Strategic Account Manager - EMEA

• Proven Expertise: 8+ years of experience managing and growing large, complex accounts in a software/SaaS environment, with a track record of exceeding revenue targets.
• Strategic Selling Skills: Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior executives, aligning solutions to their strategic priorities and driving expansion.
• Value Articulation: Strong foundation in articulating business value, particularly within innovative technology domains (e.g., AIOps, SaaS/Cloud).
• Deal Leadership: Expertise in navigating and closing complex, high-value deals within global organizations.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Deep commitment to understanding customer needs, ensuring satisfaction, and delivering tailored solutions.
• Collaborative Leadership: A natural collaborator who thrives in dynamic environments, leveraging internal resources to deliver impactful results.
• Resilience and Adaptability: Ability to navigate challenging situations with empathy, active listening, and perseverance.

• Competitive Equity
• Remote-first environment
• Generous PTO where you accrue roughly 25 days per calendar year
• Eight (8) paid holidays throughout the year
• Comprehensive health benefits where BigPanda covers your premiums for Private Insurance
• UK Pension Scheme through NEST
• #PandaParent support with fully paid leave options
• Family Planning/Fertility Benefit
• Financial planning services
• Employee learning & development budget
• Values-based recognition (Quarterly and Annually)
• Social community & ERG programs
• Flexible work environment along with a work-from-home stipend to support remote work arrangements
• Values-based culture

BigPanda offers a generous total rewards package that includes base pay, bonus, equity, and a world-class benefits program. We run one (1) compensation review cycle per year to ensure that managers can recognize employees without much lag between achievement and reward. All of this builds toward the best compensation we can give to anyone: the ability to develop your skills each and every day. BigPanda has a significant focus on career development that is at the core of our employee experience.

Remote based role. Open to candidates in the United Kingdom.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

As a Strategic Account Manager at BigPanda, you will play a pivotal role in managing and growing relationships with our largest and most complex customers. Your focus will be on fostering strategic executive partnerships, aligning our solutions to customer business outcomes, and delivering long-term value.

You will be a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior IT leaders, leveraging your expertise to navigate intricate organizational structures, drive customer satisfaction, and achieve revenue growth.

• Customer Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for large, complex accounts, building trust and credibility with senior executives, including CIOs and CXOs, by addressing their strategic priorities and challenges.
• Strategic Account Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive account plans that align with customer business objectives, ensuring sustainable growth and long-term partnership.
• Value-Driven Engagement: Articulate and demonstrate the tangible value of our platform, ensuring customer success and satisfaction through innovative solutions tailored to their needs.
• Revenue Growth and Retention: Drive revenue expansion through strategic upselling and cross-selling, while ensuring high customer satisfaction and retention within your portfolio.
• Negotiation and Deal Closure: Lead complex, global deal negotiations, navigating procurement processes, and closing high-value contracts that drive mutual success.
• Collaboration and Advocacy: Work closely with cross-functional teams-including customer success, marketing, product, and support-to deliver tailored strategies, improve product alignment, and advocate for customer needs.
• Market Insight and Feedback: Provide insights into customer trends and feedback to internal teams, contributing to continuous improvement in product development and service delivery.
• Performance Achievement: Consistently meet or exceed quarterly revenue and retention targets, showcasing your ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment.

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