General Description:
This new St. Louis position is responsible for driving business development & client relations for out of town national clients who are serviced by our Client. This individual will identify potential clients for full service market research services, including research design, strategy, moderation and contact. This individual will also identify potential clients in need of data collection services utilizing qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Once identified, this Account Manager will contact those prospective clients to create awareness of and interest in utilizing our client’s services. The Account Manager would also assist and play a key role in the ongoing, multi-channel marketing efforts for our client.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Identify, qualify and make initial contact with prospective national clients utilizing multi-market, “full service” focus group/research facilities. Develop the relationship with the prospective client and help them move to our client (your employer) for their research.
• Develop and maintain long term client relationships resulting in their loyalty, ongoing satisfaction and sales.
• Support internal practices for delivering superb research execution including, estimates and proposal preparation, project management and client support.
• Travel as necessary in support of client acquisition and retention.
Experience:
We’re looking for an ambitious and entrepreneurial sales and marketing pro who has direct experience with research, focus groups and/or moderators, from either the research, agency or client side. We’re looking for candidates with five to seven years of total experience, with several of those years including direct involvement with research. We want someone who personable and has proven the ability to multi-task while being extremely detail oriented. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to be outgoing, yet assertive with all of the personalities involved in the execution of a campaign, while maintaining a sense of humor.
Compensation:
There is a base salary commensurate with your prior earning history and experience. Additionally, there is a benefits package including medical, 401K with company match, bonus potential, two weeks vacation and the week between Christmas and New Years off as well! There is an additional intangible benefit in that the creative atmosphere and spirit of this agency is unsurpassed anywhere. There is no relocation expense being provided for this position. Candidates should be currently living in the St. Louis Metro region.
About our Client:
Our client is the premier research and focus group facility in the Midwest, headquartered in the St. Louis mid-County area. They are part of an international network and provide a full range of research capabilities including, moderators, research strategy, design and execution. Additionally they can provide recruiting services in any domestic or international market. The facility is new, modern and luxurious, equipped with the latest high technology equipment to dynamically support their clients’ needs. The atmosphere is relaxed, but busy. Your colleagues will be thrilled to support you and help you participate in the continued growth of an already very successful business. It’s a fun place to work. EOE
Please apply through our website (www.Bishop-Partners.com). With respect, and our apologies in advance, we can only respond to candidates of interest to our client.
