Senior Account Manager

SENSIZE LIMITED; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Account Manager, where you'll play a crucial role in managing key accounts and driving growth. This exciting position involves building strong client relationships, overseeing P&L management, and implementing effective systems for account management. You'll thrive in a dynamic startup environment, leveraging your strategic thinking and exceptional communication skills to deliver outstanding customer experiences. If you're passionate about making a significant impact in the tech and logistics sectors, this opportunity is perfect for you, offering a chance to shape the future of asset tracking and supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in account management, especially with key accounts.
• Strong understanding of account management systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage key accounts and ensure client satisfaction.
• Lead contract negotiations and oversee financial health of accounts.
• Implement CRM systems and optimize account management processes.

Skills

Account Management

Client Relationship Management

P&L Management

CRM Systems

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Focus

Adaptability

Tools

CRM Tools

Financial Management Software

Job description

Senior Account Manager

Team – Commercial

Location – Cambridge, UK

Contract – Full-time, Permanent

Company Background

Sensize is on a mission to revolutionise the supply chain. Our technology allows reusable packaging companies to continuously track and monitor their assets. Sensize trackers gather information about location, inventory and product freshness. Our system improves supply chain efficiency, supports sustainability efforts and promotes optimal asset utilisation.

The global asset tracking industry is experiencing strong growth, driven by the increasing demand for efficient asset management across various sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and retail. In 2023, the market was valued at approximately USD 19.1 billion and is projected to grow significantly, reaching USD 54.3 billion by 2030. This reflects a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 14.1% over the forecast period from 2024 to 2030.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Account manager, you will be responsible for managing Sensize Key accounts and overseeing all customer relationships. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking and attention to detail in execution. You will manage our client relationships, ensure their satisfaction, and drive accounts growth while also contributing to establishing the systems and processes necessary for scalable and compliant account management.

Main Responsibilities

• Account Management & Client Relationship:
• Serve as the primary contact for all Sensize accounts, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.
• Develop a deep understanding of clients' business objectives, challenges, and market dynamics to offer tailored solutions and identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for business growth within existing accounts, expanding the scope of services and increasing revenue.
• Lead contract negotiations, renewals, and pricing discussions with key accounts, ensuring favourable terms for both the client and the company.
• P&L Management:
• Manage the P&L for key accounts, including budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring cost-effectiveness of account management operations. Oversee the financial health of the account management function, ensuring that all activities contribute to the company’s overall profitability.
• Systems & Process Development:
• Implement and manage CRM systems and other tools to track account health, client communications, and financial metrics.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for account management, customer success, and invoicing processes to drive efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Continuously refine and optimize account management and customer success processes to better serve clients and support scalable business growth.
• Invoicing & Payments Control:
• Oversee the invoicing process for key accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Work together with the Finance team to Implement effective credit control processes to manage and mitigate financial risk.
• Address any issues related to payments or account discrepancies independently, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Contract and Compliance:
• Draft, review, and manage client contracts, ensuring that all terms are clear, enforceable, and in compliance with relevant regulations.
• Ensure that all contractual obligations are met and oversee the legal aspects of account management as required.

Skills and Experience

Experience:

• Excellent experience in account management with a strong emphasis on handling key accounts.
• Previous experience in a startup environment, particularly in setting up and scaling account management functions is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end account management processes, including daily customer communication, invoicing, contracts, P&L, etc.
• Strong understanding of account management systems and account management tools.
• Experience in the tech, logistics, or IoT sectors is a significant advantage.
• Experience managing accounts across different countries and cultures.

Soft Skills

• Self-Starter & Entrepreneurial Mindset:
• Highly motivated and able to work independently, with a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Ability to identify new opportunities and drive initiatives that support long-term growth.
• Strategic & Tactical:
• Capable of balancing high-level strategic thinking with hands-on execution in day-to-day tasks.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to set up and manage complex processes while keeping an eye on the big picture.
• Communication:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with high-level clients and internal teams.
• Ability to clearly articulate complex ideas and strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Customer Focus:
• Deep customer empathy and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Ability to anticipate client needs and proactively offer solutions that drive value.
• Adaptability:
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to thrive under pressure in a dynamic, ever-changing environment.
• Comfortable working with diverse teams and clients across different cultures and time zones.
• Flexibility to travel nationally and internationally.