Interim Senior Account Manager (Mat Leave Coverage)
External
Wgsn · New York, NYFull-timeHybrid3mo ago
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About the role
We are looking to hire a Senior Account Manager to join our Sales team in New York on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This role will focus on managing and growing an existing portfolio of strategic accounts, ensuring strong client engagement, successful renewals, and continued adoption of WGSN's services while the current account lead is on leave. Salary range - $85,000 - $90,000 This role is office based out of our NY office.
Requirements
- PROVEN SALES EXPERTISE: A minimum of 4 years of experience in sales or account management, selling to senior decision-makers in a B2B environment. Experience with Fortune 500 companies is highly desirable but our priority is hiring those with excellent sales competencies.
- TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS: A demonstrable history of achieving or exceeding sales targets, particularly in a subscription-based product or service environment.
- CLIENT RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: Expertise in developing and nurturing relationships with high-level executives, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor and driving business growth.
- EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Strong ability to present and sell services through proposals, presentations, phone calls, and case studies. Your negotiation skills and ability to influence stakeholders will be essential to your success.
- SALESFORCE CRM EXPERIENCE: Proficiency in using Salesforce (or similar CRM tools) to manage pipelines, track leads, and maintain client relationships. Experience with opportunity management and data-driven sales strategies is a plus.
- RESULTS-ORIENTED: You excel in a KPI-driven, fast-paced environment, managing multiple accounts and priorities while keeping client satisfaction at the forefront.
Benefits
Our benefits and wellbeing package offers flexible benefits you can tailor to your own personal needs, including:Paid Time Off - 15 days of vacation per year with an additional day for each year of service up to 20 days. WGSN also observes the 12 Federal holidays. We also offer 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave.401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - allows employees to save and invest for their own retirement on a tax deferred basis. WGSN matches 50% of the first 6% contributed by employees.Dental and Vision plans with MetLifeHealth Care with Anthem & Blue Cross Blue ShieldLife Insurance, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability - all eligible employees receive coverage at no cost through MetlifeMental Health - WGSN provides many ways for employees to access mental health care including an Employee Assistance Program and inpatient, outpatient and virtual care if enrolled in an Anthem medical plan. Our EAP is available to all permanent staff, regardless of if you elect benefits.More about WGSNWGSN is the global authority on consumer trend forecasting.We help brands around the world create the right products at the right time for tomorrow's consumer.Our valuesWe Are EverywhereThe future is everything, it happens everywhere. WGSN is the world-leading forecaster because we track and analyse consumer behaviours, product innovation, design and creativity, everywhere.We Are Future FocusedWe utilise our global resources and intelligence to research, source and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to produce our forecasts. Everything we do is focused on working with our customers to create a successful and positive tomorrow.We Are RigorousWe source, review and assess quantitative and qualitative data to produce robust, actionable forecasts. To provide credible insights and design solutions for our clients, it is essential that rigour runs through everything we do.Our cultureAn inclusive culture is one of our key priorities. We want our people to truly be themselves and thrive. We love having a diverse team of people who bring new ideas, different strengths and perspectives & reflect the global audience we work with.Inclusive workforceWe are committed to supporting the environment and sustainability, including ensuring our pension plan defaults to sustainable options and striving to be net zero by 2030.Recognising great performance is a key part of our culture. Our Awards schemes recognise and reward the brilliant achievements of our people.We offer a flexible working environment with a wide range of flexible, hybrid and agile working arrangements. Conversations about flexible working have always been-and will continue to be-actively encouraged here, but we do not offer full remote working.We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing, so if you require any reasonable adjustments that would make you more comfortable during the process, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you.A Note for ApplicantsWe use AI to help our team screen applications and identify candidates whose skills and experience match the role. This technology removes personal information to promote a fair and unbiased process. We believe this tool helps us find the best talent while maintaining transparency and fairness.A Note for Recruiters
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