Sr. Account Manager, Exhibits & Tradeshows at Horizontal Talent
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
About the Job
Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Account Manager with a strong background in the tradeshow/exhibit industry. This role is integral to our client's team, ensuring the successful execution of all client projects from inception to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and nurture relationships with large, complex clients to boost revenue
- Participate in client meetings and provide sales quotations/proposals
- Directly interface with clients, managing accounts efficiently and effectively
- Oversee all project-related meetings and compose all work orders and change orders
- Coordinate the delivery of engineering drawings and monitor job profitability
- Ensure quality control of fabricated properties and maintain comprehensive project files
- Prepare all show service forms on behalf of the client and order on-site services
- Travel to show sites to coordinate service execution as necessary
- Maintain accurate records of labor and materials charged on behalf of clients
- Close out all jobs upon completion and prepare jobs for billing
- Assist with training of new account managers and participate in project presentations
Qualifications:
- High School diploma and 3-5 years of experience in an Account Management role (some college preferred)
- Strong knowledge of exhibit construction technologies and materials
- Ability to read and interpret design and engineering drawings
- Experience with on-site installation and dismantling
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with a keen attention to detail
- Strong orientation toward customer service and robust communication skills
- Proven leadership ability and experience in team building
This role requires a full onsite presence until the candidate is up to speed, after which a hybrid schedule with 1-2 remote days per week will be implemented. The position is based in our client's location in Bolingbrook, IL. Our client is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us. All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
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