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Account Manager

MSP account managers own client relationships after the sale. They run QBRs, identify upsell opportunities, manage renewals, and act as the client's advocate inside the MSP. Success is measured by net revenue retention.

Day-to-day

Responsibilities

Own a book of 20–40 SMB accounts, serving as the primary business point of contact

Conduct quarterly business reviews and present technology roadmaps from the vCIO team

Identify expansion opportunities (new services, additional seats, project work) within existing accounts

Manage contract renewals and negotiate annual rate adjustments

Coordinate with the service manager on escalated client issues

Track account health metrics and flag at-risk clients to leadership

What you need

Requirements

2–4 years in an account management, customer success, or inside sales role — MSP experience strongly preferred

Proven track record of managing renewals and hitting NRR targets

Comfortable presenting to business owners and C-suite stakeholders

Experience with CRM platforms (HubSpot, Salesforce) and MSP PSAs

Strong organisational skills for managing a large book of business

Ability to translate technical concepts into business language

Compensation

Typical salary range: $55,000 – $85,000 + commission

Ranges based on aggregated MSP operator data. Actual compensation depends on location, company size, and level of experience.