Strategic Account Manager

Strategic Account Manager

Sheffield Full-Time 36000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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Location: UK (Remote with occasional travel required)

Salary: £50k Base + 20% Annual Bonus

A market-leading SaaS provider is scaling its post-sales team to support continued growth. With customers across the UK and internationally, this is a high-impact opportunity to join the Customer Success team as a Strategic Account Manager (SAM). You’ll manage a portfolio of high-value accounts, helping drive digital transformation.

The Role

As a Strategic Account Manager, you\’ll manage 35-40 key customer accounts across the UK. Your primary focus will be retention, satisfaction, and revenue growth. You’ll lead QBRs, deliver strategic value in every interaction, and become a trusted advisor to customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Retention & Engagement

  • Own a portfolio of 35–40 accounts, focusing on Net Revenue Retention (NRR) and Gross Revenue Retention (GRR).
  • Develop and execute strategic account plans aligned to customer business goals.

Revenue Growth & Expansion

  • Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities for new modules, features, and services.
  • Collaborate with Sales and BDRs to expand accounts and drive contract renewals.

Strategic Advisory & Customer Advocacy

  • Lead QBRs, discussing goals, adoption metrics, and opportunities to scale.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor, sharing best practices and industry trends.

Internal Collaboration

  • Align closely with Sales, Product, Support, and Implementation teams.
  • Champion the voice of the customer internally to shape product roadmap and services.
  • Support onboarding and customer enablement efforts as needed.

Data-Driven Success

  • Track KPIs and feature adoption rates.

What Does Success Look Like? You deliver 110%+ Net Revenue Retention across your portfolio, complete quarterly onsite engagements, and consistently expand accounts while driving strong customer satisfaction.

Who We’re Looking For:

  • 3+ years in Account Management, Customer Success, or similar roles within SaaS.
  • Proven track record driving customer retention and expansion.
  • Strong experience running QBRs, conducting onsite meetings, and engaging at exec level.
  • Analytical and data-driven with a proactive approach to customer health and churn prevention.
  • Excellent relationship-builder and confident communicator.
  • Flexibility to travel nationally.
  • Experience in high-growth SaaS environments (bonus).
  • Familiarity with Gainsight, Salesforce, or HubSpot (bonus).

What’s on Offer? Autonomy and ownership of a high-value portfolio and career progression in a growing, mission-led SaaS company. Structured onboarding, a collaborative team, and full travel reimbursement.

Note: Due to high application volumes, if you have not been contacted within 7 days, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

Strategic Account Manager employer: CD Recruitment

As a market-leading SaaS provider, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and satisfaction. With the flexibility of remote work and opportunities for occasional travel, our Strategic Account Managers enjoy autonomy in managing high-value accounts while benefiting from structured onboarding and a collaborative team environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact in driving digital transformation for our customers and advancing your career in a mission-led organisation.
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Contact Detail:

CD Recruitment Recruiting Team

Strategic Account Manager
CD Recruitment
Location: Sheffield
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