Vertical Account Manager

Role Description and Responsibilities

• Primary relationship holder and knowledge expert for large enterprise client(s); accountable to grow revenue and profitability at each client account ·Experience with Consumer and CPG clients
• Consistently expands broader and deeper relationships at the client account
• Understands client problems and strategies/initiatives at a detailed level
• Develops, refines and administers client account plan in collaboration with Vertical leaders, Solutions practitioners and architects, and Client delivery managers
• Aligns with Marketing to provide account-based marketing targeting
• Responsible for generating new Black Box solution opportunities (ideas) at the client account through deep client knowledge and leveraging Solutions development/sales programs
• Focus on cross-selling across Black Box solution portfolio to grow wallet share
• Works closely with solution selling team to support the development of and close-win of opportunities
• Supports contractual and client administration at the direction of relevant functional management
• Supports margin improvement initiatives with Delivery Managers/PMs
• Supports order management, procurement, client invoicing, collections and financial planning and analysis functions
• Jointly accountable with Delivery management to maintain customer satisfaction; track and report CSAT / NPS Job Specifications & Requirements
• Minimum 8 years of experience in client-facing roles or account leadership within IT solutions or management consulting
• Skilled in overseeing and expanding client P&L, with a strong background in CRM programs and account planning
• Deep expertise in the vertical industry is essential
• Proficient in selling across various service lines
• Outstanding communication skills, capable of effectively engaging with stakeholders across all levels, both within the company and in client organizations
• Exceptionally detail-oriented, with the ability to manage and coordinate all aspects of complex projects
• Proven experience with global service delivery models, adept at managing cross-regional operations
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred Key Metrics
• Qualified contacts created
• Account plan completion measures
• Number of opportunities created and average opportunity size
• Conversion Rate % to Formal Proposal
• Qualified Win Rate %
• Order Book Value
• Gross Margin % As Sold
• Revenue
• Gross Profit
• CSAT/NPS scores
• DSO