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Full-Time

Sr. Account Manager

Strategic, Remote

Posted on 7/10/2024

Highspot

Highspot

501-1,000 employees

AI-powered sales enablement platform

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$144k - $163.7kAnnually

+ Stock Options + OTE

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Communications
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience leading Enterprise Customers
  • Proven track record of selling and managing large, multi-product, multi-million dollar customers
  • Experience managing a diverse set of customer stakeholders ranging from C-level to manager with 20+ stakeholders per account
  • Experience interfacing closely with executive leaders and leading a diverse set of cross-departmental internal stakeholders to execute account strategy
  • Proven ability to stay organized, prioritize well, and manage time effectively in fast-paced, ever-changing environments
  • Proven track record of successfully achieving revenue and renewal targets
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully prospect into an installed customer base and successfully identify and solidify business and product value
  • Ability to clearly articulate business value, impact, and ROI
  • Ability to strategically plan with customers, mapping complex business objectives to product use cases
  • Ability to effectively manage customer opportunities and risks
  • A desire to improve your organization and those around you
  • Strong executive presence
  • Strong business acumen
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
  • Salesforce, Highspot, Tableau, Clari experience preferred
Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage relationships with largest, most strategic customer accounts
  • Carry an aggressive retention quota and assume sole responsibility for customer renewals
  • Carry an aggressive expansion quota and assume sole responsibility for upselling and cross-selling products
  • Build and maintain relationships with key executives and stakeholders
  • Map out and navigate complex organizations to build new relationships as needed
  • Develop and execute a strategy to drive value realization of the Highspot platform, growth, and mitigate/remediate risk
  • Represent the customer back to the business through clear communication and administrative updates to CRM, forecasting, and other key tools
  • Must be able to travel on-site at least monthly

Highspot provides a sales enablement platform that helps sales teams improve their productivity and efficiency. Its main product, Highspot Copilot, is an AI-powered digital assistant that delivers the right content to sales representatives at the right time, enhancing their ability to engage and convert potential buyers. The platform supports sales teams by managing sales content, preparing reps for various selling scenarios, and facilitating personalized interactions through digital sales rooms. Highspot also includes features for onboarding and training sales reps, ensuring they are well-prepared for real-world situations. Unlike many competitors, Highspot focuses on driving measurable outcomes, such as increased win rates and reduced ramp time for new sales reps. The company's goal is to empower sales teams to close deals more effectively and generate higher revenue.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$764.9M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Highspot's continuous product updates, such as the Spring '24 release and Meeting Intelligence, demonstrate a commitment to innovation and staying ahead of market needs.
  • The appointment of Graham Younger as President of Field Operations signals a strategic focus on growth and expansion.
  • Partnerships with companies like Krisp enhance the platform's capabilities, providing additional value to customer-facing professionals.

What critics are saying

  • Recent layoffs, including a 15% workforce reduction, could impact employee morale and the company's ability to compete with larger rivals.
  • The competitive landscape in sales enablement is crowded, with major players like Salesforce and Oracle posing significant threats.

What makes Highspot unique

  • Highspot's AI-powered digital assistant, Highspot Copilot, uniquely enhances sales productivity by providing real-time, contextually relevant content and training.
  • The platform's focus on operational rigor and behavioral change in sales teams sets it apart from competitors who may only offer basic content management.
  • Highspot's recognition by industry leaders like Forrester, Gartner, and Forbes underscores its innovative approach and market leadership in sales enablement.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, & life benefits

Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Matching employer contributions (DPSP) with immediate vesting

3 Weeks of Paid Vacation

Generous Holiday Schedule

Quarterly Recharge Fridays

Flexible work schedules

Professional development opportunities

Discounted ClassPass membership

Access to coaches & therapists

2 Volunteer days per year

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