Senior Account Manager (Expat)

VSOL is a digital enabler with a mission to help public and private organizations evolve their businesses through data and technology. We provide an end-to-end service from consulting to execution that drives the growth and innovation of our clients. As VSOL is in a phase of rapid expansion, we offer a dynamic, creative environment that accelerates your personal and professional development. We are looking for talented individuals eager to develop in international markets while contributing to the company’s future in a constructive and supportive manner

VSOL is seeking a driven and customer-minded professional with a proven track record in the management and growth of large account (>$5M) to take the role of Senior Account Manager for the company’s largest customer. This position reports to Chief of Growth (L1).

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary relationship owner for a strategic client account with responsibility for customer satisfaction, profitability and growth.
  • Focus on ensuring VSOL consistently deliver superior customer service, operational excellence and strategic insight, consolidating VSOL’s position as the partner of choice
  • Act as the customer’s “voice” within the VSOL organization ensuring that the client derives maximum value from our services.
  • Review and approves implementation and deployment plans developed by PMs and SAs, facilitating cooperation with client to fulfill key requirements.
  • Work closely with clients to gain visibility and co-develop a clear roadmap based on the customer’s strategy and business priorities
  • Develop and present to COG and BoD Account strategy and annual Account Plan.
  • Develop and present reliable revenues and cashflow forecasts to COG and Head of Finance.
  • Prepare and deliver effective client presentations, including stakeholders at all levels of the organization up to C-Suite.
  • Deliver monthly and quarterly status and results presentations to internal and external teams.
  • Identify new opportunities from within existing account, partnering with the Business Development team to drive generation of incremental profitable business from the Account. increasing revenue.
  • Ensure a deep enough understanding of clients’ business and political situation to head off potential issues before they become problems.
  • Play an integral role in new business pitches
  • Operate as the lead point of contact for all critical matters specific to the customers and resulting escalations, if any.
  • Develop a trusted advisory relationship with senior customer stakeholders and executive sponsors
  • Proactively assess, clarify, and validate customer needs on an ongoing basis and document as leads for qualification.
  • Work cross-functionally with Business Development, Engineering, PMO, Operations, Marketing, and Finance team to ensure customer satisfaction and account growth and profitability.
  • Work closely with Associate Account Managers on day-to-day operational processes including demand management, invoicing, troubleshooting, etc.
  • Manage customer activity with CRM tools for maximum efficiency and visibility, with carefully executed follow-up to closure on open issues.
  • Effectively participate to Sales governance process providing all required supporting documentation on a timely basis.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Sales/Marketing, Technology, IT or related field.
  • 7+ years experience in Customer Success and/or Account Management for Technology service providers, experience working for International players and/or managing Government entities in GCC region would represent a plus.
  • Dynamic and emphatic personality able to effectively engage and influence a variety of audiences at all levels of a business
  • Confident communication in English and Arabic (written and oral) and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all levels of internal and external organizations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to persuade, influence, negotiate and make formal presentations in meetings and training environments.
  • Business acumen, sound decision making, analytical and organizational skills in a fast paced environment; a consultative approach to managing complex client relationships
  • Project and program management experience; knowledge of key concepts including Agile, Waterfall and RAD.
  • Working knowledge and experience with contracts and contract negotiations
  • Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, balancing client deliverables on multiple projects as well as internal obligations
  • Passion about business and dissatisfaction with status quo – always thinking of ways to improve/grow assigned clients
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and remain motivated
  • Highest professional and ethical standards, including honesty and transparency
  • Ability to act as and be seen as a team player, always putting the best interests of the group and of the company first.

Why you’ll love working here:

  • Working in start-up environment, English-speaking, with opportunity to be part of innovation team and global projects
  • Onsite opportunities in UAE (United Arab Emirates) and KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
  • 13th-month salary bonus
  • Premium Health insurance for employees and family members (depending on level), Annual Health Check, Government Insurance in probation
  • 14++ days of Annual leave and 5 days of Outing leave
  • Lunch allowance and free parking
  • Taxi & phone allowance (depending on level)

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