Account Manager, Key at Pendo
Raleigh, NC 27601
About the Job
Team DescriptionPendo is seeking a hardworking, driven, and dynamic individual to join our Account Management team
At Pendo, renewals are at the heart of our success as a company, and as a Key Account Manager, you will be an integral part of driving performance in our company’s core business strategy by focusing on renewing our relationships with customers and ensuring they have the subscription they need to achieve positive business outcomes.A renewal serves as an incredibly important breakthrough moment to celebrate and reflect on the past while also plan for the future
You will partner with customers and multiple internal stakeholders (e.g., Account Executives, Customer Success Managers, Finance, Legal, etc.) to ensure value is realized and that our customers are set up for continued success with their subscription.To succeed on our team, you will need strong sales, operations, and analytical skills, as well as drive and discipline to lead, forecast, and execute on your pipeline with high efficiency
This is a quota carrying position.Role Responsibilities Develop deep expertise and understanding of Pendo’s products, GTM strategy, and standards for pricing and negotiating renewals and expansion.Research customer contracts and purchasing history in order to build timely and accurate quotes for renewals within your book of business.Manage your opportunity pipeline from week to week, providing accurate and timely forecasts to management.Attain quarterly targets for bookings in your book of business, on-time renewals, and overall critical renewal and expansion metrics.Increase penetration in your book of business through existing product portfolio and new offers.Participate in account reviews and planning.Manage the transaction process from quote through PO.Handle billing disputes and questions.Identify when technical guidance might be needed to secure a renewal.Work cross-functionally to develop renewal and expansion strategy and execution plans.Ability to travel as needed.Minimum Qualifications 5+ years experience in an Account Management position or related function (e.g
growth and retention) that includes direct customer interactionExperience handling Enterprise accountsStrong contract negotiation skills with the ability to discuss and close multi-year dealsExcellent executive level communication and presentation skillsExperience territory planning and researching customer value propTechnology sales experience in a subscription model environment, with a proven track recordCompetency with sales pipeline management and CRM tools, including salesforce.comBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experiencePreferred Qualifications Approaches work with empathy and a creative, problem-solving mindsetExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to handle conflictSelf-motivated, proactive, energetic team playerTakes an active interest in increasing customer happiness and deepening customer relationshipsExtraordinary time and process management skills, ensuring nothing slips through the cracksTreats work like a craft, constantly honing and refining skills to adapt to an ever-changing landscapePendo Description:Pendo was founded in 2013 by former product managers, who combined their heads and hearts to build something they wanted but never had as product managers -- a simple way to understand and attack what truly drives product success. Our mission is to improve society's experience with software.Come join one of the fastest-growing startups, supported by best-in-class institutions like Battery Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Spark Capital and Meritech
You will gain experience in a diverse and exciting set of technologies and clients and have a real impact on Pendo's future
Our culture is passionate, dynamic, and fun.EEOCWe are an equal opportunity employer and believe having diverse teams where everyone brings their whole self to Pendo is key to our success
We welcome all people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.AccessibilityPendo is committed to working with, and providing access and reasonable accommodation to, applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities
If you think you may require an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please send a request to:
All requests for accommodations are treated discreetly and confidentially, as practical and permitted by law.CompensationOur salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of many compensation, benefits and other reward opportunities we provide.The expected salary range for this role to be performed in New York, NY and Raleigh, NC is USD $180,000 - $220,000 OTE (50/50 split)Individual pay rate decisions, including offers made within and over the expected salary range, are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company.#LI-CS1#LI-Hybrid
At Pendo, renewals are at the heart of our success as a company, and as a Key Account Manager, you will be an integral part of driving performance in our company’s core business strategy by focusing on renewing our relationships with customers and ensuring they have the subscription they need to achieve positive business outcomes.A renewal serves as an incredibly important breakthrough moment to celebrate and reflect on the past while also plan for the future
You will partner with customers and multiple internal stakeholders (e.g., Account Executives, Customer Success Managers, Finance, Legal, etc.) to ensure value is realized and that our customers are set up for continued success with their subscription.To succeed on our team, you will need strong sales, operations, and analytical skills, as well as drive and discipline to lead, forecast, and execute on your pipeline with high efficiency
This is a quota carrying position.Role Responsibilities Develop deep expertise and understanding of Pendo’s products, GTM strategy, and standards for pricing and negotiating renewals and expansion.Research customer contracts and purchasing history in order to build timely and accurate quotes for renewals within your book of business.Manage your opportunity pipeline from week to week, providing accurate and timely forecasts to management.Attain quarterly targets for bookings in your book of business, on-time renewals, and overall critical renewal and expansion metrics.Increase penetration in your book of business through existing product portfolio and new offers.Participate in account reviews and planning.Manage the transaction process from quote through PO.Handle billing disputes and questions.Identify when technical guidance might be needed to secure a renewal.Work cross-functionally to develop renewal and expansion strategy and execution plans.Ability to travel as needed.Minimum Qualifications 5+ years experience in an Account Management position or related function (e.g
growth and retention) that includes direct customer interactionExperience handling Enterprise accountsStrong contract negotiation skills with the ability to discuss and close multi-year dealsExcellent executive level communication and presentation skillsExperience territory planning and researching customer value propTechnology sales experience in a subscription model environment, with a proven track recordCompetency with sales pipeline management and CRM tools, including salesforce.comBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experiencePreferred Qualifications Approaches work with empathy and a creative, problem-solving mindsetExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to handle conflictSelf-motivated, proactive, energetic team playerTakes an active interest in increasing customer happiness and deepening customer relationshipsExtraordinary time and process management skills, ensuring nothing slips through the cracksTreats work like a craft, constantly honing and refining skills to adapt to an ever-changing landscapePendo Description:Pendo was founded in 2013 by former product managers, who combined their heads and hearts to build something they wanted but never had as product managers -- a simple way to understand and attack what truly drives product success. Our mission is to improve society's experience with software.Come join one of the fastest-growing startups, supported by best-in-class institutions like Battery Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Spark Capital and Meritech
You will gain experience in a diverse and exciting set of technologies and clients and have a real impact on Pendo's future
Our culture is passionate, dynamic, and fun.EEOCWe are an equal opportunity employer and believe having diverse teams where everyone brings their whole self to Pendo is key to our success
We welcome all people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.AccessibilityPendo is committed to working with, and providing access and reasonable accommodation to, applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities
If you think you may require an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please send a request to:
accommodation@pendo.io
All requests for accommodations are treated discreetly and confidentially, as practical and permitted by law.CompensationOur salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of many compensation, benefits and other reward opportunities we provide.The expected salary range for this role to be performed in New York, NY and Raleigh, NC is USD $180,000 - $220,000 OTE (50/50 split)Individual pay rate decisions, including offers made within and over the expected salary range, are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company.#LI-CS1#LI-Hybrid
