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 role leverages AI‑augmented workflows and disciplined forecasting to drive growth without cold outbound activity.
Key responsibilities
- Own P&L for enterprise clients with $1M+ annual contract value, 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 balance customer outcomes with profitability.
- Coach sales team members on negotiation frameworks, pricing rationale, and deal craftsmanship.
- Apply generative AI tools for pipeline diagnostics, proposal drafting, account intelligence, and stakeholder communication.
- Maintain CRM accuracy, pipeline hygiene, and Order‑to‑Cash process standards.
- Coordinate with delivery, finance, legal, and customer success to translate closed deals into measurable client value.
Required profile
- 5+ years of enterprise software sales experience with direct quota responsibility for renewals, retention, or expansion.
- Proven track record managing accounts with $1M+ ACV and navigating complex stakeholder and procurement environments.
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