Skills & Competencies for Account Manager I

Account Manager I job profile

JOB SUMMARY for Account Manager I

Develops relationships with smaller to mid-sized clients to increase revenue.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for Account Manager I

Pursues relationships with potential new accounts and identifies business opportunities to upsell services/products to current and new businesses. Drives retention and growth among customers by understanding their business needs and helping them succeed. Has detailed knowledge of products and services offered and ensures that products and services consistently meet client needs. Maintains a cadence of communicating with customers to ensure client satisfaction and promote ongoing contract renewal. Advises internal teams on product and service improvements/suggestions based on client feedback. Provides sales quotes and responds to requests for proposals. May support higher-level account managers working with larger accounts.

Account Manager I SALARY RANGE

BASE 50%
$63,792
TOTAL 50%
$68,914
Job Level
P01
Job Code
SM15000424
Education/Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Reports To
Manager

Account Manager I Skills and Competencies List

Proficiency Levels and Behavioural Indicators
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9 general skills or competencies (Job family competencies) for Account Manager I

1 Job Family Competencies – Customer Satisfaction
Proficiency Level -2
Skill definition-Collecting, analyzing, and measuring satisfaction levels of customers to improve our business's service and products.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists the factors that influence customer satisfaction.
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Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Performs customer follow-up to complete all service requests on time.
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Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Uses key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure goals for customer satisfaction.
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Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Trains and guides teams on the methods and formulas used to measure customer satisfaction data.
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Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Promotes interdepartmental collaboration to achieve service level agreements (SLA).
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2 Job Family Competencies – Account Management
Proficiency Level -2
Skill definition-Nurturing a company’s client relationships by providing them with service and support.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists the account management methodologies.
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Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Supports the account management team to assist with various sales activities.
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Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Provides after-sales support to maximize customer loyalty and retention within the accounts.
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Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Oversees the day-to-day account management activities to work closely with other functional departments.
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Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Leads process improvement initiatives to enhance the operational efficiency of strategic account management.
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3 Account Manager I - Skill and Competency
Proficiency Level - 3
4 Skill and Competency - Account Manager I
Proficiency Level - 4
5 Competency for - Account Manager I
Proficiency Level - 5

10 soft skills or competencies (core competencies) for Account Manager I

1 Core Competencies – Products And Services
Proficiency Level -2
Skill definition-Knowledge of the full array of our organization's products and services including those that are created for internal customers; insight into the differentiating factors that distinguish them from those of competitors.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Illustrates how customers use our business's products and services.
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Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Uses precise and appropriate terminology to explain the characteristics of the P/S.
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Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Obtains information regarding the commonalities of diverse products and services within our business.
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Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Proposes solutions to colleagues regarding implementation and operation-related considerations.
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Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Provides a full range of consulting for the product and service production team.
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2 Core Competencies – Self-Motivation
Proficiency Level -2
Skill definition-Ability to identify one's own strengths, set goals and work hard in achieving goals, standards, and targets without external rewards or punishments.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains the importance of self-motivational skills in our workplace.
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Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Shows initiative in taking on new responsibilities to expand knowledge and gain experience.
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Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Follows SMART principles to set high but realistic goals.
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Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Researches communication techniques and work styles to determine ways to help our employees motivate themselves.
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Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Stays current in new reward schemes to boost our employee's competitiveness and retain top talents.
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3 Account Manager I - Skill and Competency
Proficiency Level - 3
4 Skill and Competency - Account Manager I
Proficiency Level - 4
5 Competency for - Account Manager I
Proficiency Level - 5

Summary of Account Manager I skills and competencies

There are 0 hard skills for Account Manager I.
9 general skills for Account Manager I, Customer Satisfaction, Account Management, Business Development, etc.
10 soft skills for Account Manager I, Products And Services, Self-Motivation, Initiative, etc.
While the list totals 19 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Account Manager I, he or she needs to be proficient in Products And Services, be proficient in Self-Motivation, and be proficient in Initiative.

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