
Account Associate
Brilliant
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $60,000 - $75,000 per year
About the role
- Partner with Account Managers to build accurate, production-ready, and client-facing estimates
- Communicate directly with vendors and suppliers to verify pricing, confirm inventory availability, and validate production timelines
- Negotiate pricing when applicable to protect and maintain healthy project margins
- Ensure all estimate details align with client requirements, packaging needs, shipping specifications, and feasibility constraints
- Identify and include all necessary line items such as special packaging, rush charges, less-than-minimum fees, and additional handling costs
- Create shipments and generate accurate shipping rates and tax calculations based on project specifications
- Include relevant Terms & Notes to ensure clear internal and external alignment
- Add Estimated Future Charges when applicable to provide full financial transparency
- Proactively follow up after estimates are shared to clarify questions, adjust details, and ensure client-facing teams are supported
- Identify potential risks or discrepancies early and resolve them before they impact production, cost, or client experience
- Maintain strong documentation within Brilliant’s internal systems to support a seamless transition into production
- Contribute to process improvements that streamline workflows and elevate the estimating experience for both clients and internal teams
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in estimating, production planning, quoting, or a similar logistics-focused role in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong ownership over your work
- Ability to work quickly and accurately under tight timelines
- Financial awareness with a strong focus on maintaining healthy margins
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clarify complex details in simple, client-friendly terms
- Comfort working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities
- Familiarity with project management tools such as Wrike or Asana and ticketing systems such as Zendesk, Intercom, or Front is a plus
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits
- Flexible PTO
- Paid company holidays
- Work from home stipend for new hires
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
estimatingproduction planningquotingfinancial awarenessshipping rate calculationstax calculationsrisk identificationprocess improvementsdocumentation
Soft Skills
attention to detailownershipability to work under tight timelinesproactive mindsetsolutions-orientedcollaborative approachstrong written communicationstrong verbal communicationclarification of complex details