Account Manager Jobs in British Columbia

An Account Manager in the sales industry primarily manages client accounts, ensuring that clients are satisfied with the products or services they receive, strengthening client relationships, and securing repeat business. They are responsible for sales generation through direct contact with customers, understanding their needs, and proposing the most suitable solutions. They also play a crucial role in project management and coordinating between different departments to ensure that all client requirements are met. These professionals are involved in almost every stage of the sales process, which includes initial contact, product demonstrations, closing deals, and after-sales services.

Important skills for an Account Manager include excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. They should also have strong time management and organizational skills. In terms of certifications, a degree in Business Management, Sales, Marketing, or a related field is usually required. Certifications like Certified Professional Sales Person (CPSP), or Certified Sales Leadership Professional (CSLP) can be advantageous. Prior to becoming an Account Manager, a person might have roles such as Sales Representative, Business Development Executive, or Account Executive. These roles provide valuable experience in customer service, sales strategies, and account management, which are crucial for the role of an Account Manager.

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Account Manager, Nalco Water

  • Kitimat, BC
  • 1 day ago
  • Kitimat, BC
  • 1 day ago

Join Ecolab as a Contract Senior Account Manager!...

Account Manager, SMB

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 2 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 2 days ago

Working as part of Absolutes go-to-market team, Account Managers are primarily responsible for quarterbacking the end-to-end renewal process for a portfolio of assigned small business customer accounts...

Services and Solutions Sales Executive

  • Burnaby, BC
  • 2 days ago
  • Burnaby, BC
  • 2 days ago

Overview Meets on an ongoing basis with Direct Sales Management, to review Professional Services pipeline, forecast, and opportunities. Works directly with Branch Sales Managers, BSC Team Lead and...

Account Manager, International

  • Delta, BC
  • 3 days ago
  • Delta, BC
  • 3 days ago

As part of our International team, our Account Manager works closely with our international customers, from sales planning to order fulfillment....

Strategic Corporate Field: Industry Account Executive - Vancouver

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 3 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 3 days ago

We help the world run better At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every...

Relationship Manager, Commercial Financial Services

  • Abbotsford, BC
  • 3 days ago
  • Abbotsford, BC
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary Job Description What is the opportunity? Your natural flair for connecting to prospects, new and existing clients by providing advice and resolving intricate business challenges is...

Outside Sales Account Executive

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 8 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 8 days ago

Requisition I D : 887073 Store #: EC0728 ESS - West ECP Sales Force-FIELD Position : Full-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information If youve worn a pair of glasses, weve already met. We...

Field Sales Specialist - Ocean Freight

  • Richmond, BC
  • 9 days ago
  • Richmond, BC
  • 9 days ago

Hiring Alert: DHL Global Forwarding is looking for a dynamic and experienced Field Sales Specialist- Ocean Freight stationed in Vancouver to join our team As a Field Sales Specialist- Ocean...

National Corporate Account Manager, Quick Service Restaurants

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 9 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 9 days ago

Ecolab's Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) division is seeking a Corporate Accounts Manager for Western Canada to join its industry leading sales team....

Destination Sales Executive

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 9 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 9 days ago

JOB SUMMARY Partners with the Sales Office to book group events within the group booking parameters. Provides property support by coordinating and executing site inspections/visits for...

What does it mean to join Mobile Klinik powered by TELUS? Our goal is to provide Canadians with an excellent experience We are passionate about people - our customers, our communities, and our...

Account Representative

  • Surrey, BC
  • 10 days ago
  • Surrey, BC
  • 10 days ago

Job Title: Account Representative Status : Casual (Union position) Number of Vacancies: 1 Wage: $29.17 - $33.49/hr (starting at $29.17) Grid : 12 Schedule: Monday to Friday Start Date: ASAP Date...

Account Manager II

  • Surrey, BC
  • 11 days ago
  • Surrey, BC
  • 11 days ago

The Account Manager II is responsible for conducting credit analysis for own portfolio....

Outside Account Manager

  • Burnaby, BC
  • 14 days ago
  • Burnaby, BC
  • 14 days ago

Manager to join our team in Burnaby, Canada....

Relationship Manager Intern, Commercial Financial Service - Agriculture

  • Abbotsford, BC
  • 15 days ago
  • Abbotsford, BC
  • 15 days ago

Job Summary Job Description This role would support clients in our Agriculture Specialized Market What is the opportunity? Your natural flair for connecting to prospects, new and existing clients...

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Salary for Account Manager Jobs in British Columbia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSalesPeople research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Account Managers in British Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.4%
Master's Degree
17.6%
High School or GED
8.4%
Associate's Degree
7.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.7%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Account Managers in British Columbia
2-4 years
29.9%
4-6 years
24.6%
None
24.3%
Less than 1 year
12.1%
1-2 years
8.8%
6-8 years
0.3%


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