Account Manager Test

When looking to fill an account manager position, it's important to make sure that the candidate has the skills necessary to do the job. An account manager skills test can help ensure that the candidate is a good fit for the position.

  • What is an account manager skills test?

    An account manager is responsible for developing, building and maintaining strong relationships with the client or clients they manage.

    When looking to recruit a new account manager, it’s imperative you know as much as possible about each potential candidate’s strengths and weaknesses, and how well they’re likely to perform in the role.

    The account manager skills test examines the wide variety of skills needed to excel at account management. This includes, but is not limited to, communication, organization, time management, negotiation, strategic perspective and leadership.

    The questions on the test will help you, as the employer or recruiter, to build a clearer picture of each candidate’s abilities, and really put the experience and skills listed on their resume to the test.

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  1. What is an account manager skills test?
  2. What are the benefits of using the account manager skills test for pre-screening?
  3. How our test measures account manager skills
  4. Account Manager Test FAQs

Identify the best candidates and hire faster

Our pre-employment tests let you drill down to the best candidates at the click of a button.

  • Find those candidates who will excel in the role.

    Select the tests that match the skills or behaviours the role needs. You can test software or coding knowledge, situational judgement for skills like teamwork, and personality, then decide who to interview on the results.

  • Reduce costs and time.

    No more laborious sifting of resumes or cover letters. Pick your ideal assessment mix, invite your applicants to take them, see the results in your dashboard. Get to the interview stage fast.

  • Compare like with like.

    Every candidate takes the same tests under the same conditions, so you shortlist on the same evidence for everyone rather than on first impressions.

  • What are the benefits of using the account manager skills test for pre-screening?

    Probably the biggest benefit of using a skills test as part of your recruitment process is it saves time and money in the long run. If you utilize the test upfront before you’ve met any candidates, you’re able to make smarter and better-informed decisions, and ultimately spend your time meeting with the best people.

    Pre-screening tests also help to remove bias from the recruitment process by ensuring candidates are invited to the next stage of the process based on merit, not where they went to college or who they know.

    The role of an account manager is varied, so the test uses questions that stretch far and wide to assess soft skills such as a candidate's ability to communicate and how good they are at prioritizing tasks, while other questions will examine their practical skills using programs such as Microsoft Excel, their ability to build relationships, and how well they organize their time.

    The test is normally timed, which gives employers the added benefit of seeing how well candidates cope under pressure.

    The results of the test can be analyzed holistically to get a sense of the different skills and characteristics portrayed by the different applicants. Answers to particular questions can also be used later down the line if you want to probe a candidate on a specific point.

    The account manager skills test could also be used in the hiring process for the following roles:

    • Client relationship manager
    • Sales manager
    • Account executive
    • Business development manager

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How our test measures account manager skills

Test questions are designed to assess industry-specific technical skills, soft skills, aptitude and suitable personality dimensions. Our data-driven approach provides results that enable you to determine how suited is a candidate for the role.

Depending on the type of question, the format of the test may vary. Multiple-choice questions are used to measure aptitude, technical skills and soft skills, while agreement on a Likert scale assesses suitable personality dimensions. Skills tests ensure that candidates are being evaluated in a precise and impartial manner, their results demonstrating the true knowledge and potential of each test taker.

The characteristics required to be an account manager were determined by looking at the skills and abilities listed in the US Department of Labor’s O*NET database, which collects data from professionals in various fields.

O*NET is the largest database of its kind, providing detailed information about occupations and the requirements for each role.

Our team of I/O psychologists and psychometrics worked closely with subject-matter experts to create an extensive question bank that can be used to test multiple candidates. We also conducted rigorous field testing with a representative sample of candidates to ensure that the questions were reliable and valid.

Test scores are averaged together to give an overall score. The average score is compared to other candidates' scores to ensure there is no bias toward certain candidates.

Our account manager test is constantly updated and optimized to ensure the best experience and results.

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    A full suite of assessments

    Our library covers aptitude, software and coding skills, situational judgement, language and personality tests. Combine up to six in one assessment to match the role.

  • Analytics

    An array of candidate metrics

    For each of your candidates, you’ll be given a comprehensive report. Included will be all the metrics you need to build a detailed picture of each candidate and ensure you’re making the right hiring decisions.

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Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd

Account Manager Test FAQs

Which skills are required to be an account manager?

The most important skill for every good account manager is communication. So much of the job is about building and nurturing relationships, so account managers need to also keep their clients happy by showing they’re organized, strategic and efficient with their time.

What other tests can be used to assess account manager skills?

In order to assess the key skills needed to be a good account manager you could use a communication, interpersonal skills or time management test. If you can’t use the account manager skills test, another good all-rounder examination is the situational judgment test.

Can I see what the test is like?

Yes, of course. You can try the test for free by signing up for a free trial.

Are these tests available in my plan?

We have a range of plans available. The difference between the plans is the number of test attempts permitted, not the type of tests. All our plans include our full test suite comprising all tests and all levels.

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Laurence Fishman, Partner, NLPCA

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