Client Relationship Associate

Responsibilities: * Run routine reports and conduct preliminary analysis of data * Work with team members to learn about the client's business, how clients make a profit, the challenges they face, and how to build relationships with clients.

Become familiar with data analysis and the usage of company's analytical tools and capabilities.

* Provide clients with standard reports and respond to requests for basic ad hoc reports.

May conduct preliminary analysis of the data.

* Participate in client meetings and shadow Client Relationship Managers to develop a sound knowledge of partnership-building * Coordinate with internal business groups to resolve standard client problems, and improve levels of service to clients * Work in collaboration with other team members to identify new reports and/or ways of looking at the data to help the client gain business insights * Learn the systematic problem-solving processes used in Client Service * Learn to recognize opportunities to expand the use of company services Required Skills: * Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Computer Science, Engineering, Marketing or related discipline, or equivalent experience * Minimum one year of related experience learning client marketing environments and developing client interaction skills * Strong communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to translate and present technical and analytical issues.

Ability to communicate and coordinate work across functional areas within the division.

* Strong interpersonal skills * Effective time management skills * Intermediate MS Office skills including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Explorer and MS Outlook calendar and email * Strong analytical and organization skills * Superior written and verbal communications skills, coupled with highly developed interpersonal skills * High degree of flexibility, motivation and drive * Demonstrated problem solving skills * Business and data-analysis skills * Ability to interact effectively with clients, managers, and coworkers * Ability to perform multiple tasks in deadline-driven environment * Proactive and positive attitude with diplomacy; willingness to take responsibility * Must be a self-starter, flexible, and highly detail-oriented * Ability to collaborate effectively with personnel at all levels * Self-motivated for continued learning and growth * Must be able to work with team in a collaborative format and clearly communicate objectives in a team setting * Exceptional quality of work and attention to detail with a high degree of organizational ability * Build credibility with the client team by delivering consistently and meeting expectations