Account Manager, Americas

As we continue to support growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic, results-driven Account Manager to join our team, focusing on the higher education, K-12 and enterprise industries.

As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing and expanding relationships with our existing clients, with a primary focus on upselling and negotiating software renewals. This position requires a strong sales orientation, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced software company environment. Other responsibilities may be assigned to help drive our vision and mission to  alignment with our organization’s values.

Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders in enterprise, higher education and K-12 institutions. Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts, addressing customer inquiries, and providing excellent customer service. Understand clients' business needs, objectives, and challenges to identify upselling opportunities and position relevant software solutions.

Upselling and Cross-Selling: Achieve assigned quarterly and annual sales targets by proactively identifying opportunities to upsell and cross-sell additional software licenses, modules, or services to existing clients. Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to showcase the value and benefits of recommended software enhancements. Collaborate closely with the sales and marketing teams to develop targeted strategies and campaigns to maximize upselling potential.

Software Renewals: Manage the software renewal process for assigned accounts, ensuring timely and successful contract renewals. Proactively engage with clients to discuss their current usage, address any concerns, and present upgrade options to ensure customer satisfaction and retention. Negotiate renewal terms, pricing, and contractual agreements in collaboration with the legal and finance departments.

Account Planning and Forecasting: Develop account plans and strategies to achieve upselling and renewal objectives. Monitor account usage and health, revenue performance, and customer satisfaction metrics regularly. Provide accurate sales forecasts and pipeline updates to management, leveraging CRM tools and reporting systems.

Market Research and Competitive Analysis: Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape within the corporations, higher education and K-12 sectors. Conduct market research and analysis to identify new business opportunities and potential target accounts. Collaborate with the marketing team to provide insights and contribute to the development of effective sales and marketing materials.

As part of a dynamic and collaborative team under the supervision of the Director of Account Management, the Account Manager works alongside Customer Success Managers and Senior Account Managers.

Join Panopto and be part of an exciting journey where you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on the company's success and growth. If you excel in communication with a  vigorous sales orientation mindset, we encourage you to apply.

Panopto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified individuals which will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected criteria, in accordance with applicable law. Panopto is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation for interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please provide more detail on how we can further support you by reaching out to the Employee Experience department.