Nerdio is a company that enhances the capabilities of Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, and Microsoft Intune. They are seeking a Customer Account Manager to manage corporate accounts, ensure customer retention, and identify opportunities for revenue expansion while collaborating with internal teams to drive customer success.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a book of Corporate accounts, aiming for a retention rate of 90% or higher, and proactively identify opportunities for revenue expansion
- Own the negotiation process for contract renewals and expansions from start to finish
- Consult with customers throughout the customer lifecycle to understand their business and strategic goals, ensuring they find ongoing value in Nerdio's products and services
- Establish and nurture key relationships with executive sponsors and decision makers within customer organizations
- Collaborate closely with Sales and Customer Success leadership to mitigate churn risk, develop account expansion strategies, and drive ongoing customer success
- Track customer interactions and engagements within the CRM tool
- Evangelize new product features and provide customer feedback to Sales, Product, Customer Success, and Engineering teams
Requirements:
- Software background in an XaaS business such as SaaS, PaaS, or IaaS, with a preference for candidates experienced in managing customer relationships across IT Operations, Finance, and Software Engineering
- Profiency in contract negotiation and conflict resolution
- Demonstrated experience in customer relationship management, including developing and fostering relationships at all levels within customer organizations
- Ability to recognize and maximize expansion opportunities
- Accurate forecasting skills and a good understanding of the customer base
- Comfort with owning a commercial relationship and proven ability to build strong relationships with customers, especially at the executive level, following a LAER model (land, adopt, expand, retain)
- Articulate value proposition with a technical theme
- A minimum of 3 to 8+ years of experience in a customer success or account management role, preferably within the technology industry
- Strong understanding of cloud computing, IT services, or related fields
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring their success and satisfaction
- Experience in managing customer accounts, handling escalations, and resolving issues
- Proficient in using customer relationship management (CRM) software and other relevant tools
- Experience working with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) or Enterprise IT Professionals
- Familiarity with the Microsoft Azure ecosystem and cloud services
- Knowledge of IT project management methodologies and best practices
- Experience in conducting customer training sessions or workshops
- Understanding of customer success metrics and the ability to analyze data to drive insights