Associate Account Manager - Branded Promotional Merch

3w3 weeks ago

BDA

Troy, US · Full-time · $68,000 – $72,500

About this role

This Associate Account Manager role is a foundational entry point into a career in sales at BDA. You will work closely with a high-performing Sales Team to support the development and expansion of key enterprise client accounts while being fully responsible for hitting at minimum your quarterly budget goals.

You'll focus on mastering pre-sales activities, building industry and product knowledge, and managing multiple client projects. You'll coordinate projects with attention to timelines, costs, logistics, and approvals, while guiding clients through BDA's order process and compliance requirements.

You'll be part of a fast-paced, creative environment that connects clients to impactful branded merchandise solutions. The team brings energy and bold ideas from backgrounds at Amazon, Microsoft, Nordstrom, and Starbucks, setting BDA apart as the top global Merchandise Agency to work for.

As you grow in this role, you'll develop the skills and experience necessary to advance into a full account management or sales role within BDA. You'll also attend industry events and customer meetings to increase exposure and deepen your sales expertise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field
1–2 years of experience in sales support, marketing, branded merchandise, or a related agency environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a client-first mindset
Meticulous attention to detail and high level of organization
Eagerness to learn and grow within a dynamic, sales-driven environment
Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable to shifting priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Salesforce experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Sales to support account planning and execution
Assist in producing client presentations with creative merchandise ideas
Prospect for new buyers and opportunities within assigned accounts
Coordinate multiple client-facing projects, managing timelines, costs, logistics, and approvals
Educate and guide clients through BDA's order process, compliance, and production timelines
Log and track all sales and project activity in Salesforce, supporting quoting and order status updates
Attend industry events and customer meetings to support account teams and increase exposure

Benefits

Base salary range of $68,000 to $72,500
Flexible onsite schedule: four days per week onsite, one day remote from Troy, MI office
Opportunity to attend industry events and customer meetings to build professional exposure
Join a high-performing, creative team at the top global Merchandise Agency