Lead - Account Manager at Freshworks

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SaaS, Account Management, Customer Success, Sales Process, Consultative Approach, Communication, Relationship Building, Presentation Skills, CRM, CX, EX, ITSM, Collaboration, Adaptability, Curiosity, Value Creation

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description Company Description Many teams struggle with technology that slows them down. Freshworks uncomplicates work with simple, powerful, and intuitive solutions trusted by 72,000+ organizations, including Bridgestone, Sony Music, and S&P Global, to create exceptional customer (CX) and employee (EX) experiences. With more than 4,500 colleagues worldwide, we’re showing that enterprise software can be easy to use, quick to deliver value, and built for people. At Freshworks, you’ll be part of a global team that values collaboration, curiosity, and impact. Together, we’ll create growth: for our customers, our company, and for you. Job Description As a Lead Account Manager, you’ll work with some of our most valued customers, helping them grow with Freshworks while building long-term, trusted partnerships. What you’ll do: - Engage, discover & drive results: Grow key accounts through upsell, cross-sell, and renewals, consistently surpassing revenue goals while delivering meaningful impact for customers. - Articulate Value: Build trust with executives by addressing critical challenges and positioning Freshworks as a partner that drives measurable business results. - Execute the Sales Process: Lead complex sales cycles end-to-end, securing strategic wins and fostering long-term partnerships. - Learn & collaborate: Champion collaboration across teams to uncover opportunities, strengthen retention, and expand customer success. - Hunt & Prospect: Build a strong, future-ready pipeline with accurate forecasting and consistent execution. Travel, as required, to connect in person, foster relationships, and represent Freshworks with purpose. Qualifications - Experience that counts: 5+ years of experience in SaaS or solution-based sales, account management, or customer-facing roles with track record of success in an aligned territory. - Strategic mindset: Curiosity, collaboration adaptability: you’re open to learning and comfortable navigating change. - Consultative approach: experience working with enterprise customers, including senior leaders, exceeding goals, with a focus on long-term value creation. - Strong communicator: you are a relationship builder, with great presentation skills. You listen deeply, ask thoughtful questions, and connect product capabilities to business needs. - Domain knowledge: exposure to CRM, EX, CX, or ITSM solutions is a plus. Additional Information At Freshworks, we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion, welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees, communities, and business. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.

Responsibilities

As a Lead Account Manager, you will engage with key accounts to drive growth through upselling, cross-selling, and renewals. You will build long-term partnerships by articulating value and executing complex sales processes.