Account Manager Sr Lead, Strategic Accounts

FIS Management Services LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FIS is seeking a Commercial Strategic Account Manager to manage and grow a portfolio of issuing commercial card clients. You will develop executive relationships, understand client strategies, and align FIS solutions to drive revenue growth and client value.

Responsibilities include renewing contracts, identifying expansion opportunities, leading cross-functional collaboration, and delivering strategic engagements such as QSBRS with accurate forecasting for continued client satisfaction and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of commercial card and payments, financial services, fintech.
• Ability to build trusted advisor relationships with executive stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking with 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.
• Experience collaborating across multiple teams and managing competing priorities.
• Consultative approach with strong problem-solving and relationship-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Commercial card & payments

Executive relationships

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Influence & negotiation

Account management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

About the Team

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.

The Commercial Strategic 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 payments bank 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.

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

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

Eligibility and Additional Hiring Conditions

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.

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

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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.