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As a highly motivated and experienced Key Account Manager (KAM) at our company, your primary role will involve managing and nurturing relationships with existing clients to ensure their satisfaction and drive long-term partnerships. You will utilize your expertise in relationship management and sales to cross-sell and upsell products and services that cater to the evolving needs of our clients. Your responsibilities will include: Client Relationship Management: - Act as the primary point of contact for key clients, fostering strong, enduring relationships to enhance client satisfaction and retention. - Engage regularly with clients through meetings, calls, and site visits to comprehend their business needs and offer customized solutions. - Ensure that clients receive exceptional service and value from our offerings. Account Growth & Strategy: - Formulate and execute account strategies for each client, focusing on identifying growth opportunities through cross-selling and upselling. - Proactively manage client portfolios by recognizing risks, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth. - Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure client needs are not only met but exceeded. Cross-Selling & Upselling: - Identify and leverage opportunities to promote additional products or services that align with clients" needs and strategic objectives. - Monitor account performance and market trends to provide clients with optimal solutions for mutual growth. - Present new solutions and innovative products to clients, explaining how they can address their business challenges. Account Performance & Reporting: - Monitor account health metrics such as product usage, satisfaction, and retention to ensure clients are deriving the anticipated value. - Prepare regular reports and performance reviews for internal stakeholders and clients, emphasizing successes, growth opportunities, and areas for improvement. - Maintain a comprehensive understanding of client budgets, business objectives, and potential contract renewals. Collaboration & Teamwork: - Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to integrate client feedback into service delivery and product development. - Engage in client presentations and proposals, delivering tailored solutions that align with both client goals and company capabilities. Problem Solving & Issue Resolution: - Address client concerns or challenges promptly, collaborating across functions to ensure swift and effective issue resolution. - Maintain proactive communication with clients regarding any service disruptions or product updates. Continuous Improvement & Market Insights: - Stay abreast of market trends, competitors, and industry developments to offer insights to clients and the internal team. - Provide feedback to the product team on client-specific needs or feature requests. Required Qualifications: Experience: - 5+ years of experience in Key Account Management, Client Success, or Sales, preferably within the SAAS industry. - Demonstrated success in managing high-value accounts and driving growth through cross-selling and upselling. Skills & Knowledge: - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence, negotiate, and build trust with C-level executives and key stakeholders. - Profound understanding of relationship management, account strategy, and sales cycles. - Ability to manage multiple accounts simultaneously while meeting each client's unique needs. - Strong problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities. Education: - Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. A Master's degree is advantageous. Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with CRM tools, other SAAS tools, or similar platforms. - Knowledge of the company's products and services, or a willingness to quickly learn. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, meeting deadlines and achieving KPIs. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) include: - Client retention rate. - Revenue growth from upselling and cross-selling. - Client satisfaction and Net Promoter Score (NPS). - Account health and product adoption metrics. - Achievement of individual sales targets and goals.,
