Account Manager Sr Lead, Strategic Accounts

FIS; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career development

Flexible work environment

Industry-leading technology

Inclusive culture

Job summary

FIS is seeking a Commercial Strategic Account Manager for our Issuer Solutions, focused on managing and growing a portfolio of commercial payments bank clients. You will build executive partnerships, understand client strategies, and drive revenue expansion while maximizing the value of FIS solutions.

The role emphasizes strategic advisory, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous client satisfaction, with travel up to 20% and a path to leadership in a dynamic, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 8+ years in account management, customer success, client experience, consulting, or related client-facing roles.
• Experience in commercial card/payments, fintech, technology, or related industry.
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with assigned clients.
• Understand client business strategies, goals, challenges, and market position.
• Create and execute tailored account growth plans to identify expansion opportunities.
• Lead renewals and retention activities with internal stakeholders.
• Identify whitespace opportunities and position FIS solutions to improve performance.
• Guide sales opportunities through Salesforce pipeline and support deal closure.
• Collaborate with Product, Sales, Client Experience, Legal, and Contract Management teams.
• Serve as the voice of the customer for market feedback and product opportunities.
• Lead quarterly strategic business reviews and executive meetings.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline management.

Skills

Executive relationships

Strategic thinking

Sales & BD

Communication skills

Negotiation

Account management

Salesforce

Financial acumen

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Type :

Full time

Type Of Hire :

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Job Description

At FIS, our technology powers the global economy. We help businesses, banks and capital markets organizations unlock innovation and deliver exceptional experiences to their customers. Join us and be part of a team that is advancing the way the world pays, banks and invests.

About the Team

The CommercialStrategic Account Management for the Issuer Solutions team is responsible for developing and strengthening strategic client relationships while driving revenue growth, retention, and client satisfaction. Team members serve as trusted advisors to clients by leveraging deep commercial payments industry expertise, understanding client strategies, and aligning FIS solutions to help achieve business objectives.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Commercial Strategic Account Manager for our issuing commercial card business, you will be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of commercial paymentsbank clients. You will build strategic partnerships, identify growth opportunities, drive revenue expansion, and ensure clients maximize the value of their FIS solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with assigned clients.
• Gain a deep understanding of client business strategies, goals, challenges, and market position.
• Create and execute tailored account growth plans that identify expansion opportunities and drive revenue growth.
• Manage Engage in contract renewals and retention activities while partnering with internal stakeholders to achieve favorable commercial outcomes.
• Identify white space opportunities and position FIS solutions to improve client performance and business results.
• Guide sales opportunities through the Salesforce pipeline and support successful deal closure.
• Partner with Product, Sales, Client Experience, Legal, and Contract Management teams to deliver client solutions.
• Serve as the voice of the customer by communicating market feedback, support needs, and product enhancement opportunities.
• Lead strategic client engagements, including Quarterly Strategic Business Reviews and executive business meetings.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline management on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Act as a trusted advisor by providing industry insights, market intelligence, and strategic recommendations.
• Influence and align internal and external stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Drive client satisfaction, retention, and long-term partnership success.

What You Bring

• Strong knowledge of commercial card and payments, financial services, fintech, or related industries.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with executive stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking with strong business, financial, and revenue acumen.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to influence decision-making and negotiate successful business outcomes.
• Strong organizational, planning, and account management skills.
• Ability to research, analyze, and communicate complex information effectively.
• Experience collaborating across multiple teams and managing competing priorities.
• Consultative approach with strong problem-solving and relationship-building capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 8+ years of experience in Account Management, Customer Success, Client Experience, Consulting, or related client-facing roles.
• Experience within commercial card and payments, fintech, technology, or a related industry.
• Experience using Salesforce or comparable CRM platforms.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing strategic enterprise accounts.
• Knowledge of commercial payments products, payment ecosystems, and industry trends.
• Experience working in a matrixed, global organization.

What We Offer You

At FIS, you can learn, grow and make an impact in your career. We offer:

• Competitive salary and incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Flexible and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to work with industry-leading technology and clients
• Inclusive and diverse culture focused on innovation and growth

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EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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