Manager, Account Management

UpGuard; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifestyle subsidy

WFH setup allowance

Learning & development

Annual leave

Parental leave

Personal leave

Fully remote

Top-spec hardware

Generative AI subsidy

Health insurance

Job summary

UpGuard is seeking a Manager of Account Management to lead a team focused on renewals, cross-sells, and upsells for our high-touch customers. Reporting to the Head of Customer Success, Americas, you will build strategies and mentor the team to achieve revenue retention and expansion goals.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years leading post-sales teams and 3+ years in B2B SaaS, with hands-on experience using Hubspot and Gong to coach performance and forecast results.

Qualifications

• Leader with 2+ years managing Account Managers or similar
• 3+ years in B2B SaaS focusing on renewals, cross-sells, upsells
• Experience coaching teams using Hubspot (CRM) and Gong (Revenue Intelligence)

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team of Account Managers focused on renewals, cross-sells, and upsells for high-touch customers
• Scale, mentor, and develop a high-performing Account Management team
• Forecast monthly and quarterly revenue retention and expansion results
• Drive strategy and build executive relationships for top accounts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize results and engagement
• Use data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Ensure adherence to post-sale processes and standards
• Foster accountability and customer-first culture
• Support mentorship and career growth for high-performers
• Develop and execute customer retention strategies for long-term account stability

Skills

Leadership

Revenue retention

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive presence

Customer-centric mindset

Team mentorship

Problem-solving

Tools

Hubspot

Gong

Job description

Who are we?

At UpGuard, we are replacing manual security bottlenecks with AI-driven precision. Fresh off a US$75M Series C, we are scaling our infrastructure to process 100 billion risk signals daily. This isn’t just growth; it’s a total reimagining of how the world manages cyber risk.

We build the Cyber Risk Posture Management (CRPM) platform that security teams actually love. By integrating security ratings, threat intel, and agentic AI, we empower organisations to stay ahead of an ever evolving attack surface.

We aren’t just building another tool; we’re defining a category. We provide the autonomy to ship world-class technology and the resources to do it at a global scale.

Where does this role fit in?

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, and ambitious strategic thinker with a successful track record to join our leadership team as a Managerof Account Management. This position will report to the Head of Customer Success, Americas. Our Account Management team is focused on driving revenue retention and expansion through renewals, cross-sells, and upsells for our highest-touch customers. We work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Product to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term success.

What will you do?

• Build and lead a team of Account Managers focused on managing renewals, cross-sells, and upsells for high-touch customers

• Scale, mentor, and develop a high-performing Account Management team

• Accurately forecast monthly and quarterly revenue retention and expansion results

• Drive strategy and build executive relationships for top accounts

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Product) to optimize results and customer engagement

• Use data and metrics to assess team performance and implement improvement initiatives

• Ensure adherence to UpGuard’s post-sale processes and standards

• Foster a culture of accountability and customer-first thinking within the team

• Build close alignment with team leaders and individual contributors to support mentorship and career growth for high-performers

• Develop and execute customer retention strategies, ensuring high customer satisfaction and long-term account stability.

What will you bring?

• A minimum of 2 years of leadership experience managing Account Managers or similar post-sales teams, with a proven track record in revenue retention and expansion

• At least 3 years of experience in B2B SaaS as an individual contributor, ideally with a focus on renewals, cross-sells, upsells, and a proven track record

• Experience in leveraging post-sales technology stacks such as Hubspot (CRM) and Gong (Revenue Intelligence) to coach and guide your team

• Demonstrated ability to plan, monitor, and optimize post-sale activities based on team performance and customer feedback

• A problem-solver who simplifies complex challenges and fosters collaboration across teams

• Leadership with an executive presence, capable of influencing at all levels

• A customer-centric mindset, passionate about building and nurturing long-term relationships

• A goal-oriented, collaborative approach that thrives on teamwork and diverse perspectives

What will give you an edge?

• Familiarity with MEDDPICC sales methodology and process

• Experience with cybersecurity and TPRM (Third-Party Risk Management) products

What's in it for you?

• Monthly Lifestyle subsidy:Use this for financial, physical, and mental well-being

• WFH set-up allowance:To ensure you have the right environment to work in, we will help you get set up within your first 3 months at UpGuard

• $1500 USD annual Learning & Development allowance: To support your career development, all team members will be able to expense development opportunities against this allowance

• Annual leave:PTO plus two additional UpGuardian leave days to give you time to recharge your batteries.

• 18 weeks paid Parental Leave: Irrespective of parenting role

• Personal Leave Allowance: This includes sick & carer’s leave

• Fully remote working environment: While we have physical offices in Sydney & Hobart, we do not mandate compulsory attendance

• Top-spec hardware: All team members will be provided with top-spec laptops for their role

• Generative AI subsidy: UpGuard provides paid subscriptions for all team members to access generative AI tools to support their work.

• Health Insurance: Access to comprehensive coverage.

UpGuard is a Certified Great Place to Work® in the US, Australia, UK and India, establishing its position as a leading global technology employer. 99% of team members agree that UpGuard is a great place to work!

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