Gusto

Expansion Account Manager, PE

Gusto$144K — $176K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years managing high-performing SaaS/tech account management or sales teams
  • Proven track record in driving expansion revenue and retention
  • Strong analytical skills with expertise in Excel modeling and data analysis
  • Experience with outbound sales, upselling, and cross-selling strategies
  • Skilled in sales coaching and pipeline management
  • Proficient in CRM tools, preferably Salesforce
  • Demonstrated integration of AI into sales processes

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing Expansion Account Management team
  • Drive goal setting and sales strategy to exceed targets
  • Foster a culture of accountability and data-driven performance
  • Drive expansion revenue through proactive customer outreach
  • Manage pipeline, forecasting, and team quota attainment
  • Optimize sales processes and KPIs for cross-selling
  • Leverage customer data to refine targeting and strategies

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model with 2-3 days in-office per week
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Inclusive company culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives
  • Access to Gusto's suite of supportive products for small businesses
  • Collaborative work environment focused on team success
  • Cross-functional team engagement for improved processes
Full Job Description
About the Role:

As a Leader of Expansion Account Management, you will coach, motivate, and scale a high-impact team, driving sales execution, pipeline growth, and revenue expansion. You will also optimize processes, implement data-driven strategies, and work cross-functionally to improve customer loyalty and maximize revenue.

About the Team:

The Account Management team at Gusto is dedicated to helping small businesses maximize their success by driving engagement, retention, and expansion. We are looking for a high-performing sales leader to manage and develop a team of Expansion Account Managers focused on expansion revenue and customer retention. This team is responsible for proactively identifying growth opportunities within our existing customer base-upselling and cross-selling Gusto's suite of products while ensuring long-term customer value and retention.

Here's what you'll do day-to-day:

Leadership & Team Performance
  • Lead and develop a high-performing Expansion Account Management team focused on revenue growth and retention.
  • Drive goal setting, sales strategy, and hands-on coaching to exceed expansion and retention targets.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and data-driven performance.

Revenue Growth & Sales Execution
  • Drive expansion revenue through proactive outreach and product-driven insights across Gusto's customer base.
  • Lead pipeline management, forecasting, and team quota attainment while refining upsell playbooks.
  • Optimize sales processes and KPIs to scale cross-sell efforts and improve engagement strategies.

Operational Excellence & Strategic Execution
  • Leverage customer data to refine segmentation, targeting, and sales strategies.
  • Implement tools and workflows to boost sales productivity and efficiency.
  • Use CRM and analytics to track performance, uncover trends, and guide strategic decisions.

Here's what we're looking for:
  • Revenue Growth & Sales Execution - 3+ years leading high-performing SaaS/tech account management or sales teams; proven in driving expansion revenue, retention, and quota attainment
  • Operational Excellence & Strategy - Leverages customer data, tools, and CRM analytics to refine targeting, boost productivity, and guide strategic decisions
  • Data & Analytics Expertise - Advanced in Excel modeling, data analysis, and identifying key performance metrics
  • Skilled in outbound sales motions, upsell, and cross-sell strategies
  • Strong analytical mindset; uses data to optimize sales motions and measure impact
  • Expertise in sales coaching, pipeline management, and consultative selling
  • Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments with strong change management skills
  • Excellent cross-functional communication and influence abilities
  • Proficient in CRM tools (Salesforce preferred) and sales enablement platforms
  • Proven, day-to-day experience integrating AI into how you work - across writing, research, prep, and summarization as a core part of your workflow, with a track record of giving clear, useful feedback that helps improve your tools and processes.

Our cash compensation range for this role is $144,000 to $176,000 OTE in Denver & Atlanta. $127,000 to $155,000 OTE for Phoenix. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate location, experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Gusto has physical office spaces in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City. Employees who are based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role). The same office expectations apply to all Symmetry roles, Gusto's subsidiary, whose physical office is in Scottsdale.

Note: The San Francisco office expectations encompass both the San Francisco and San Jose metro areas.

When approved to work from a location other than a Gusto office, a secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection is required. This includes non-office days for hybrid employees.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for small businesses, you will find a home at Gusto.

About Gusto

Gusto is a cloud-based human resources software platform that provides payroll, benefits, and HR management services to small businesses. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Gusto's platform automates many of the administrative tasks associated with HR, such as payroll processing, tax filings, and benefits administration. The company also offers a range of HR services, including compliance support, employee onboarding, and time tracking. Gusto is committed to helping small businesses succeed by providing them with the tools and resources they need to manage their HR operations more efficiently.
Learn more about Gusto
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2012

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