Account Manager

School Innovations & Advocacy (SI&A), the recognized leader in education advocacy issues, is also a full-service firm with expertise in data management processes, SARC production, and categorical coaching for school districts. With over 130 employees in four offices throughout California, SI&A offers both district and school site level consulting as well as access to accurate and thorough compliance solutions. Our goal is always be "ahead of the curve" in anticipating the upcoming challenges that will be faced by school districts.

SI&A is looking for an Account Manager in our Pasadena Office to service our LA Unified School District Clients. Must have account management or client relationship experience along with ability to collect, organize and distribute client documentation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop an intimate understanding of client's district culture by employing a wide variety of research methods, including, but not limited to, analyzing in-house data and conducting on-site interviews.
• Review existing client documentation, conduct interviews to gather mandated information and to determine key issues, and identify current problems the client is facing.
• Establish and maintain client relationships with school district personnel, ranging from superintendents to site secretaries.
• Document existing district policy and procedures in areas such as: curriculum instruction, special education instruction, collective bargaining and compliance with Federal and State programs
• Analyze and process existing client documentation, conduct interviews to determine key issues, and identify current problems the district is facing.
• Negotiate and renew contracts with districts that reflect a wide variety of products and service.
• Advise and assist clients in developing and/or presenting board presentations to key decision-making personnel on SI&A products and services that would best fit district needs.
• Assess client needs by researching district, county, state and nationwide trends in education.
• Present an executive summary based on documentation received from clients throughout the school year and offer recommendations to improve compliance and revenue of client data.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited university OR equivalent work experience.
• Previous professional background in consulting, sales or account management and maintenance.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication and organizational skills.
• Polished and professional speaking and presenting skills for a wide variety of audiences.
• Willingness to adapt to changes necessary for a high-growth leading-edge company and ability to follow-through on tasks.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks under pressures of deadlines and budgets.
• Ability to manage and maintain accounts to include contract negotiation and contract renewals.
• Ability to work independently as well as a collaborative team member within company departments.
• Willingness to travel frequently and overnight with own transportation to various parts of southern California. All travel expenses are reimbursed including mileage rate of .505 cents per mile.

Salary:

$35,000.00 - 50,000.00 USD /year

Benefits:

Medical - PPO, Dental and Orthodontia Coverage, Vision Coverage, Enhanced Optional Life Insurance and AD&D, Short Term and Long-term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Unreimbursed Medical Expenses, Aflac Insurance Plans, 401(k), Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), Business Casual Office Environment with Casual Dress Fridays in the office, Professional Attire when out in the field, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time for Charitable Activities, Assistance with Professional Organization Membership Dues, Costco Membership Option, Direct Deposit, On and Off Site Training Opportunities, Anniversary and Birthday Card Program.

To Apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to the HR Department via fax, email or mail.

Fax:   916.669.0847
Email:   hr@sia-us.com
Address:   11130 Sun Center Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670