Account Manager
Cision · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
What you'll do
- Own and deliver expansion ARR and renewal outcomes within assigned accounts.
- Identify, qualify, and close upsell and cross-sell opportunities aligned to customer value and portfolio fit.
- Lead renewal strategy and execution, ensuring retention and appropriate pricing discipline.
- Manage a high-volume install base using structured outreach, automation tools, and defined engagement cadences.
- Execute shorter sales cycles across transactional to moderate complexity opportunities.
- Build account plans focused on wallet-share growth and product adoption.
- Maintain accurate forecasting and CRM documentation for expansion and renewal pipeline.
- Cook up cross-functional engagement with CX, Product, and Solutions teams while retaining commercial ownership.
- Transition accounts requiring higher complexity handling to appropriate segment leaders when applicable.
What you'll bring
- Extensive knowledge and application of principles, theories and concepts.
- Complete knowledge of all job functions and the broad industry best practices, techniques and standards.
- Determine the best approach to achieve results and provide suggestions to improve policies and procedures.
- Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion.
- Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
- Work may be reviewed at a high level.
- May represent the organization as primary contact on assignments and/or projects.
- Interacts with senior professionals and management and frequently coordinates work between departments or organizations.
- Actions may impact on the organization. Failure to accomplish work will result in the inability to reach crucial organizational goals. Erroneous decisions may have a prolonged effect resulting in the expenditure of substantial resources.
What you'll give
- Typical experience: 5+ years in related role or experience.
- Actual experience may vary depending on role complexity, geography, and internal development opportunities or a comparable mix of training, education, and experience.
- Experience in account management, commercial growth, or expansion-focused sales roles.
- Demonstrated ability to manage recurring revenue relationships.
- Strong discovery and value articulation skills.
- Experience using CRM systems and structured sales methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: University degree preferred.
- Experience managing high-volume account portfolios.
- Experience in subscription-based or recurring revenue environments.
- Familiarity with renewal and expansion sales frameworks.