JOB TITLE: Account Manager Updated: May 09
REPORTS TO: Business Development Manager
LOCATION: Mississauga, Ontario
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leasing automobiles and trucks to Commercial Fleet Accounts as well as Individual consumers, members of sponsor groups, associations, employees and fleet drivers. Effectively manage a portfolio to maximize sales, retention and client satisfaction.
SPECIFIC DUTIES WITHIN THE POSITION INCLUDE:
· Ensure a minimum of 100% attainment of sales objectives and those agreed to in the annual performance agreement
· Perform the lead role in the proactive prospecting and management of all Commercial accounts via a regular call cycle on multiple contacts.
· Establish relationships with Associations for increased exposure
· To qualify prospective clients to determine their specific needs and requirements
· To articulate the benefits of leasing and provide comprehensive lease quotes
· To effectively manage the credit process for all Clients by ensuring that all financial statements and other credit information is collected in a timely fashion and that annual and future customer financing requirements are monitored and anticipated
· Develop and implement a work plan to ensure achievement of all required portfolio management activities (i.e. presentations, renewal opportunities, Lease Expiries in addition to any other related activity deemed appropriate by management)
· To prepare, collect and ensure completion of all required lease documents in a timely and accurate manner
· Collect, analyze and communicate all competitive activity on accounts including unique sales initiatives, pricing tactics and any other pertinent information
· Maximize usage of all Addison Leasing resources (Leadership, Remarketing, Sales Support, Risk Management, etc. ) to ensure revenue growth, maximization of lessor spreads and customer satisfaction
REQUIRED SKILLS /EXPERIENCE:
· Professional sales skills
· Ability to assess and effectively respond to varying customer types
· Commitment to service excellence
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Proficient knowledge of lease fundamentals
· Excellent car and truck product and comparative product knowledge
· Proficient in the use of MS Office and Internet applications
EFFORTS /ASSETS:
· Positive
· Persistent
· Diplomatic
· Customer-service driven
ENVIRONMENT:
· Normal office setting
· Outside sales
Please check back on a regular basis for new oppotunities to join the Addison Team.