Account Manager, Home Builder - 1589

J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information firm that conducts independent and unbiased surveys of customer satisfaction, product quality and buyer behavior. Today, the firm's services include industry-wide syndicated studies; proprietary (commissioned) tracking studies; media studies; forecasting; and training services, as well as business operations analyses, and consultancies on customer satisfaction trends.


 


We are currently seeking an Account Manager, Real Estate and Construction Industries, in Westlake Village, CA.


 


Key Goals of this Position:


Reply to inquiries from prospective clients and qualifiy potential sales leads

Proactively follow up on prospective client leads

Produce marketing collateral, presentations, proposals, and contracts

Participate in sales presentations to potential syndicated and proprietary clients

Contribute to research design and implementation

Contribute to research analysis and reporting from a business, market, and industry perspective

Schedule and conduct presentations of study findings for clients (U.S. travel required)

Serve as account contact for select clients

Follow industry trends and monitors clients’ business developments



Education/Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or universityFour or more years of related work experienceDemonstrated analytical skillsResearch project management experience preferredMust be dedicated to quality (exhibit zero tolerance for errors), have passion (exhibit strong work ethic/take ownership), and demonstrate visionSuperior oral and written communication skillsIntermediate to advanced client presentation skills (audiences from 6 to 60+)Self-starter with strong organizational skills including the ability to prioritize tasks, anticipate challenges, and proactively overcome unforeseen hurdlesExcellent interpersonal relationship skills and team orientationStrong client focus, some sales experience preferredHigh level of proficiency in MS Office suiteModerate travel requiredSome experience with analytic tools (e.g., mTAB, SPSS, SAS) preferred