Strategic Account Manager

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Strategic Account Manager to oversee a portfolio of high-value accounts. This role emphasizes customer retention, strategic advisory, and collaboration across teams, with a clear path for professional growth in a mission-driven SaaS environment. Candidates with a strong background in account management and analytics are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Autonomy and ownership of portfolio

Career progression opportunities

Structured onboarding

Full travel reimbursement

Qualifications

• Proven track record driving customer retention and growth.
• Experience in running QBRs and engaging with executives.
• Flexibility to travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage 35-40 key customer accounts focusing on retention and growth.
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
• Align closely with Sales and Product teams to drive contract renewals.

Skills

Customer retention

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

3+ years in Account Management or Customer Success

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Gainsight

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Client:

CD Recruitment

Location:

sheffield, south yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Location: UK (Remote with occasional travel required)

A market-leading SaaS provider is scaling its post-sales team to support continued growth. With customers across the UK and internationally, this is a high-impact opportunity to join the Customer Success team as a Strategic Account Manager (SAM). You’ll manage a portfolio of high-value accounts, helping drive digital transformation.

The Role

As a Strategic Account Manager, you'll manage 35-40 key customer accounts across the UK. Your primary focus will be retention, satisfaction, and revenue growth. You’ll lead QBRs, deliver strategic value in every interaction, and become a trusted advisor to customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own a portfolio of 35–40 accounts, focusing on Net Revenue Retention (NRR) and Gross Revenue Retention (GRR).
• Develop and execute strategic account plans aligned to customer business goals.

Revenue Growth & Expansion

• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities for new modules, features, and services.
• Collaborate with Sales and BDRs to expand accounts and drive contract renewals.

Strategic Advisory & Customer Advocacy

• Lead QBRs, discussing goals, adoption metrics, and opportunities to scale.
• Serve as a strategic advisor, sharing best practices and industry trends.

Internal Collaboration

• Align closely with Sales, Product, Support, and Implementation teams.
• Champion the voice of the customer internally to shape product roadmap and services.
• Support onboarding and customer enablement efforts as needed.
• Track KPIs and feature adoption rates.

What Does Success Look Like? You deliver 110%+ Net Revenue Retention across your portfolio, complete quarterly onsite engagements, and consistently expand accounts while driving strong customer satisfaction.

Who We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years in Account Management, Customer Success, or similar roles within SaaS.
• Proven track record driving customer retention and expansion.
• Strong experience running QBRs, conducting onsite meetings, and engaging at exec level.
• Analytical and data-driven with a proactive approach to customer health and churn prevention.
• Excellent relationship-builder and confident communicator.
• Flexibility to travel nationally.
• Experience in high-growth SaaS environments (bonus).
• Familiarity with Gainsight, Salesforce, or HubSpot (bonus).

What’s on Offer? Autonomy and ownership of a high-value portfolio and career progression in a growing, mission-led SaaS company. Structured onboarding, a collaborative team, and full travel reimbursement.

Note: Due to high application volumes, if you have not been contacted within 7 days, please assume your application was unsuccessful.