Account Manager

Long View Systems

$92K — $120K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of account management or client services experience in IT consulting or professional services
  • Proven experience managing client accounts in managed and professional services, cloud services
  • Experience with solution-based selling in IT Security, Azure Services, and Managed IT Services
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Experience using Microsoft Dynamics CRM
  • Strong understanding of IT infrastructure concepts
  • Familiarity with ITIL, ITSM, and project management methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain trusting relationships with key client stakeholders
  • Collaborate with technical teams to ensure timely delivery of IT projects
  • Advise clients on optimizing their IT infrastructure
  • Identify opportunities for account growth through cross-selling and upselling
  • Monitor project budgets, timelines, and scope changes
  • Ensure clear communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle
  • Provide detailed reporting on project progress and performance metrics
  • Work closely with sales and marketing teams to align offerings with client needs

Benefits

  • Great people and culture
  • Recognition programs
  • Core value of fun
  • Involvement in exciting projects with the latest technologies
  • Flexible work environment for personal and professional growth
Full Job Description
Long View is seeking an ambitious and results-focused Account Executive for our Toronto office who has experience selling Hybrid IT solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide Cloud and Modern Workplace solutions leveraging O365, and infrastructure technology domain knowledge including hardware and software stack with the relevant attached services.

A Day in the Life:

  • Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong, trusting relationships with key client stakeholders, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering long-term partnerships.
  • Project Oversight: Collaborate with technical teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of IT projects, meeting client expectations and deadlines.
  • Consulting and Strategy: Advise clients on best practices for optimizing their IT infrastructure, including cloud solutions, data management, network design, security, and IT systems integration.
  • Account Growth: Identify opportunities to expand service offerings within existing accounts, cross-sell and upsell additional services, and support the growth of the company's client base.
  • Budget and Scope Management: Monitor project budgets, timelines, and scope changes, ensuring projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Client Communication: Ensure clear, consistent communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle, providing regular updates, and addressing any concerns or issues promptly.
  • Reporting: Provide detailed reporting on project progress, account status, and performance metrics, both internally and to clients.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, and technical teams to ensure alignment between client needs and the company's offerings.
  • Strategic Planning: Develop account plans to align client goals with company offerings.
  • Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitors to provide strategic advice to clients.
  • Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure success and identify areas for improvement.


What You Bring:

  • 10+ years of experience in account management, or client services in the IT consulting or professional services sector.
  • Proven experience in managing client accounts in managed and professional services, cloud services, Microsoft and Cisco stack and/or technology consulting.
  • Experience with solution-based selling' and proven success in areas like IT Security, Azure Services, Copilot AI, Data & Dynamics 365, Managed IT Services.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Experience using Microsoft Dynamics CRM required
  • Strong understanding of IT infrastructure concepts, including cloud computing, networks, security, storage solutions, and enterprise systems.
  • Familiarity with ITIL, ITSM, project management methodologies (e.g., Agile), and enterprise technology solutions.
  • Effective presentation skills, strong problem-solving abilities with the capacity to understand client needs and develop tailored solutions.


What Makes You Extra Awesome:

  • Ability to travel as needed to meet clients (Ontario and Eastern Canada).
  • Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, MS Dynamics) and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Previous experience in the IT consulting industry or a related field is highly desirable.


Why Work at Long View?

  • Great people and culture
  • Recognition programs
  • Fun is one of our core values
  • Interesting work - Be part of exciting projects while accessing all the latest technologies
  • Flexible environment - A workplace that values the importance of flexibility for personal/professional growth, happiness and wellness


$92,520 - $120,000 a year

Expected Salary Range plus variable earnings

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