Client Relationship Associate

<p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;"><br></p> <p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Run routine reports and conduct preliminary analysis of data</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">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. </li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Provide clients with standard reports and respond to requests for basic ad hoc reports.  May conduct preliminary analysis of the data.</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Participate in client meetings and shadow Client Relationship Managers to develop a sound knowledge of partnership-building</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Coordinate with internal business groups to resolve standard client problems, and improve levels of service to clients</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">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</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Learn the systematic problem-solving processes used in Client Service</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Learn to recognize opportunities to expand the use of company services</li> </ul> <p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;"><strong> </strong></p> <p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;"><strong>Required Skills:</strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Computer Science, Engineering, Marketing or related discipline, or equivalent experience</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Minimum one year of related experience learning client marketing environments and developing client interaction skills</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">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.</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Strong interpersonal skills</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Effective time management skills</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Intermediate MS Office skills including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Explorer and MS Outlook calendar and email</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Strong analytical and organization skills</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Superior written and verbal communications skills, coupled with highly developed interpersonal skills</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">High degree of flexibility, motivation and drive</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Demonstrated problem solving skills</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Business and data-analysis skills</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Ability to interact effectively with clients, managers, and coworkers</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Ability to perform multiple tasks in deadline-driven environment</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Proactive and positive attitude with diplomacy; willingness to take responsibility</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Must be a self-starter, flexible, and highly detail-oriented</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Ability to collaborate effectively with personnel at all levels</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Self-motivated for continued learning and growth</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Must be able to work with team in a collaborative format and clearly communicate objectives in a team setting</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Exceptional quality of work and attention to detail with a high degree of organizational ability</li> <li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Build credibility with the client team by delivering consistently and meeting expectations</li> </ul> <br><p style="margin:0cm"><span>Management Science Associates, Inc. (MSA) is a diversified, dynamic and growing information management company that for over sixty years has </span><span>partnered with institutional and commercial customers to identify areas in which innovative analytics, data and technology deliver incremental growth and drive efficiency. We have a rich legacy of being first to market, consultative partners, and serial innovators at heart.  We’re proud to say that we even won an Emmy! </span><span></span></p> <p style="margin:0cm"><span> </span></p> <p style="margin:0cm"><span>Our products and solutions are utilized across dozens of industries including Consumer Packaged Goods, Media, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Metals and Advanced Manufacturing, Casino Gaming, Medical Cannabis, Internet Applications and Data Center/Co-location Services.  Our client partners range in size with many being some of the largest, well-known corporations in the world. </span><span></span></p> <p style="margin:0cm; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial"><span class="A1"><span> </span></span></p> <p style="margin:0cm"><span class="A1"><span>MSA has distinguished itself as an employer of choice in the high technology software and information management industry.  We actively recruit talented graduates and experienced professionals looking for a rewarding career at a company that recognizes employees as their best asset. MSA continuously seeks talent within our business practices: Business Analysis, Information Management Solutions, Media, Life Sciences, Metals & Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology Systems and Services, and Corporate Information Systems. </span></span></p> <p style="margin:0cm"><span> </span></p> <p style="margin:0cm"><span>MSA employs more than 500 people, working across the United States and world-wide. We have three offices in the Pittsburgh area along with offices in United Kingdom and Malaysia.</span><span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits package which includes Health, Dental & Vision Plans, 401(k) Savings Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Disability Income Plan, Paid Time Off (PTO) including Vacation, Sick and Holiday, and more.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial"><span>We hope you will consider joining our team and become part of our continued growth and success.</span></p>

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