Account Manager
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking an Account Manager to pursue new business opportunities and support existing business opportunities with Fortune 100 brands and retailers, with an emphasis on companies in the Beauty sector.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manage the execution of large-scale physical retail programs, often spanning multiple retail channels and global regions, leveraging a global footprint of manufacturing, logistics, and program management resources.
- Translate new retail concepts into scalable retail solutions, by using internal skills in developing, engineering, and market-testing client-driven concepts.
- Create new retail experiences, using our research, strategy, and design capabilities to invent new-to-the-world retail concepts.
- Lead the activity and create new business within an established account.
- Effectively approach high-level client targets in retail operations, procurement, marketing, and design.
- Meet with clients to consultatively understand their business priorities and issues.
- Through a consultative approach, collaborate with clients to provide solutions to their business needs.
- Utilize resources within RTC to solve client problems and build working relationships and revenues.
- Nurture direct and indirect leadership in a productive and teamwork-oriented fashion.
- Demonstrate common business sense decision-making during daily activity.
- Coordinate internal resources, manage communications, prioritization, and program resolution related to the account.
- Work closely with department leaders to ensure that assigned projects meet both RTC’s and the client's overall objectives.
- Develop specific project plans and coordinate development activities required to meet RTC commitments related to project requirements.
College degree preferred
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years of retail fixture experience, ideally in a team-based environment; related industry experience is a plus.
- We are in the business of relationship sales. Appropriate communication skills are essential to success.
- Experience and demonstrated success working with senior level executives.
- Travel is required depending on the client’s business needs (domestic and international).
- Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated.
- Working knowledge of varied manufacturing processes and materials preferred.
- College degree preferred.
- Reasoning ability, and financial aptitude with an understanding of costs and pricing strategies.
- Proven strength in written and verbal communication skills (customer-focused) and computer literacy.
About RTC
RTC masters the design and detail of retail, helping brands and retailers improve the shopping experience and grow their bottom line. We design retail programs and environments, execute them globally, and build products that improve retail performance. We provide our clients with a cohesive brand experience, expanded retail presence, and consistently better results at a lower total cost. Learn more at http://www.rtc.com/.
Why should you consider a career at RTC?
Benefits
- Hybrid Schedule with a minimum of two days in the office/week, once onboarding is complete
- Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (choose from two PPO plans and one HMO plan based on your deductible comfort level)
- Dental Insurance with two plan options (both PPO Plans)
- Benefit Value Advisor and Member Rewards (through Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Flexible Spending for Health and/or Dependent Care
- Commuter Transit benefit
- 401(K) Plan with company 6% match (we also offer a Roth option!)
- Life Insurance (we cover 3 times your salary - you can purchase more)
- Short-Term Disability Coverage (we'll cover this for you too - you can choose to purchase long-term disability)
- 16 PTO Days (full year)
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance
Perks
- Fun Friday Hours - get a head start on your weekend by leaving at 2:30 every Friday (year-round!)
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO) plus company sponsored volunteer events
Wellness
- PTO is encouraged not only for vacations but also for mental health breaks.
- Work/Life resources such as Legal, Financial, and Counseling are available through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounts to eligible fitness centers for associates enrolled with Blue Cross.
- Preventive Care is covered at 100% (annual check-ups and screenings).
- Lactation rooms are available for new mothers at the Rolling Meadows location.
- Annual flu clinic at Romeoville and Rolling Meadows for our associates and any dependents covered on our health plan. Flu shots are covered by insurance if the associate elects to go elsewhere.
Career Development & Training
We encourage your professional growth and development. We offer mentors with deep industry experience and management who will assist you in defining and realizing your short and long-term career goals and a variety of opportunities for training and advancement.
Compensation
The base salary range for this position is budgeted for $97,835.00-$154,565.00, with eligibility for an annual bonus. The actual base salary depends on various factors and could be above or below the range depending on the applicant's qualifications, years of relevant experience, specific skills, level of education, business needs, and market demand. The full salary range for this role reflects this position's competitive labor market value and provides an opportunity to progress as associates grow and develop within the role. Bonuses are paid based on RTC’s financial results. Any payouts awarded in the first year of employment are pro-rated based on the start date. Program rules are subject to change at management’s discretion.
RTC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, individuals of all ethnicities, people with disabilities (intellectual and physical) and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.