Account Development Manager

At PitchBook, a Morningstar company, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We’re deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company. Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there’s going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We’re willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence. If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you.

As a member of our Account Management & Customer Success team, you will thrive on your ability to embrace and drive change and your commitment to ensuring you and PitchBook are always growing and improving. While continually learning and exploring new ideas and concepts, you will be inspired to ask questions and challenge the status quo while remaining focused on our customers’ success. We value teamwork and collaboration and encourage our people to build strong, trusting relationships with their teammates, customers, and partners. A contagious positivity, insatiable curiosity, and people‑first attitude are the winning traits of our most successful Account Management & Customer Success team members. If this sounds like you, join us!

The Account Development Manager (ADM) plays a vital role in driving growth by deepening relationships with existing clients and re‑engaging lapsed accounts. This individual will focus on identifying and managing a pipeline of opportunities within our current client base to expand our footprint within the organization. Additionally, they will develop targeted strategies to win back past clients, leveraging a consultative approach and industry expertise to build trust and loyalty.

• Achieve sales goals measured quarterly while providing an excellent experience to your prospects.
• Act as the point of contact and business partner for a dedicated portfolio of PitchBook’s clients and prospects via in‑person meetings, phone, and/or email.
• Identify growth opportunities to expand existing user base within portfolio of accounts to achieve and consistently exceed sales and retention goals.
• Develop and own the long‑term strategy; define growth goals and execution plans to increase engagement and footprint with clients over a multi‑year time horizon.
• Conduct client demonstration sessions designed to highlight how the PitchBook platform addresses the needs of the account and individual end users with a consultative approach.
• Work collaboratively with designated Account Managers and Customer Success Associates to strategize on account growth opportunities.
• Efficiently and thoroughly manage your pipeline and oversee the end‑to‑end sales cycle.
• Use Catalyst and Salesforce to effectively manage client relationships through client interactions, account mapping, pipeline, and task management.
• Drive engagement with prospective clients through personally crafted sequences and/or marketing provided materials via Highspot.
• Use Gong regularly to review client calls, provide product feedback and self‑evaluate.
• Effectively prospect new accounts as needed, creatively leveraging various channels including events, Salesforce, LinkedIn Navigator, and others.
• Adhere to Salesforce best practices and understands the importance of data hygiene and pipeline management.
• Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors.
• Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested.

• 2+ years of sales or account management experience.
• Proven ability to close complex deals with relevant stakeholders and oversee the end‑to‑end sales process.
• Prior experience with Catalyst, Salesforce, or similar CRM to forecast sales and maintain updated records of client interactions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Exemplary presentation skills and comfortable to engage a diverse array of clients.
• Interest in the private equity and venture capital marketplace preferred.
• Curious, able, and interested to learn about client needs.
• Organized with terrific prioritization skills.
• Self‑motivated, persistent, and goal‑oriented attitude and can work effectively as part of a team.
• Possess strong negotiation skills, persistence, and resiliency.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite including in‑depth knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel with the ability to pick up new systems and software easily.
• Must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Private medical insurance.
• Additional medical wellness incentives.
• Life cover.
• Paid sabbatical program after four years.
• Paid parental leave.
• Robust training programs on industry and soft skills.
• Minimum 25 days annual leave and volunteer days.
• Employee resource groups.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Quarterly team building events.
• Income protection.
• Shared ownership employee stock program.
• Transportation stipend.

*Please be aware the above PitchBook benefit and perk offerings are subject to corresponding plan and policy documents and may change during the course of your employment.

At the heart of our company is a belief in the power of in-person collaboration. Being together in the office fuels our creativity, strengthens our connections, and drives the innovation that sets us apart. Our culture is built on spontaneous moments—those hallway conversations, whiteboard brainstorms, and shared celebrations in each of our global offices—that simply can’t be replicated remotely. This role is expected to be in the office 5 days a week. The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an ongoing basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events.

We are excited to get to know you and your background. Concerned that you might not meet every requirement? We encourage you to still apply as you might be the right candidate for the role or other roles at PitchBook. As an equal opportunity employer, PitchBook is dedicated to inclusive hiring.