BigCommerce

Account Manager

BigCommerce$150K — $225K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years managing complex B2B and/or B2C SaaS accounts with proven retention and expansion success
  • History of identifying expansion opportunities and driving renewals, surpassing targets
  • Experience acting as the 'Quarterback' coordinating customer account efforts with internal and external teams
  • Knowledge of SaaS metrics and customer lifecycle management
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills for trust-building and strategic counsel
  • Skilled in using data for decision making and demonstrating ROI
  • Proven negotiation capabilities aligning customer goals with company objectives
  • Experience with global accounts and multi-regional teams navigating cultural and logistical challenges

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute a systematic plan to identify and develop upsell and cross-sell opportunities
  • Construct detailed territory plans focusing on high-impact activities for revenue growth
  • Maintain account plans with goals, milestones, challenges, and growth opportunities
  • Develop tailored proposals and presentations that align with customer needs
  • Act as the main point of contact for customer inquiries and issue escalation
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to exceed customer expectations
  • Lead regular business reviews analyzing account performance and identifying growth opportunities
  • Track account metrics and analyze engagement to prevent churn
  • Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and project details in CRM

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment including hybrid options
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company matching contribution
  • Paid time off and holidays to maintain work-life balance
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Account Manager to develop and manage strategic relationships with key clients. You will own both Feedonomics & BigCommerce, and B2C & B2B, and will own existing accounts within the segment and act as the point of contact to drive expansion and renewal for these accounts. What You’ll Do: - Create and execute a systematic plan to identify, qualify, and build a robust pipeline of upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts for the suite of BigCommerce Inc products, including BigCommerce B2B, BigCommerce B2C, Feedonomics, Makeswift and Recurring Professional Services. - Construct a detailed territory plan that outlines specific strategies, target accounts, and actions needed to exceed cross-sell and upsell quotas, strategically qualifying and prioritizing high-value opportunities, focusing on high-impact activities that drive overachievement of revenue goals. - Create and maintain detailed account plans that outline goals, key milestones, potential challenges, and growth opportunities for top accounts, providing a roadmap for revenue expansion. - Develop customized proposals, contracts, and presentations that effectively communicate the value of the company’s offerings, ensuring alignment with customer objectives and business needs. - Serve as the main point of contact for customer inquiries related to business requirements, ongoing projects, and issue escalation, ensuring proactive communication and high levels of responsiveness. - Collaborate with internal teams (sales, product, support) and external agency partners to deliver seamless support and execute initiatives that meet or exceed customer expectations. - Handle customer inquiries, problems, and complaints with a focus on timely resolution and high customer satisfaction; escalate issues as needed and work with relevant teams to provide solutions. - Lead regular business reviews with key accounts, presenting insights on usage, performance, and ROI, while identifying additional opportunities for account growth and product adoption - Track key account metrics, analyze customer engagement, and identify at-risk accounts, providing regular status updates to internal stakeholders to ensure proactive account management. - Maintain thorough and accurate records of customer interactions, proposals, and account details in CRM systems, ensuring that customer data is always up-to-date and accessible to stakeholders. - You will not be responsible for prospecting to, or for managing a sales process for new accounts. Who You Are: - 5+ years managing complex B2B and/or B2C SaaS accounts, with a proven record of achieving retention and expansion goals in a subscription-based model. - Demonstrated history of proactively identifying expansion opportunities within accounts and successfully driving renewals, ideally with a track record of surpassing targets. - Experience acting as the ‘Quarterback’ of a customer account, coordinating effectively with internal teams (sales, product, marketing, and support) and external agency partners to deliver seamless customer success and high-impact results, ensuring all efforts are aligned and collaborative. - Comprehensive knowledge of SaaS metrics, usage patterns, and customer lifecycle management, especially in managing both business and individual user expectations within the same product suite. - Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build trust, provide strategic counsel, and foster long-term relationships with clients and agency partners, influencing decision-makers and aligning efforts across all stakeholders. - Skilled at using data to drive decisions; experienced with CRM and customer success platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Gainsight) and confident in using data to demonstrate ROI, track KPIs, and identify growth opportunities. - Adept at understanding complex customer needs, identifying pain points, and providing innovative, tailored solutions in collaboration with agency partners to ensure customer satisfaction and drive long-term engagement. - Proven capability to negotiate effectively, aligning customer goals with company objectives and coordinating with agency partners; experienced in handling escalations and maintaining high levels of satisfaction. - Experience with Global Accounts and Multi-regional Teams - Comfortable navigating cultural differences, time zones, and language barriers; able to collaborate effectively with agency partners, and adapt strategies to serve global customer needs. #LI-KE1 #LIHYBRID (Pay Transparency Range: $150,065.00 - $225,097.00) Compensation Transparency The national base salary range for this role is posted above in this job post. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications and geographic location. We also consider internal equity to help ensure fair and consistent pay practices across our teams. Where applicable, this role may also be eligible for variable compensation (such as bonus or commission), equity, and benefits in accordance with local policies. Details will be shared during the hiring process. We are committed to equitable and transparent pay practices that align to market data, internal equity, and individual contribution.

About BigCommerce

BigCommerce is a software company that provides a platform for online businesses to create and manage their e-commerce websites. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, U.S. Its platform allows businesses to create online stores, manage their products, process payments, and handle shipping and fulfillment. The company offers a range of plans for businesses of different sizes, from small startups to large enterprises. As of 2020, the company has more than 60,000 customers in over 120 countries. BigCommerce is a privately held company and has raised over $200 million in funding.
Learn more about BigCommerce
Size
813 employees
Market Cap
$597.2 million
Industry
Net Income
-$37.5 million
Founded
2009
Revenue
$152.3 million
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