Senior Account Manager, SaaS

Senior Account Manager

Morning Consult is a global decision intelligence company changing how modern leaders make smarter, faster, better decisions. The company pairs its proprietary high-frequency data with applied artificial intelligence to better inform decisions on what people think and how they will act.

This role is available in any of our office locations (Washington, DC; New York, NY; Chicago, IL) or can be based remotely.

Our award-winning and modern, open concept offices are located in Washington, DC, Chicago, IL and New York, NY. All three offices are accessible by public transportation and in close proximity to great restaurants and shopping.

Join us in the office for catered lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays or grab a beverage from the fridge for an impromptu after-work happy hour!

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and talented Senior Account Manager to join our commercial team. As a Senior Account Manager, you will play a crucial role in retaining and growing our existing client base by building strong relationships with them (and internal partners), understanding their business needs and facilitating contract renewals and upsell opportunities. This is the first team of its kind at Morning Consult, so you'll work closely with our Director of Account Management to ensure efficient renewal pipeline management, accurate forecasting, risk mitigation and overall success of your territory. You will play a vital part in setting the standard at which this new team operates and directly contribute to the overall retention and growth of our business.

You will manage a portfolio of midmarket and enterprise accounts and build collaborative partnerships with our Customer Success Managers, who are product experts focused on increasing client engagement, value and satisfaction. As you familiarize yourself with our clients, you'll identify ideal profiles for upselling and cross-selling across your territory. Working directly with major Fortune 500 brands as a strategic partner, you will contribute to business outcomes that have a wide-reaching impact. You will be an ambassador for Morning Consult, living our values and executing our mission by helping improve how global business, financial and government leaders make decisions.

You're motivated by your own success, your team's success and by building long-term relationships with clients. You're curious about different verticals and will ask questions to help uncover nuanced business needs. You're open to feedback because you know it accelerates your (and our!) growth. You enjoy collaborating with internal partners.

What You'll Be Working On

• Proactively managing a portfolio of midmarket and enterprise client accounts to drive renewals and upsells
• Developing strong relationships with stakeholders within client organizations to understand their business needs, use cases and satisfaction with our products
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the contract renewal process, addressing any concerns or issues and providing solutions that yield on-time renewals
• Preparing and delivering renewal proposals, contracts and presentations to clients, highlighting the value of our solutions and leading all pricing and negotiation discussions
• Collaborating closely with Customer Success, Sales, Product, BizOps, Legal and Finance teams to identify/close upsell opportunities within existing accounts
• Utilizing CRM software to track customer interactions, forecast renewals and maintain accurate account/opportunity records
• Monitoring customer usage and engagement metrics in partnership with assigned CSMs to identify potential risks and opportunities for proactive intervention
• Staying informed about industry trends, competitive landscape and commercial best practices to continuously improve our renewal processes and client experience
• Performing such other tasks and duties as may be required or assigned from time to time in the Company's discretion
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

About You and What You've Done

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• 7+ years of progressive experience in account management, sales, or contract renewal management - preferably in the data, SaaS, or technology industry
• Experience managing midmarket and enterprise-level accounts and related strategy
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding renewal revenue targets (NRR) in a B2B environment
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills - with the ability to build rapport and influence decision-makers at all levels
• Excellent organizational skills, territory management, and attention to detail - with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities simultaneously
• Experience working with CRM software (bonus points for Salesforce CPQ!)
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving business growth
• Willing to take feedback, learn and grow; an ethos of continuous self-improvement

Note: We view the above section as a guide, not a checklist. Research shows that underrepresented/marginalized groups are less likely to apply for a job if they feel that they don't meet 100% of the qualifications. We welcome diverse and non-traditional backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't satisfy every single bullet on this list! It's expected that you'll learn and grow throughout your time at Morning Consult, so if you're open to building new skills, we'd love to hear from you.

The expected salary range for this position is $107,500 - $174,900, with a midpoint of $141,200.

In most cases, we target the midpoint of our salary ranges for new hire compensation. This placement is reflective of full proficiency in a role. This role is eligible for additional variable compensation and an equity grant, which will be discussed in your initial recruiter conversation. Please see an overview of Morning Consult's benefits on our Career Page.

We are committed to a work environment that is inclusive to all and free of discrimination. It is our policy to be an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, citizenship status or any other factors prohibited by law. Morning Consult will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.