Account Manager

Corsica Technologies, LLC•Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

The Account Manager is responsible for maintaining strong client relationships, acting as the primary advocate to ensure satisfaction, retention, and growth. This role drives sales growth within assigned accounts by identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities, presenting tailored solutions, and achieving revenue targets. The Account Manager proactively manages retention and renewal processes, monitors account health, and develops strategies to mitigate churn and downsell risks. Additionally, the position coordinates service delivery, resolves client issues, and delivers strategic business reviews to support long-term loyalty and business objectives.

Requirements

Build and nurture trusted relationships with assigned clients, serving as their primary advocate within the organization.
Proactively identify client needs and ensure timely resolution of issues.
Maintain a client-centric approach in all communications and interactions.
Demonstrate strong business acumen and executive presence in client interactions.
Skilled in identifying and pursuing sales opportunities within existing accounts.
Ability to manage sales pipeline, forecast revenue, and achieve targets.
Highly organized with strong follow-through on pipeline, renewals, and account plans.
Skilled in conflict de-escalation and risk mitigation strategies.
Commitment to continual improvement of assigned processes and client outcomes.
Polished communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating across departments.
Familiarity with common IT service terms such as SLA, ticketing systems, escalation paths, and service categories.
Ability to interpret and communicate technical issues in clear, client-friendly language.
Basic understanding of networking and server infrastructure to facilitate discussions with technical peers and clients.
Awareness of how infrastructure impacts service delivery and client experience.
General knowledge of software licensing, hardware lifecycle management, and security best practices.
Understanding of Microsoft licensing and security standards to support client conversations.
Basic knowledge of ITIL principles to align account management processes with industry best practices.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
5+ years of related work experience, preferably in the IT industry.
Proven track record in client relationship management, account coordination, sales, and business review delivery.

Nice To Haves

ITIL Foundation certification.
Microsoft Fundamentals (e.g., MS-900).
Other relevant certifications in account management, client success, or sales.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain overall client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for all non-technical issues.
Conduct regular business reviews and maintain ongoing communications outside of formal meetings.
Map client relationships and manage stakeholders to ensure effective communication and influence.
Drive sales growth within assigned accounts by identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities for existing clients.
Present quotes, Statements of Work (SOWs), and proposals for new services and solutions.
Collaborate with internal teams to develop tailored offerings that address client needs and business objectives.
Achieve assigned sales goals and revenue targets for existing customer accounts.
Oversee client retention and renewal processes, proactively engaging clients to maximize satisfaction and minimize churn.
Monitor and report on churn risk, downsell trends, and account health metrics.
Develop and execute account plans to mitigate risks and retain revenue.
Advocate for both client and company needs, balancing expectations and driving long-term loyalty.
Coordinate with internal teams to resolve service escalations, billing questions, and procurement follow-up.
Ensure timely resolution of client issues and maintain high satisfaction levels.
Track and report on satisfaction metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
Deliver Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) in collaboration with technical peers, providing insights on performance, opportunities, and strategic alignment.
Prepare and present account summaries, renewal forecasts, and growth strategies.
Manage select administrative aspects of assigned accounts, including documentation, approvals, and compliance records.
Ensure all account documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible.