Sr. Account Manager

IANS; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

IANS is seeking a Senior Account Manager to lead strategic relationships with End User Decision Support clients, manage renewals, and drive upsell and consulting revenue in an assigned territory.

The role requires 3-4 years of account management experience, executive-level communication, and a quota-driven mindset. This hybrid Boston-based position emphasizes collaboration, client outcomes, and participation in IANS events, with travel 30-40%.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of account management experience.
• Proven track record of exceeding goals.
• Experience selling to C-level executives.
• Interest in information security.
• Quota-driven mindset.
• Strong organizational and results orientation.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new clients and build relationships with CISOs and teams.
• Develop Territory plans to drive usage, contract renewal and revenue growth.
• Grow accounts by selling additional services and expanding user base.
• Manage annual contract renewal process.
• Consistently achieve activity, performance and results KPIs.
• Facilitate technical conversations with C-level prospects and SMEs at IANS events.
• Contribute to the IANS sales team and company culture.
• Travel to visit clients and attend IANS events (approximately 30-40%).

Skills

Executive communication

C-level relationships

Time management

Quota-driven

Team player

Info security interest

Relationship selling

Job description

IANS Hybrid Work Policy: This position is based in Boston, with the expectation to come into the office 2-3 times per week.

$85,000 + commissions

Position Description

IANS is seeking a Senior Account Manager (SAM) to join our sales team. The SAM will be responsible for managing existing End User Decision Support (EUDS) clients including annual subscription renewals, client usage, upsell and consulting revenue for accounts in an assigned Territory.

The ideal candidate is a top producer with prior sales experience carrying a quota. Key traits include organization, goal/results mentality, team-focused, interest in information security, and a passion for learning.

The SAM will possess skills and work ethic aligned with our company values of grit, results, initiative, passion, positivity, teamwork and curiosity.

$85,000 + commissions

Core Responsibilities

• Onboard new clients and develop strong relationships with CISOs and their teams
• Develop Territory plans to drive client usage, contract renewal and revenue growth
• Grow accounts by selling additional services and expanding user base
• Manage annual contract renewal process
• Consistently achieve activity, performance and results KPIs
• Facilitate technical conversations with C-level prospects and subject matter experts (Faculty) at IANS Forums, CISO Roundtables and Technical Symposiums
• Contribute to the IANS sales team and company culture
• Travel to visit clients and attend IANS events (approximately 30-40%)

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

The qualified SAM candidate will have 3-4 years of account management experience and a proven track-record exceeding goals. We are targeting individuals who demonstrate strong competency in the following areas:

• Executive level communication and presentation skills
• Experience building relationships with and selling to C-level executives
• Process orientation
• Interest in information security and complex technical content
• Highly motivated and able to thrive in a quota-driven environment
• Strong sense of professional accountability and integrity
• High level of energy, effective time management skills and a sense of urgency
• Established ability in building social network
• Strong team and collaborative orientation
• Confident but takes a humble approach in working with peers and teammates