Account Manager - Client Services

Company DescriptionFor over 20 years, TransPerfect has provided comprehensive language and technology solutions to help our clients communicate and conduct business more effectively in a global marketplace. Equipped with a quality management system certified to both the ISO 9001:2008 and EN 15038:2006 standards, TransPerfect provides a full array of language and business support services, including translation, interpretation, multicultural marketing, website globalization, subtitling, voiceovers, staffing services, multicultural marketing, training and learning, and legal support services. TransPerfect also offers a suite of cutting edge technologies that significantly reduce costs and improve consistency throughout the translation process, making TransPerfect the vendor of choice for the world's leading multinationals.With annual revenues of over $470 million, TransPerfect is the world's largest privately held provider of language services and technology solutions. From offices in more than 85 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170 languages to clients worldwide. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and EN 15038 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong. TransPerfect offers a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time-off, company sponsored life insurance, short term and long term disability, flexible spending account options, and a pro-active and accessible HR department that focuses on the staff's health and happiness.Job Description• Respond to client requests for new project initiatives. Collaborate with various members of the production and sales teams to assess the scope of work and produce cost estimates. The Account Manager assesses the competitive landscape, develops project proposals and negotiates budget and schedule with the client.• Grow existing client relationships through service and technology lead development.• Win new client relationships by attending sales meetings, participating in sales calls and preparing RFP responses and cost estimates.• Take a proactive role in learning about clients’ industry, business needs and company culture, educating the project team, identifying new business opportunities and providing a high level of service.• Perform workflow design and on-boarding for localization services and technology implementations.• Monitor and communicate project progress, ensure strict adherence to deadlines and budgets and ultimately produce high quality deliverables.• Serve as the primary point of contact for client contacts.• Set and fulfill client expectations.• Perform other special projects or duties when required.Qualifications• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college or university• 2-5 years experience in client-facing account management / client service representative role in eLearning, website, software or gaming development or localization.• Superior written and spoken communication skills in English• Ability to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, proportional percentages. Ability to apply these concepts to develop practical solutions• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)• Willingness to travel• The ideal candidate will demonstrate an ability to: multitask in a fast-paced environment, work well with people from a variety of different backgrounds and cultures, build relationships with clients and co-workers, work independently and as part of a team, take active measures to solve problems and commit to a high level of service.Valued but not Required Skills and Experience:• Knowledge of a second language• MS ProjectAdditional InformationPlease Apply Here: https://careers-transperfect.icims.com/jobs/5195/account-manager/job?mode=view