Mid-Market Customer Relationship Manager

Redefine the future of customer experiences. One conversation at a time.

We’re changing the game with a first-of-its-kind, conversation-centric platform that unifies team collaboration and customer experience in one place. Powered by AI, built by amazing humans.

Our culture is forward-thinking, customer-obsessed and built on an unwavering belief that connection fuels business and life; connections to our customers with our signature Amazing Service®, our products and services, and most importantly, each other. Since 2008, 100,000+ companies and 1M+ users rely on Nextiva for customer and team communication.

If you’re ready to collaborate and create with amazing people, let your personality shine and be on the frontlines of helping businesses deliver amazing experiences, you’re in the right place. 

Build Amazing - Deliver Amazing - Live Amazing - Be Amazing

Serves as the primary post-sale point of contact for clients/customers. Uses in-depth knowledge of client industry and/or business processes, deep knowledge of the product being sold and technical expertise to drive and increase adoption and utilization of company products. Demonstrates product features beyond central functionality to help the customer achieve specific business results and maximum value from the product(s). May recommend specific solutions to achieve customer’s desired result. Holds direct responsibility for identifying opportunities and closing additional revenue from assigned clients, including upselling and cross-selling of related products; accountable for client renewal and retention results. Ensures best practices are adopted for product use. May handle escalations and coordinate across functional areas of the company, including Marketing, Sales, Professional Services, Engineering, Finance, Training, and/or Support. May or may not be on a sales incentive plan that is based on individual and/or team sales results (e.g., revenue, bookings, unit sales). This is an individual contributor role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain monthly recurring revenue for our most valued customers by employing proven strategies which drive product adoption
• Single point of contact for service activities and ensuring consistent and prompt communication
• Serving as an escalation point for issues impacting customer satisfaction and success and working with internal teams to drive resolution
• Driving portfolio growth through cross sell/upsell and contract re-terms
• Quarterback internal and external initiatives through strategic account plans, customer business reviews and cross-functional partnerships with sales, support, professional services, product management and other teams
• Developing and maintaining long term relationships from the C-suite level down to achieve customer satisfaction
• Analyze health metrics and provide leadership and/or execution of adoption and retention plays through both internal and external resources
• Effectively employ multi-channel communication strategies that organically via stakeholder consultations and proactively addressing renewal risk
• Represent the voice of the customer within Nextiva, serving as the customer advocate cross-functionally and closing the loop with the customer with result

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years direct and verifiable account management experience
• Proven track record of success with a verifiable history of exceeding growth and customer satisfaction goals
• Driven by personal, team and company achievement with a commitment to excellence
• Possess that rare blend of technical expertise and sales acumen wrapped in a strong customer-centric mentality
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and dot-connecting skills with the ability to develop quick, accurate situational awareness
• Solution-oriented mindset to understand and solve complex customer issues
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal – with understanding of situational best practices
• Excellent presentation skills – from small to large audiences
• Ability to lead, manage or influence both internal Nextiva resources as well as customer resources to achieve successful outcomes
• Experience in Video, Contact Center or Web Collaboration desired
• BS or equivalent education and relevant experience

Competencies: Oral/Written Communication, Strategic Perspective, Skilled Negotiation, Diagnostic Information Gathering, and Analytical Thinking

Nextiva Core Competencies / DNA:

• Drives Results:  The successful candidate will be action oriented, with a passion for solving problems.  They will bring clarity and simplicity to ambiguous situations.  This individual will challenge the status quo; asking what we can do differently and finding ways to create and build more success.  They are a change agent, prepared to lead and drive changes as we transform. 
• Critical Thinker:  The successful candidate is fact based and data driven, able to understand and articulate the “why,” identifying key drivers and learning from the past.  They are forward-thinking, anticipating problems before they arise.  They’ll recommend and action well thought out solutions, understanding the risks and dependencies. 
• Right Attitude:  The successful candidate will be team-oriented, collaborative and competitive with a winning mindset; they’re resilient and able to easily bounce back from setbacks.  They will be able to zoom in / out, willing to be hands-on to help solve important problems while being a motivating figure for the team along the way.  They will embrace a culture of service and learning with a focus on caring, supporting and respecting our customers and team members.

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Our Total Rewards offerings are designed to allow Nexties to take care of themselves and their families so they can be their best, in and out of the office. 

Our compensation packages are tailored to each role and candidate's qualifications. We consider a wide range of factors, including skills, experience, training, and certifications, when determining compensation. We aim to offer competitive salaries or wages that reflect the value you bring to our team. Depending on the position, compensation may include base salary and/or hourly wages, incentives, or bonuses. 

The expected hiring range is $75,000 - $111,000, including annualized base salary and annualized target sales incentive. Some sales roles are paid hourly with overtime eligibility. A different level in the job hierarchy may apply to a specific candidate, resulting in a different hiring range. 

• Health 🍏 - Multiple health plan options to suit your needs, including medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine coverage 
• Insurance 💼 - Life, disability, and supplemental indemnity plans 
• Work-Life Balance ⚖️ - Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried employees, PTO for hourly employees, Paid Sick Time (PST), paid parental bonding leave, and paid holidays 
• Financial Security 💰 -  401(k) with company match, Health Savings Accounts with company contributions, Dependent Care FSA 
• Wellness 🤸‍ - Employee Assistance Program and comprehensive wellness initiatives 
• Growth 🌱 - Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities and career advancement 

At Nextiva, we're committed to supporting our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth. Join us and build a rewarding career! 

Established in 2008 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Nextiva secured $200M from Goldman Sachs in late 2021, valuing the company at $2.7B.To check out what’s going on at Nextiva, check us out on Instagram, Instagram (MX), YouTube, LinkedIn, and the Nextiva blog. 

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