Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 23, 2026. Keyloop scores A on the Alion truth index.
Purpose of the role
We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Account Manager to join our growing team. In this role, you will own and develop key client relationships across a defined portfolio of top Canadian automotive retail accounts. You’ll sit at the heart of a cross-functional “pod” that includes sales, professional services, and customer success - acting as the strategic lead and advocate for your customers.
You will be responsible for ensuring the retention and growth of your accounts, building long-term partnerships, driving client satisfaction, and identifying opportunities for expansion within your portfolio.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Own the Relationship: Serve as the primary point of contact for a defined portfolio of clients, building trusted advisor relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Drive Retention and Growth: Lead initiatives to retain clients and expand revenue opportunities with the sales executive on the accounts through upsell and cross-sell strategies.
- Lead the Pod: Coordinate cross-functional teams (sales, professional services, customer success) to deliver cohesive account strategies and ensure aligned execution.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and maintain strategic account plans, identifying client goals, risks, opportunities, and business outcomes.
- Customer Advocacy: Represent the voice of the customer internally, ensuring that product development, support, and service delivery align with client needs.
- Performance Monitoring: Track account health and performance, using data and insights to proactively address challenges and improve both adoption and satisfaction.
Skills/Knowledge & Experience
- At least 4 years of hands-on experience managing client accounts, with a focus on customer success and business growth.
- Proven experience in account management, preferably within the SaaS or software sector.
- Strong understanding of SaaS business models and customer lifecycle management, experience in automotive retail is a bonus!
- Familiarity with sales methodologies such as solution selling or consultative selling.
- Knowledge of customer success best practices and account retention strategies.
- Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, with a consultative and customer-centric approach.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholder relationships across complex environments.
- Comfortable with commercial discussions, contract negotiations, and revenue accountability.
- Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset and the ability to translate business needs into actionable solutions.
- Willingness to travel as needed across the region

