Manager, Account Management id-9254

About the position

Fastly is passionate about helping our customers succeed. If you are a good communicator who enjoys developing processes and people, creating relationships and solving problems, we want you. The Manager, Account Management is responsible for providing effective leadership to a segment of the Account Management team to ensure optimal customer growth and retention through positive and dedicated engagement of Fastly's client base. Overseeing Fastly's customers, this person is responsible for driving high value activities (through the team of AMs) across the entire customer life cycle including onboarding, implementation and execution. Key activities include management and development of external executive relationships, accountability to data integrity and performance results, and monitoring resources available to provide appropriate responses to client business needs and system support issues.

Responsibilities

Requirements

  • A minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience leading people associated with management of client relationships and / or Sales preferred
  • Demonstrated experience and success in handling client relationships either on a primary or secondary basis
  • Success as a relationship builder and collaborator with amazing verbal and written communication skills
  • A good understanding of the CDN space is preferred, but not necessary. Tech savvy, and the ability 'talk the talk' about web-based technologies
  • Proficiency in the use of related software and computer tools
  • Ability to travel (10%+) to meet clients in order to support Quarterly Business Reviews and on site efforts to ensure client adoption and use of Fastly platform
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to motivate and challenge an account management team
  • Exceptional listening and interpersonal skills with a high degree of approachability. Must possess the ability to work seamlessly in a team oriented environment
  • Driven and passionate about leading, mentoring and developing teams
  • Collaborative and results-oriented in a way that drives change and results across multiple departments with the customer experience always in mind
  • Demonstrated expertise in retention strategies, techniques, processes and measurements preferred

Nice-to-haves

  • BS/BA degree desired; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in an Account Management or Sales role

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Family planning, mental health support along with Employee Assistance Program
  • Insurance (Life, Disability, and Accident)
  • Flexible Vacation policy and up to 18 days of accrued paid sick leave
  • 401(k) (including company match)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • 11 paid local holidays
  • 11 paid company wellness days.
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