Strategic Account Manager

About the role

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) is seeking a highly commercial Strategic Account Manager to drive growth across a portfolio of strategic accounts in the Americas, based in New York.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and grow revenue across a portfolio of strategic accounts in the Americas
• Drive upsell, cross-sell, and multi-product expansion opportunities
• Identify new stakeholders, business units, and buying opportunities within existing clients
• Build and convert a strong pipeline through disciplined sales execution
• Lead senior-level commercial conversations and deliver tailored client presentations
• Own renewals, pricing discussions, and commercial negotiations
• Partner with Customer Success to maximise adoption, engagement, and long-term client value
• Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline management through Salesforce and related tools
• Exceed growth and retention targets through proactive opportunity creation
• Stay informed on market trends, competitor capabilities, and EIU product developments
• Identify and introduce clients to counterparts across Economist Enterprise to drive cross-team sales through referrals

Skills and Experience

• Proven success driving revenue growth within strategic or enterprise accounts
• Strong hunter mentality with a track record of creating and closing expansion opportunities
• Experience in consultative sales, business development, or account growth within subscriptions, SaaS, research, data, or information services
• Strong commercial instincts and confidence engaging senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• High levels of energy, accountability, and pipeline discipline
• Salesforce experience and disciplined hygiene along with use of sales engagement platforms
• Fluency in English; additional language skills are advantageous
• Willingness to travel across the region when required

Pay

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $100,000 - $104,000 with total comp being $174,000-$179,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Rather, salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.

Schedule

The majority of our roles operate on a hybrid working pattern, with 3+ days office attendance required.