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Laura Edwards

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Resourceful Account Manager offering expertise in building partnerships, retaining key accounts and enhancing profit channels. Strong leader with proficiency in growing professional network, influencing decision-makers and devising successful strategies. Collaborative and strategic team leader with robust background in customer relationship management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Account Manager

Rainmaker Information
05.2017 - Current
  • Cultivated productive relationships with business representatives and consulted closely to uncover needs and match to available solutions across 130 accounts.
  • Contributed to annual revenue goals by selling new services and developing new accounts, while managing personal renewal budget of $3.3m.
  • Mentored fellow colleagues to develop skills and increase company revenue.
  • Collaborated with managers to provide client feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
  • Facilitated client satisfaction and renewed customer relations to drive growth.
  • Educated clients on new products or services to increase client engagement with brand.
  • Liaised with marketing and sales teams to develop targeted campaigns.
  • Coordinated with internal teams to facilitate prompt delivery of client projects.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Delivered presentations to clients.
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in CRM.

Account Executive

Isentia
02.2016 - 04.2017
  • Delivered timely, relevant and accurate media intelligence briefs for clients.
  • Resolved issues promptly to drive satisfaction and enhance customer service.
  • Developed new revenue opportunities through upselling broadcast content, social media and media analysis.
  • Retained and developed a portfolio of clients while delivering insights, advice, and industry intelligence to help clients achieve their communications objectives.
  • Qualified leads, built relationships and executed sales strategies to drive new business.
  • Collaborated with the social media, broadcast, and editorial teams to ensure daily media coverage was accurately delivered.

Education

Bachelor of Communications, Public Relations -

Charles Stuart University
2015

Skills

  • Key Account Management
  • Account Retention
  • Strategic Planning
  • Database Management
  • Goals and Performance
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Systems and Software Expertise
  • Customer Rapport

Accomplishments

    Co-hosted Financial Standard's Best of Breed Global Research & Investment program for Research Managers and Analysts in Singapore, Paris, and Uk during 2022.

Timeline

Senior Account Manager

Rainmaker Information
05.2017 - Current

Account Executive

Isentia
02.2016 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Communications, Public Relations -

Charles Stuart University
Laura Edwards