Account Manager
Job Summary
- Serve as the primary point of contact for a major strategic client and all assigned residential design customers
- Build and maintain long-term relationships through proactive communication and excellent service
- Understand client requirements and translate them into actionable design and production plans
- Manage expectations timelines budgets and deliverables
- Handle client presentations approvals and follow-ups
- Produce and review detailed millwork drawings using AutoCAD
- Collaborate with internal design engineering and production teams to ensure accuracy and feasibility
- Interpret architectural drawings and specifications into shop-ready drawings
- Support value engineering and design optimization to meet client budgets and timelines
- Ensure all designs meet company standards building codes and client expectations
- Prepare accurate project estimates quotes and proposals for millwork projects
- Analyze material labor and production costs
- Work with vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing and ensure cost competitiveness
- Track project budgets and support margin control throughout project lifecycle
- Act as the bridge between clients designers shop teams and installers
- Monitor project schedules and ensure timely delivery and installation
- Identify and mitigate risks or issues throughout project execution
- Ensure change orders and revisions are properly documented and communicated
- Combination of office-based (design and coordination) and occasional site visits
- Collaborative team setting with design production and installation teams
- Fast-paced environment managing multiple projects simultaneously
- 37 years experience in millwork cabinetry or custom woodworking industry
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (2D; 3D is an asset)
- Experience in client-facing account management or project management
- Proven experience in estimating millwork or construction projects
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications
- Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills
- Diploma or degree in Interior Design Architectural Technology Woodworking or related field
- Experience working with residential builders designers or developers
- Familiarity with ERP systems project management tools or estimating software
- Knowledge of materials hardware finishes and millwork construction methods
- Client Relationship Management
- Technical Drafting & Design Accuracy
- Financial Acumen & Estimation
- Problem Solving & Attention to Detail
- Time Management & Multi-Project Coordination
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Client satisfaction and retention
- Accuracy of estimates vs. actual project costs
- On-time delivery of drawings and project milestones
- Project profitability and margin performance
- Volume and value of managed accounts
Required Skills:
Qualifications & Experience Required 37 years experience in millwork cabinetry or custom woodworking industry Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (2D; 3D is an asset) Experience in client-facing account management or project management Proven experience in estimating millwork or construction projects Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills Preferred Diploma or degree in Interior Design Architectural Technology Woodworking or related field Experience working with residential builders designers or developers Familiarity with ERP systems project management tools or estimating software Knowledge of materials hardware finishes and millwork construction methods Core Competencies Client Relationship Management Technical Drafting & Design Accuracy Financial Acumen & Estimation Problem Solving & Attention to Detail Time Management & Multi-Project Coordination Cross-Functional Collaboration Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Client satisfaction and retention Accuracy of estimates vs. actual project costs On-time delivery of drawings and project milestones Project profitability and margin performance Volume and value of managed accounts
Required Education:
Qualifications & ExperienceRequired37 years experience in millwork cabinetry or custom woodworking industryStrong proficiency in AutoCAD (2D; 3D is an asset)Experience in client-facing account management or project managementProven experience in estimating millwork or construction projectsAbility to read and interpret architectural drawings and specificationsExcellent communication presentation and interpersonal skillsPreferredDiploma or degree in Interior Design Architectural T