Location: NYC or Remote Founded in 2018 and based in NYC, The Block is the leading research, analysis, and news brand in the digital asset space. The Block’s team is spread across 7 timezones, covering the global cryptocurrency space 24/7.
The Block delivers deep insight into how the emerging digital assets sector interacts with traditional finance, technology, governments, and markets. We reach hundreds of thousands of technologists, financial market participants, Fortune 500 professionals, global service providers, policymakers, and more through our main website, dedicated Research Portal, podcast, and events.
We are currently seeking a Senior Account Manager to join our rapidly growing Revenue team. This role is a commercial position focused on renewing B2B client membership agreements, growing The Blockâs existing client revenue footprint, and maintaining healthy client relationships. This person is responsible for managing some of The Blockâs largest and most influential relationships, and will be evaluated on her or his ability to grow these accounts. This individual will be responsible for sharing regular feedback on processes and content, as well as being a voice of the client during strategy and planning sessions.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for our largest and most strategic clients, which span across all sectors in the financial services industry
Take commercial ownership over a targeted pool of accounts and deliver expected renewal and substantial upsell targets in a explosive-growth marketWork closely with the client and The Blockâs research team to deliver on bespoke and custom projects
Entrench themselves in the client environment, understanding their business processes and internal structure, so as to uncover new sales opportunities
Tightly manage client evaluations and run complex sales cycles
Manage certain operational aspects of the team that contribute to revenue outcomes and account management team performance
Foster strong partnerships with our clients through regular executive updates, uncovering organization needs, and delivering on an exceptional service experience
Work closely with internal department and organizational leadership to develop new products and offerings to our largest clients
Cultivate positive relationships through a consultative process involving virtual meetings and presentations to decision makers within the financial services industry
Represent The Block brand on client presentations and at events in a positive, substantive and enthusiastic manner
Qualifications
6+ years of account management experienceClear track record of meeting and exceeding commercial metrics, including renewal rates and aggressive upsell targets
Experience managing a strategic sale, including selling unbudgeted solutions to multiple executives and decision-makers and creating value in a competitive environment
An interest in the evolving crypto and digital assets industry
Ability to quickly build relationships with senior level professionals and work well under pressure
Propensity to ask probing questions to match the clientâs challenges with The Blockâs services
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Effective problem solving and time management
Adaptable to changing startup environment
Collaborative spirit and results-oriented
Hit individual goals while staying invested in the teamâs larger revenue success
Experience selling or renewing a SaaS Technology or Consulting services
The Block is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
