rolling Meadows for our associates and any dependents covered on our health plan. Flu shots are covered by insurance if the associate elects to go elsewhere.