Desjardins business account manager developing strategic client relationships and negotiated service agreements. Managing complex portfolios while balancing client satisfaction, profitability, risk, and business growth.
Responsibilities
Maintain lasting, personal business relationships with important clients to promote services
Manage accounts as the link between clients and the organization
Ensure clients have the products and services they need, use them correctly, and are satisfied
Recommend strategies and solutions to meet targets, including risk management, portfolio profitability, and improved business relationships
Identify and analyze member/client needs
Develop custom solutions and prepare integrated service offers balancing satisfaction, profitability, and risk
Negotiate product and service terms
Identify business opportunities that add a competitive edge to existing products and services
Participate in public relations activities
Maintain a presence in the business community
Lead, influence, and serve as expert advisor to clients and practitioners
Promote services and maintain business relationships with members and clients
Represent and negotiate on behalf of Desjardins and enter the organization into strategic agreements with clients
Help the unit achieve sales and business development objectives
Manage prestige accounts with significant development potential and highly complex, diverse needs
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of eight years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Strong communication skills in both French and English, both oral and written
Ability to communicate effectively and thoroughly understand clients’ expressed needs
Extensive knowledge of the organization and line of business
Interpersonal savvy
Communicates effectively
Drive results
Interpersonal Savvy
Benefits
Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
Recruitment process and job accommodations at any stage, upon request
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