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Account Manager - SMB

Bengaluru, India
Full-Time

At LinkedIn, we trust each other to do our best work where it works best for us and our teams. This role offers a hybrid work option, meaning you can both work from home and commute to a LinkedIn office, depending on what’s best for you and when it is important for your team to be together.

We are looking for a Talent Solutions Account Manager to join our team in managing client relationships as a trusted advisor and bringing value to our customers as well as look for upsell/cross sell opportunities. You will strategically approach target companies and personas, identify the best solution options and sell corporate solutions for recruitment & Learning. Although you strive to meet and exceed quota, you will always act as the clients’ internal advocate and in the best interest of the clients. 

Responsibilities:  

  • Effectively execute a high volume of contract renewals that maximize value, while protecting and developing the customer relationship.
  • Own, drive and manage a series of touch points with your customers, throughout the life of their contract, to ensure consistent engagement & education on LinkedIn’s evolving solutions.
  • Identify customers’ business objectives, uncover roadblocks, and multithread to establish a strategic partnership · Cross-sell LinkedIn’s portfolio of Talent & Learning Solutions, aligned with the business goals & outcomes of your customer.
  • Accurately maintain a quarterly forecast of renewals in your territory
  • Develop and execute a strategic plan for the territory and document and distribute competitive information. 
  • Leverage peers & manager to help problem-solve, ramp-up, & close deals. Effectively utilize sales processes and tools  
  • Invest in colleagues and give coaching and advice when you see an opportunity for improvement.
  • Listen to the needs of the market and share insights with product and marketing team. 
  • Be proactive about solving problems even if it’s outside of your area and be ready to take on additional initiatives and responsibilities as they emerge. 

Basic Qualifications: 

  • 2+ years of experience in sales or account management OR 4+ years of experience in a client facing role

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint) 
  • Experience with recruiting/HR software, SaaS opportunities and Salesforce.com 
  • Strong understanding of the talent acquisition/staffing agency industry 
  • Solid negotiation skills that allow for value-based contract negotiations at the senior level 
  • Excellent communication and project, time and customer management skills 
  • Demonstrated ability to find, manage and close Enterprise businesses in an evangelistic sale environment.

Suggested Skills:

  • Consultative selling
  • Value-based selling
  • Leading with data and insights
  • Customer-centric approach
  • Negotiation

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