Account Manager- Shelton, CT

Purpose: TEKsystems, Inc. is a leading provider of strategic staffing and managed services for the Information Technology and Communications (IT&C) community. Ranked number one in the industry by IT Services Business Report and as the nation?s largest IT staffing firm, we leverage our core competencies to offer a wide array of IT services including deployment, support, and Engineering, Furnishing and Installation (EF&I) telecommunications services.

Essential Functions:
Reporting to the Director of Branch Operations, the Account Manager is responsible for all steps associated with sales process. Responsibilities include:
-Managing existing accounts
-Developing new business opportunities within existing accounts while increasing account knowledge and updating strategies for account development
-Providing customer service to current consultants and clients within the account and creating an intimate customer relationship
-Generating sales leads, cold calling prospective clients and establishing strategies to develop business and sales in new clients
-Understanding and supporting customer needs and hiring cycles
-Preparing and delivering effective proposals to customers
-Working in a team environment, providing feedback, and coaching the recruiter population

Educational & Experience Requirements:
-Bachelor's degree preferred
-Minimum of 2+ years of successful sales experience preferred
-Experience in staff augmentation or other service-oriented sales, especially within the IT industry preferred
-TEKsystems? recruiting experience can replace the latter two preferences. The Account Manager position is frequently achievable through internal promotion opportunities from a Recruiter to an Account Manager position.
-Excellent written and oral communication skills
-A sense of urgency, excellent presentation skills, and a high standard of professionalism and character are musts
-A desire to learn and teach is neededClassification:Direct PlacementCompensation:
Sales HourPeople. Service. Performance. These values are the foundation of the culture at Allegis Group and our family of companies. Become part of a company that cherishes its people. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package...and a place where you can grow and excel. Allegis Group and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer.

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COMMUNICATION SALES/CUSTOMER SERVICE, Microsoft PackagesContact Information
Contact:Polenick,Amanda J.