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Charles M. Smith

Bakersfield,USA

Summary

Dynamic 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

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

Frontier Performance Lubricants
05.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: Frontier Performance Lubricants provides a complete line of custom lubricants, cleaners and degreasers and advanced additive technology used in the agriculture, construction and biotech industries
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, ensuring timely communication and effective problem resolution.
  • Responsible for all account interaction including relationship development, customer service, deliveries and accounting resolution
  • Integrate account activity and liaisons daily in SalesNow
  • Successfully resolved escalated issues, preventing potential loss of valuable clients while maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved.
  • Conducted regular account reviews to identify areas for improvement and ensure continued success.
  • Collaborated with sales team to identify potential upsell opportunities and expand client base.
  • Negotiated contract terms with clients, securing favorable agreements for both parties.
  • Established clear communication channels between clients and internal teams, ensuring seamless project execution.
  • Demonstrate new and existing products for established and potential accounts
  • Review and report monthly, quarterly and fiscal strategies and statistics to the management team
  • Manage 80% of accounts within the agriculture industry and the remaining 20% in manufacturing, processing and industrial trades
  • Maintained high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service and anticipating client needs.
  • Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
  • Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships, addressing concerns and needs promptly and communication

Director of Provider Relations

Kern Health Care Network (KHCN)
10.2013 - 05.2020

Company Overview: KHCN was created for the County of Kern Point of Service (POS) employee medical plan

  • Assisted with credential, contract and created KHCN with support staff
  • Local liaison for 1,000+ physicians, hospitals, specialists and ancillary providers in Kern County
  • Maintained established medical providers in Kern County within KHCN
  • Managed provider relations, client support, on boarding new network providers, exit of retired providers, claim and reimbursement support, problem resolution and site visits
  • Conducted periodic provider surveys focused on direction of POS plan
  • Facilitated monthly meetings at County of Kern with CAO’s benefit team
  • Addressed client concerns and issues with attention to immediate resolution

Director of Sales & Marketing

Meridian Medical Solutions, Inc.
10.2011 - 10.2013

Account Executive

Sidles Duncan & Associates
03.2009 - 01.2011

Director, Client and Provider Relations

HealthSmart (Gallagher Benefit Administrators)
05.2005 - 03.2009

General Manager

Physicians Resource Medical Equipment
01.2002 - 05.2005

Director of Managed Care

Med-Mart/ Pacific Pulmonary Services
02.1995 - 01.2002

Skills

  • Business Relationships
  • Planning and Development
  • Project Management
  • Product Knowledge
  • Presentation Execution
  • Client Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Analytic Reporting and Analysis
  • Multi CMS Systems Applications
  • Account Management
  • Budget Development and Management
  • Team Development and Leadership
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

References

Professional References and Salary History Upon Request

Timeline

Account Manager

Frontier Performance Lubricants
05.2020 - Current

Director of Provider Relations

Kern Health Care Network (KHCN)
10.2013 - 05.2020

Director of Sales & Marketing

Meridian Medical Solutions, Inc.
10.2011 - 10.2013

Account Executive

Sidles Duncan & Associates
03.2009 - 01.2011

Director, Client and Provider Relations

HealthSmart (Gallagher Benefit Administrators)
05.2005 - 03.2009

General Manager

Physicians Resource Medical Equipment
01.2002 - 05.2005

Director of Managed Care

Med-Mart/ Pacific Pulmonary Services
02.1995 - 01.2002
Charles M. Smith