What does a Relationship-Manager do?
Customer relationship managers serve a senior role in creating and guiding an organization’s customer relationship processes. They develop and oversee programs and systems to maintain customer interactions and support customer support operations. They establish and enforce standards and protocol for customer interactions. They play an active part in selecting programs and tools used for these tasks. They lead a team of customer relations specialists and support staff. In some organizations, they may have direct interaction with clients and be expected to nurture and grow those relationships.
Customer relationship managers typically have a bachelor’s degree in a business field, and a background in customer relations, ideally including roles with supervisory responsibilities. They must have an in-depth understanding of tactics and strategies that drive long-term customer relationships.
Relationship-Manager Salaries
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Relationship-Manager Career Path
Learn how to become a Relationship-Manager, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.
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Relationship-Manager Insights
KOKO Networks“A close and tight team to work with where you get to interact and know almost everyone.”
HDFC Bank“grow your career in banking and feel HDFC Bank is an excellent place to accomplish this goal”
Fidelity Investments“This role varies from one branch to another and depends a great deal on your branch manager.”
Newcross Healthcare Solutions“High staff turnover because of the above and don't see this changing any time soon.”
HDFC Bank“It was my first job and best learning experience I have gained .Good support from seniors.”
“Good company to start your career if you're Fresher and want to learn something in all aspects.”
Health IQ“Contracting with carriers is a nightmare with the most incompetent team I have ever had a pleasure to work with.”
Snow Companies“The starting pay was terrible because of the minimum qualifications they require for the job.”
Frequently asked questions about the role and responsibilities of a Relationship-Manager
When working as a Relationship-Manager, the most common skills you will need to perform your job and for career success are Expense Control, PharmD, Business Plans, Business Units and Military Experience.
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The most common qualifications to become a Relationship-Manager is a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and an average of 0 - 1 of experience not including years spent in education and/or training.