Account Manager

HALO Branded Solutions

Account Manager at HALO, focusing on growth in European client accounts. Managing project timelines and client communications while promoting branded merchandise solutions.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeIllinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Achieve each client's marketing objectives through branded merchandise solutions
Perform custom product research and sourcing, create presentations to present recommendations directly to the Account Executive and clients
Manage a portfolio project timelines, priorities, costs, and international logistical complexities with varying clients
Manage client expectations through professional and effective communication of project changes, order timelines and status updates to internal and external stakeholders
Produce accurate quoting for innovative, custom product ideas
Generate multiple sample iterations for custom product solutions for client presentation and approval
Manage compliance testing with internal and external testing agencies
Participate and manage client pop-up events with a willingness to attend & work them, if needed
Develop strong domestic/international vendor relationships for resourceful sourcing and quoting strategies, balancing the client’s and company’s business needs
Enter sales orders via the Company’s proprietary system
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of quotes, orders and art proofs
Generate reports to track open orders and billing progress
Other duties based on business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years experience in a project management role
5+ years in sales support experience in the promotional product industry is a MUST
Knowledge of European product testing, compliance, rules and regulations for multiple custom product solutions
Highly proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) especially in PowerPoint
Proficient in ERP systems i.e. NetSuite
Enjoy problem-solving, and helping customers through ideation
Comfortable making judgment calls, and prioritizing workload
Professional and polished oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Motivated by working in a goal-oriented, deadline-driven team with autonomy in how you work
Ability to deliver under deadlines with a high level of accuracy
Curious, flexible and good humored with a positive “can do” attitude
Active participant in giving and receiving in appreciative and constructive feedback
Motivated learner that will take advantage of on-the-job training, complementary training programs, career mentorships, and stretch assignments

Benefits

Comp & perks

nationwide coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
additional Voluntary Benefits
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementsales supportcompliance testingcustom product solutionsquotingvendor relationship managementreport generationproblem-solvingideationdeadline management

Soft Skills

interpersonal communicationoral communicationwritten communicationjudgmentprioritizationgoal-orientedflexibilitypositive attitudefeedbackmotivated learner