Senior Account Manager in Sydney

The Customer Success team is a critical component to our revenue growth and culture at Meltwater. Every member of the team embodies our core values: extreme ownership, continuous development, fun, number 1, and respect. We drive tremendous business value by building deep customer relationships, delivering obvious impact, and ultimately expanding customer accounts across our breadth of products and building passionate customer advocates.

What We’re Looking For:

Are you an attentive Account Manager with experience in serving SaaS customers? We’re actively seeking professionals like yourself to join our dynamic team and take charge of managing, renewing, and driving growth for our valued accounts. As an Account Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in nurturing existing client relationships and maximizing their potential. Meltwater offers more than employment—it’s a voyage towards personal and professional advancement. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere that nurtures your skills, encourages mentorship, and champions inclusive leadership practices. Interact with experienced account managers and resilient leaders who are dedicated to supporting your growth journey. Join our team, where you’ll be embraced by a diverse community that honors your individual contributions and propels you toward realizing your full potential.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage, renew, and foster growth within assigned accounts following their transition from the Client Acquisition team.
• Focus on driving sustainable, long-term growth while overseeing renewals, leveraging support from the Customer Success and Renewals teams.
• Develop customized account plans and strategies aimed at optimizing customer retention and stimulating account growth.
• Identify and actively pursue expansion opportunities within accounts, including upselling and cross-selling initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with the Customer Success team to drive ongoing engagement and utilization of our solutions.
• Partner with Renewals Representatives to ensure robust account retention and skillfully negotiate pricing agreements.
• Cultivate and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders within assigned accounts, driving both engagement and satisfaction.
• Monitor customer usage patterns to inform strategic renewal and product expansion approaches.
• Implement proactive sales processes to effectively counter competitive threats during renewal negotiations.

What You’ll Bring:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher is preferred for this role.
• A minimum of 4 - 7 years tenure in account management is desired, with an established track record in account management, growth, and renewals, within the software or SaaS domain.
• Strong strategic thinking and execution capabilities, with a focus on customer retention and growth.
• Ability to develop effective account plans and strategies aligned with customer goals.
• A proactive approach to identifying and driving expansion opportunities within accounts.
• Refined communication and collaboration abilities to seamlessly engage with both the Client Success and Renewals teams.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving growth targets and customer satisfaction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Willingness to embrace the best of both worlds with our hybrid work schedule.
• The ability to legally work in the country of hire is required for this position.

What We Offer:

• Enjoy flexible paid time off options for enhanced work-life balance.
• Gym & wellness allowance through our partnership with ClassPass.
• Community Outreach Days get involved & undertake charity work or volunteer as paid days off, based on employee tenure.
• Employee assistance programs cover mental health, legal, financial, wellness, and behavior areas to ensure your overall well-being.
• Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones.
• Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style.
• Benefit from our family leave program, which grows with your tenure at Meltwater.
• Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career.

Where You’ll Work: Level 8, 275 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Meltwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. At Meltwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.