
Associate Account Manager
Buyers Edge Platform
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Assist with onboarding new clients: gather required information, populate systems and order guides, and coordinate internal resources.
- Maintain and update client order guides, product mappings, and SKU data to ensure accurate ordering and billing.
- Support Account Managers and Account Executives by preparing client reports, consolidating data, and summarizing insights for reviews and meetings.
- Monitor client accounts for issues (pricing discrepancies, missing invoices, short pays, mapping errors) and either resolve or escalate to the appropriate team.
- Process routine data tasks: data entry, spreadsheet cleanup, file imports/exports, and basic data normalization.
- Respond to client inquiries in a timely and professional manner (email/phone/teams), and coordinate follow-up actions with internal teams.
- Use CRM (e.g., Salesforce) to log activity, track requests, and update account information.
- Help manage claims and exceptions by collecting documentation, entering details, and tracking resolution progress.
- Participate in cross-functional projects to improve onboarding speed, data quality, and operational efficiency.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying repetitive tasks that can be automated or streamlined.
- Analyze market intel (e.g., USDA pricing, weather impacts) to provide insights to clients and internal teams.
- Identify upsell/cross-sell opportunities by analyzing client purchasing history and market data.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of experience in customer service, account support, or similar role; industry experience in foodservice, distribution, or produce is a plus.
- Proficiency with Google Sheets/Excel (data entry, filters, basic formulas) and comfortable working with data.
- Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) or willingness to learn.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Comfortable working with multiple internal teams and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Customer-first mindset with professional phone/email etiquette
- Problem solver who escalates appropriately and follows through
- Self-starter able to manage tasks independently and ask for guidance when needed
- Analytical thinker with the ability to work with data and spot discrepancies
- Collaborative and positive team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Proactive attitude and willingness to learn and adapt quickly
Benefits
- Amazing coverages to start.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverages are just the beginning!
- Ancillary plans, such as flexible spending accounts for both health and dependent care, critical illness, accident, and voluntary life as well as company paid life!
- 401(k) plan with company match.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
data entryspreadsheet cleanupfile importsfile exportsdata normalizationdata analysisbasic formulasCRM systemsclient reportingSKU data management
Soft Skills
verbal communicationwritten communicationattention to detailorganizational skillsproblem solvingself-starteranalytical thinkingcollaborationinterpersonal skillsproactive attitude