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SaaS
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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
Typical Day — Account Manager
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
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.
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