Account & Relationship Management Specialist – National Account Manager

Account & Relationship Management Executive

Location: Remote U.S. (Eastern time zone or Central time zone candidates are preferred; other candidates will be considered)

Overview: As an Account & Relationship Management Executive, you will manage a portfolio of national accounts in the Lippincott Nursing portfolio, with a significant role in setting and negotiating product/service terms. You will leverage your deep understanding of business and account needs to create demand for the organization's products and services, driving revenue and ensuring high customer satisfaction. You will be part of the Health Learning, Research & Practice (HLRP) Business Unit within Wolters Kluwer Health. You will be assigned specific nursing schools and will meet virtually and onsite with executive decision-makers across the country.

Responsibilities:

• Develop in-depth relationships with key decision-makers in assigned accounts.
• Conduct thorough needs analysis to align products/services to customer requirements.
• Negotiate terms and close sales with a high degree of authority.
• Develop and implement targeted sales strategies.
• Track and analyze sales performance metrics and tailor strategies accordingly.
• Conduct regular status meetings with clients to ensure satisfaction and identify opportunities.
• Provide detailed and accurate sales forecasts.
• Support clients during the implementation of products/services.
• Resolve complex customer issues promptly and effectively.
• Identify opportunities for growing, expanding, upselling, and cross-selling within the account portfolio.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Requirements:

• 3+ years of proven, quota-driven sales experience
• Experience selling to executive decision makers
• Experience in higher education, nursing, or the publishing industry preferred.
• Experience selling B2B preferred

Desired Skills:

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills for setting terms and closing deals
• Product Knowledge: Solid understanding of the organization's products or services.
• Sales Strategy: Ability to design and implement targeted sales strategies
• CRM Expertise: Advanced use of CRM software for account management.
• Problem-Solving: High proficiency in resolving complex customer issues.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills for tracking and adapting sales performance.
• Relationship Building: Exceptional ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships.

Travel: Up to 60% to attend meetings on campus or other sites

Compensation: Target salary range CA, CT, CO, DC, HI, IL, MD, MN, NY, RI, WA: $95,560 - $133,750

Equal Employment Opportunity: Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.