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    Account Manager, AMER (Remote)

    Customer.io

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    Remote

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    SaaS

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    About this role

    About Customer.io

    Over 9,000 companies, from scrappy startups to global brands use our platform to send billions of emails, push notifications, in-app messages, and SMS every day. Customer.io powers automated communication that people actually want to receive. We help teams send smarter, more relevant messages using real-time behavioral data.

    About the role

    Hi, I’m Tijani Jackson, Manager of Account Management at Customer.io, and I’m looking for an Account Manager to join our North America’s Team. This is a revenue ownership role - you’ll manage a portfolio of mid-market and enterprise accounts, driving renewals, identifying expansion opportunities, and building the kind of relationships that make customers want to grow with us.

    You’ll be part of a tight-knit team and a key commercial voice for the accounts you own.

    This role is open to candidates based in the US or Canada only.

    What we value

    Commercial ownership: you treat your book of business like it’s yours, because it is.

    You spot opportunities and challenges early, bring thoughtful recommendations to your manager, and take accountability for results Forecasting discipline and data-driven decision-making, not gut feel Multi-threaded relationships — you build trust across the org, not just with one champion Expansion through value, not feature gates or mechanical levers Close partnership with Customer Success — you see CS as a collaborator, not a handoff

    What you’ll do

    Own the full commercial strategy for a portfolio of mid-market and enterprise accounts — renewals, expansion, and churn mitigation Drive growth by helping customers adopt Customer.io more strategically, identifying new use cases and articulating ROI clearly Forecast renewal and expansion pipeline accurately with a clear, repeatable methodology, maintaining strong CRM hygiene and reliable pipeline data Proactive pipeline generation and multi-threaded relationships - you actively uncover growth opportunities

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    Enterprise

    6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Account Management·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Manager

    Executive business reviews1–2/month per account
    Strategic planning2–3/week
    Renewal proposals2–3/month

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    sales
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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

    Template question
    Research Customer.io's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Sales leadership roles require balancing individual contributor revenue with team performance management.

    SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.

    Remote positions in sales offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and proactive communication with distributed teams.

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