At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and grow relationships with schools and education customers across the UK and Ireland.
- Company: Join Lightspeed Systems, a leading EdTech company dedicated to enhancing student safety and engagement.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive perks, including wellness support, remote work options, and a vibrant office environment.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace with fun amenities and a commitment to employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in education while driving customer success and retention.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in account management or sales, strong communication skills, and experience with CRM platforms.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We're looking for an Account Manager to manage and grow relationships with a portfolio of schools, multi-academy trusts, and education customers across the UK and Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded relationship-builder who enjoys helping customers succeed while driving retention and revenue growth.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of existing customers, driving renewals, and identifying opportunities to expand adoption of Lightspeed solutions. You will build strong relationships with key stakeholders, conduct regular account reviews, and work closely with internal teams to ensure customers receive exceptional service and value from their investment. This role is ideal for someone with experience in account management, customer success, renewals, or sales who wants to grow their career in a fast-paced EdTech environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of schools, trusts, and education customers across the UK and Ireland.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts.
- Build relationships with school leaders, IT teams, safeguarding professionals, and operational stakeholders.
- Lead customer renewal conversations and achieve retention targets.
- Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities across the Lightspeed portfolio.
- Conduct regular account reviews to ensure customer satisfaction and adoption.
- Monitor account health and proactively address risks to retention.
- Partner with Customer Success, Support, Product, and Sales teams to resolve customer issues and improve outcomes.
- Maintain accurate customer records, forecasts, opportunities, and activities within Salesforce.
- Stay informed on trends and developments within the UK education market.
- Share customer feedback and insights with Product and Marketing teams.
ABOUT YOU
- Bachelor's degree (preferred).
- 2+ years of experience in account management, customer success, renewals, or B2B sales.
- Experience managing customer relationships and driving retention.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities effectively.
- Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
- Experience working in SaaS, technology, or EdTech.
- Familiarity with UK schools, academies, or multi-academy trusts.
- Experience managing renewal and expansion opportunities.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, digital learning, or education technology solutions.
ABOUT US
With more than 25 years of serving education, Lightspeed Systems delivers the most in-depth visibility and control to power exceptional schools where students are safe and engaged; technology is compliant and easily managed; and resources are secure and optimized. Purpose-built for school networks and devices, Lightspeed’s cloud-managed solutions include the most effective web filtering, student safety monitoring, classroom management, device management, and data analytics software available.
Lightspeed Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristic.
Account Manager employer: Lightspeed Systems
At Lightspeed Systems, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. Our remote positions offer flexibility for employees across the UK, while our commitment to employee wellbeing is reflected in our comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the education sector, where your contributions will help create safer and more effective digital learning environments for students worldwide.
