Workstream

Strategic Account Manager

Workstream$120K — $160K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in account management or strategic partnerships, with a strong focus on fostering commercial relationships.
  • Proven ability to build and advance executive-level connections, especially within franchise systems.
  • Experience in a startup environment, demonstrating adaptability to continuous innovation.
  • Strong conflict resolution skills, capable of pushing back effectively while maintaining relationships.
  • Innovative mindset; adept at discovering new revenue avenues and improving processes.
  • Proficiency in using AI tools within workflows, along with a quick adaptability to new technologies.
  • Organized and accountable, with a track record of managing complex initiatives without oversight.

Responsibilities

  • Build relationships with executive leadership at top franchise brands to enhance partnerships.
  • Represent Workstream at industry events, enhancing visibility and categorizing as a leader in workforce management.
  • Project manage strategic initiatives with corporate partners for brand marketing and integration efforts.
  • Lead product demonstrations, identifying and maximizing upsell opportunities throughout franchise systems.
  • Present data and value narratives to C-level stakeholders to secure expansion commitments across franchises.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support incremental revenue growth and manage key performance metrics.
  • Facilitate executive advocacy from corporate leaders to franchise owners, enhancing sales support.

Benefits

  • Mission-driven company focused on empowering deskless workers and local businesses.
  • Opportunity to be an early employee at a fast-growing Series B startup, collaborating with founding team members.
  • Comprehensive health coverage, where the company covers the majority of employee and dependent premiums.
  • 401K plan and pre-tax commuter benefits available to employees.
  • Investment in employee growth through a learning and development stipend.
  • Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Grow With Us

We are looking for a Strategic Account Manager to join our team. This role will report to the Head of Corporate Partnerships. This is a high-visibility, cross-functional role at the intersection of enterprise sales, strategic account management, and executive relationship building. You'll own and grow Workstream's most important brand partnerships - working directly with C-suite stakeholders at the largest restaurant and hospitality franchises in the world to drive adoption, expansion, and long-term commitment.

Work Environment
  • This role is 4 to 5 days in-office, designed to support close collaboration with the sales team and cross-functional partners. Being in the office enables faster decision-making, stronger team alignment, and real-time collaboration essential for building and scaling our sales motion.
  • Fast-paced, collaborative sales floor environment
  • Daily in-person interaction with Sales, Marketing, and Leadership teams

Day In The Life
  • Build and nurture trusted relationships with executive leadership - CHROs, VP Talent & Recruiting, COOs, and more - at Top 100 franchised brands to execute preferred vendor and MSA entitlements, and expand the partnership from corporate-owned locations throughout the full franchise system
  • Represent Workstream at the executive level at industry conferences and partner events, including leading panels, speaking on stage, and positioning Workstream as the category leader in AI-powered workforce management for franchise brands
  • Project manage the execution of key strategic initiatives with corporate partners: brand marketing entitlements (webinars, co-hosted events, association relationships), Quarterly Business Reviews, product roadmap prioritization, brand-specific integrations, and more
  • Own the full product story - demo Workstream's platform, identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities, and lead pilots from scoping through expansion commitment
  • Present franchise usage data, ROI analysis, and value creation narratives to C-level stakeholders to secure buy-in for scaling beyond beta and throughout the franchisee base - including building compelling case studies, crafting account plans, and driving store rollout commitments
  • Work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, customer success, and product/engineering to ensure Corporate Partnership efforts drive incremental ARR growth while managing for CAC, payback period, and churn
  • Support the enterprise sales motion by facilitating warm introductions and executive advocacy from corporate stakeholders to their largest franchisees
  • Build cross-functional brand strategy plans and manage execution end-to-end
  • Plan and attend private partner events and conferences to improve our relationship with key partners

Who You Are
  • 5+ years in account management or strategic partnerships - AM experience is required, but comfort with selling, commercial conversations, and moving deals forward is what sets the right candidate apart
  • You build lasting executive relationships and know how to move them forward commercially - you're not just a relationship keeper, you're a relationship driver
  • Comfortable operating at a company that's constantly innovating - you can speak confidently to where the product is going, not just where it is today and you've worked at a startup and know what that means
  • You push back on executives when it matters and can hold a room without losing the relationship
  • Innovative by nature - you follow the playbook and make it better, find new revenue channels, and build process where it doesn't exist yet
  • Actively uses AI tools in your workflow; picks up new technology fast and applies it practically
  • Organized, accountable, airtight on follow-through - complex initiatives don't slip when you own them
  • Comfortable on a stage or in a room full of executives; public speaking experience is a plus
  • Team-first, takes ownership, makes calls
  • Ability and willingness to travel - this can look like once every 1-2 months during peak conference season

What We Offer
  • A mission-driven and value-based company dedicated to empower deskless workers and local businesses
  • An early employee opportunity at a Series B hyper-growth startup; work with the founding team and industry veterans to accelerate your career
  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision. We pay 95% of your premiums for our employees and 85% for dependents
  • In office amenities and stocked kitchen
  • 401K Plan
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Learning/development stipend
  • Flexible PTO

Salary Range

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is between $120,000 to $160,000 OTE in San Francisco. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate's compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

Know More About Workstream
  • https://www.workstream.us/blog/funding-series-b
  • https://techcrunch.com/2021/08/26/workstreams-text-based-recruitment-tool-gets-a-48m-bet-from-bond-and-beyond/
  • https://techbuzz.news/buzzworthy-august-27-2021/

About Workstream

Workstream is a human resources software company that provides a platform for hiring and managing hourly workers. The platform includes features such as job posting, applicant tracking, onboarding, and scheduling. Workstream's platform is designed to help businesses streamline their hiring and HR processes and reduce time-to-hire. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Workstream
Size
50 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$500,000
Founded
2017
Revenue
$1 million

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