Account Manager

Posted 11 Days Ago
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37204, Nashville, TN, USA
In-Office
Junior
Professional Services • Retail • Design • Manufacturing
The Role
Drive new business and expand existing commercial accounts through proactive outreach, relationship-building, and client advocacy. Serve as primary client contact, coordinate internal teams (design, project management), manage timelines/budgets, lead meetings, track pipeline and forecasts, and ensure high-quality delivery across the project lifecycle.
Summary Generated by Built In

Alfred Williams & Company is seeking an Account Manager focused on Business Development to drive growth through proactive outreach, relationship building and exceptional client service. You’ll develop new opportunities, expand existing accounts and partner closely with design, project management and customer administration to deliver outstanding workplace solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, qualify and close new business opportunities.
  • Understand client goals and align solutions to business objectives.
  • Proactively build and maintain a strong network (A+D firms, commercial real estate, brokers, end users, etc.).
  • Own relationships with clients while serving as the primary point of contact.
  • Manage day-to-day account needs and advocate for the customer throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Lead internal and external meetings, clearly articulate scope, priorities and next steps.
  • Coordinate with internal partners (Designer, Project Manager, Project Coordinator) to ensure quality delivery.
  • Oversee project timelines, budgets, and change management; escalate risks early.
  • Consistently exceed client expectations and add value to strategic and creative conversations.
  • Track pipeline activity, forecasts, and progress toward goals.
Qualifications

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of relevant experience in commercial furniture, Design, real estate or construction industries.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; confident presenter and facilitator.
  • Self-starter who is proactive, flexible, and comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Excellent prioritization, organization, and follow-through.
  • Familiarity with proposals, budgeting and basic contract terms.
  • Capable of reading and understanding floorplans, AutoCAD, etc.
  • Knowledge of the A+D community, commercial real estate ecosystem and project delivery process.

Skills Required

  • 2+ years of relevant experience in commercial furniture, design, real estate, or construction industries
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; confident presenter and facilitator
  • Self-starter who is proactive, flexible, and comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines
  • Excellent prioritization, organization, and follow-through
  • Familiarity with proposals, budgeting and basic contract terms
  • Capable of reading and understanding floorplans and AutoCAD
  • Knowledge of the A+D community, commercial real estate ecosystem and project delivery process
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The Company

What We Do

Alfred Williams & Company is a 150+-year-old commercial furniture dealer and workplace-solutions firm that delivers workplace strategy, space planning, interior design, modular interiors, installation and facility services. As a certified MillerKnoll dealer, it supplies commercial, healthcare, education and government clients across multiple regional offices, focusing on research-based design and end-to-end project delivery for complex workplace environments.

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