Strategic Account Manager
- Vancouver, BC
- 74.000-111.000 $ par an
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
What you will doAccount Strategy, Planning and Management
- Manage a key account portfolio which includes co-development of detailed account plans, relationship mapping, opportunity identification, and pipeline management, acting as a strategic advisor to Account Lead Partner
- Drive annual and multi-year account planning based on an in-depth understanding of client priorities and of KPMG’s services and solutions
- Work with the account team to develop and track the client relationship strategy and identify key stakeholders, develop plans and touch point campaigns to strengthen relationships
- Provide guidance and facilitate the development, strategy and execution for both internal and external client meeting deliverables, knowledge sharing and distribution
- Ensure that all parts of the account team have full awareness of the account activities and results, both business and financial results, acting as central point for information related to the account
- Track, measures and reports regularly on regional financial results and activities against goals and objectives
- Share best practices across accounts and advocates for sharing of resources and tools
- Work with client service and account team to Identify and qualify business opportunities and relationships
- Incorporate, facilitate and act as a champion for KPMG’s sales methodology on active opportunities and client interactions
- Collaborate with proposal and account teams to leverage KPMG resources (i.e. Research, Communications, Writers and Legal) as required for opportunities
- Enable client service excellence through key account teams by being responsive, insightful and connected to the client
- Actively support KPMG’s client feedback program, including formal proposal debriefs, incorporating results into account strategy and future actions
What you bring to the role
- At least 3-5 years’ experience in account management, consulting professional services
- A University degree in business, finance or related field
- Experience working with senior leadership and excellent communications skills
- Experience in project management including working within demanding deadlines and budgets
- Proficient with MS Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Knowledge of sales methodologies and RFP process preferred, marketing and proposal writing experience is an asset
- Familiarity with CRM system is an asset
- Collaboration – effective team player with strong interpersonal skills, teaming and influencing skills
- Communication – excellent written and oral communication and skills to relay complex issues to audiences of varying seniority and expertise
- Deliverable Focused – Proven track record in delivering high quality projects and initiatives with strong attention to detail
- Financial and Analytical Skills – ability to analyze and interpret financial, market and client data
- Management Presence - facilitates effective meetings, effectively influences partners and team members
- Managing Resources - demonstrate cross-functional capability, organizational acumen, project/process management, planning, organizing and prioritizing
- Change Management Skills – Drive and adapt to change, be flexible and resourceful, show creativity and learning agility
- Strong Networker – ability to leverage existing contacts and networks and create new relationships and opportunities