Senior Strategic Accounts Manager – Enterprise Software & AI
IgniteTech
Job description
About the role
You will be the strategic and commercial leader for a portfolio of flagship enterprise accounts, focusing on retention, expansion, and deepening relationships. The position leverages AI‑augmented workflows, rigorous forecast discipline, and cross‑functional partnership to drive multi‑million‑dollar revenue growth. This is a relationship‑focused, non‑hunter role that maximizes existing client value.
Key responsibilities
- Own full P&L for enterprise accounts with $1M+ ACV, ensuring forecast accuracy and margin targets.
- Serve as senior commercial voice in QBRs, board‑level escalations, and strategic planning sessions.
- Design and negotiate multi‑year contracts, SOWs, SLAs, and pricing structures that protect profitability.
- Coach team members on negotiation frameworks, pricing rationale, and commercial instincts.
- Apply generative AI tools for pipeline diagnostics, proposal drafting, and account intelligence.
- Champion CRM accuracy, pipeline hygiene, and Order‑to‑Cash process improvements.
- Coordinate with delivery, finance, legal, and customer success to convert closed deals into measurable client value.
Required profile
- 5+ years of enterprise software sales experience with direct quota for renewals, retention, or expansion.
- Proven track record managing accounts with $1M+ ACV and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
- Deep expertise in negotiating multi‑year agreements, SOWs, SLAs, and custom pricing.
- Strong financial literacy – P&L impact, revenue recognition, forecasting, and customer lifetime value.
- Executive presence with the ability to engage C‑suite stakeholders confidently.
- Experience applying generative AI tools to accelerate commercial work.
Required skills
- Salesforce (or equivalent CRM) proficiency
- Generative AI tools for sales enablement
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