Own and grow an assigned installed customer base by driving expansion ARR and net revenue retention through upsell/cross-sell, renewal leadership, and structured, high-volume engagement using automation and CRM. Execute shorter sales cycles, build account plans for product adoption and wallet-share growth, maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline in CRM, and coordinate cross-functional teams while transitioning higher-complexity accounts as needed.
At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you'll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate.
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This role is responsible for owning and growing an assigned installed customer base by driving expansion annual recurring revenue (ARR) and durable net revenue retention (NRR) within lower-complexity, higher-volume accounts. This role maximizes customer lifetime value through structured expansion selling, renewal leadership, and disciplined commercial execution, while leveraging digital and workflow-enabled engagement models rather than traditional high-touch service ownership.
What you'll do
- Own and deliver expansion ARR and renewal outcomes within assigned accounts.
- Identify, qualify, and close upsell and cross-sell opportunities aligned to customer value and portfolio fit.
- Lead renewal strategy and execution, ensuring retention and appropriate pricing discipline.
- Manage a high-volume install base using structured outreach, automation tools, and defined engagement cadences.
- Execute shorter sales cycles across transactional to moderate complexity opportunities.
- Build account plans focused on wallet-share growth and product adoption.
- Maintain accurate forecasting and CRM documentation for expansion and renewal pipeline.
- Coordinate cross-functional engagement with CX, Product, and Solutions teams while retaining commercial ownership.
- Transition accounts requiring higher complexity handling to appropriate segment leaders when applicable.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to support business needs.
What you'll bring
- 2-3 years in related role or experience.
- Actual experience may vary depending on role complexity, geography, and internal development opportunities or a comparable mix of training, education, and experience.
- Experience in account management, commercial growth, or expansion-focused sales roles.
- Demonstrated ability to manage recurring revenue relationships.
- Strong discovery and value articulation skills.
- Experience using CRM systems and structured sales methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Experience managing high-volume account portfolios.
- Experience in subscription-based or recurring revenue environments.
Cision is the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions. We equip PR and corporate communications, marketing, and social media professionals with the tools they need to excel in today's data driven world. Our deep expertise, exclusive data partnerships, and award-winning products, including CisionOne, Brandwatch, and PR Newswire, enable over 75,000 companies and organizations, including 84% of the Fortune 500, to see and be seen, understand and be understood by the audiences that matter most to them.
Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge and named a “Top Diversity Employer” for 2021 by DiversityJobs.com.
Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected statuses.
Cision is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Cision will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected]
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The OTE range for this role is $78,000.00 - $82,000.00
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