Account Manager

Sage

  • Bristol Area
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Account Manager - Retail Customer Success (Fixed-Term Contract)Hybrid: 3 days per week in the office (UK-based)We are seeking a highly organised, diligent, and adaptable Account Manager to join our Retail Customer Success Team on a fixed-term contract. This role is vital in driving upsell and renewals within your allocated customer accounts, ensuring lasting customer satisfaction and revenue growth.As an Account Manager, you will play a key role in managing relationships, driving upsell opportunities, and handling contract renewals. You will be responsible for building quotations, negotiating terms, and closing deals. Additionally, you will address all customer-related queries via email, phone, and online meetings, while maintaining accurate CRM records.Key Responsibilities • Manage customer renewals through internal CRM and billing systems from quote to invoice and payment collection.
  • Process customer upgrades and upsells from quote through to invoice using CRM and billing tools.
  • Identify and proactively manage high-risk customers, developing retention strategies.
  • Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly team sales targets.
  • Maintain strong customer relationships through regular communication and support.
  • Collaborate with Technical Account Managers to schedule and conduct account reviews.
  • Handle incoming customer queries via phone, email, and online conferences promptly and professionally.
  • Produce timely sales and activity reports.
  • Maintain and update accurate customer data within the CRM system.
  • Manage all customer communications ensuring timely responses and follow-ups.
  • Conduct pricing negotiations and renewal discussions with assigned clients.
  • Build and nurture strong client relationships to uncover new business opportunities.
  • Qualify account base to identify and maximise upsell opportunities.
  • Manage renewals pipeline within Salesforce CRM to maintain focus on key accounts and activities.
  • Participate in ongoing sales training programs to continually improve skills and effectiveness.
What You Bring:
  • Prior experience in Customer Success or a proven track record of improving customer satisfaction, adoption, and retention.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong organisational abilities.
  • Experience negotiating software contracts, particularly in SaaS environments.
  • Proficient in managing customer accounts using Salesforce CRM.
  • Understanding of multi-channel retail business challenges and how technology solutions can address them.
  • Ability to drive continuous value delivery of cloud and ERP solutions.
  • Comfortable working with clients of all sizes, from SMBs to large enterprises.
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