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Account Manager
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[Hiring] Account Manager @Panopto
Mar 17, 2025 - Panopto is hiring a remote Account Manager. đź’¸ Salary: unspecified. đź“ŤLocation: UK.
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Role Description
As an Account Manager, you will be accountable for managing and expanding relationships with our existing clients, with a primary focus on upselling and negotiating software renewals. This position requires a strong sales orientation, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced software company environment. Other duties may be assigned to help drive our vision and mission to alignment with our organization’s values.
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Client Relationship Management:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders in higher education and K-12 institutions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts, addressing customer inquiries, and providing excellent customer service.
- Understand clients' business needs, targets, and obstacles to identify upselling opportunities and position relevant software solutions.
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Upselling and Cross-Selling:
- Achieve assigned quarterly and annual sales targets by proactively identifying opportunities to upsell and cross-sell additional software licenses, modules, or services to existing clients.
- Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to showcase the value and benefits of recommended software enhancements.
- Collaborate closely with the sales and marketing teams to develop targeted strategies and campaigns to maximize upselling potential.
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Software Renewals:
- Manage the software renewal process for assigned accounts, ensuring timely and successful contract renewals.
- Proactively engage with clients to discuss their current usage, address any concerns, and present upgrade options to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
- Negotiate renewal terms, pricing, and contractual obligations in partnership with the legal and finance departments.
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Account Planning and Forecasting:
- Develop account plans and strategies to achieve upselling and renewal targets.
- Monitor account usage and health, revenue performance, and customer satisfaction metrics regularly.
- Provide accurate sales forecasts and pipeline updates to management, leveraging CRM tools and reporting systems.
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Market Research and Competitive Analysis:
- Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and lucrative landscapes within the higher education and K-12 sectors.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify new business opportunities and potential target accounts.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to provide insights and contribute to the development of effective sales and marketing materials.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field (preferred).
- 5 years of sales or account management experience, preferably in the software industry or within the higher education/K-12 markets.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and quotas.
- Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
- Excellent relationship-building and customer service abilities.
- Ability to understand complex software solutions and articulate their value to clients.
- Proficiency in using CRM software and sales productivity tools.
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% to client sites or industry events (as required).
Company Description
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Sales / Business
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Salary
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Location
UK
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Job Type
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Posted
Mar 17, 2025
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| đź“Ť | Be aware of the location restriction for this remote position: UK |
| ‼ | Beware of scams! When applying for jobs, you should NEVER have to pay anything. Learn more. |
