Lead Account Manager

IXL Learning, the developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people global

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ly, is seeking a Lead Account Manager to join our growing team in Raleigh, NC. The Lead Account Manager will serve in a leadership role on the Account Management team, managing a team of  Account Managers. You will be responsible for renewal, upsell, customer retention, and engagement activities in your assigned territory and a combined team territory achievement.

Successful candidates in this role blend their knowledge of IXL processes and systems; deep understanding of our customer base; and expertise in navigating challenging situations to coach and manage their assigned teams to achieve goals and grow competencies.

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WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
  • Lead, manage and motivate a team of high-performing Account Managers
  • Identify areas of opportunity to refine processes; grow skill sets; and improve resources on behalf of the Account Management team
  • Oversee and drive team best practices, sharing knowledge and skills on effective territory management and customer communication to maximize customer impact and revenue attainment
  • Oversee the onboarding process for new Account Managers, including training, shadowing, and mentorship
  • As part of the leadership team, proactively identify areas for improvement to workflow, processes, and ideas with the manager and coordinate the implementation of approved changes across your team
  • Play a lead role within the team in developing and driving effective renewal campaigns and tactics, including but not limited to budgeting campaigns, win-back campaigns, renewal cadence campaigns, etc
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key team members across account services, sales and sales management, PLS, marketing, and account management to facilitate collaboration, share best practices and improve cross-team efficiencies
  • Exceed personal and team revenue and retention goals in assigned territory
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
  • Minimum of 7 years educational/sales/account management experience, including at least 3 years in account management; leadership experience preferred
  • Proven ability to take on additional projects, above and beyond the standard responsibilities of an Account Manager
  • History of providing leadership to other team members by sharing expertise and best practices
  • Track record of proactively identifying areas for improvement and sharing strategies and ideas with manager and team
  • Demonstrated performance of consistently meeting or exceeding revenue/retention goals, with an understanding of value drivers in achieving successful renewal conversion
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong empathy for customers AND passion for revenue and growth
  • A collaborative and motivating leader
  • Strong organizational skills and problem-solving/analysis ability
  • Analytical and process-oriented mindset
  • Passionate about bringing technology into the classroom